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Colby, KS vs Elgin, IL

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 Colby, KSElgin, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock37.938.1
 Snowfall25.8  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days67.4120.5106.2
 Sunny258  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock84.685.8
 Avg. Jan. Low14.7  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.31597452443
Reviews for Colby    2 Reviews

There is nothing to do here but go bowling. They just built a swim park which is great for the kids in the summer. It's a very very quiet and safe town, but if you  More

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Over 19 years ago

My father in law loved traveling. At the time of his death, he had seen most of the world. I once asked him why, when he could have chosen anywhere in the world to live,  More

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Reviews for Elgin    9 Reviews

When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot  More

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Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this  More

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