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DeKalb, IL vs Akron, OH

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Highlights
- Akron has 2.7% more rainy days than DeKalb.
- Akron has 15.9% less Sunny Days than DeKalb.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Akron scores 1.5% better than DeKalb
 DeKalb, ILAkron, OHUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock142106
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9612443
Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Over 4 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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