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Derby, KS vs Great Bend, KS

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Highlights
- Great Bend has 22.1% less rainy days than Derby.
- Great Bend has 4.4% more Sunny Days than Derby.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Great Bend scores 2.8% better than Derby
 Derby, KSGreat Bend, KSUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2738
 Snowfall13  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock63106
 Sunny227  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9386
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock18502443
Reviews for Derby    3 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I remember growing up here in the early '80s. I recently visited and the place is still beautiful and larger now with more to see and do. I have already decided to  More

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Over 19 years ago

The Derby parks and recreation department is the best in the plains states. Some of the best water sports, baseball, football, soccer, Adult recreation is good as well.  More

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Over 19 years ago

The climate in Derby (suburb of Wichita, KS) is moderate to warm. Winters are rearly very cold. Zero degrees only at night we have lived here 11 years and only seen 0  More

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Reviews for Great Bend    4 Reviews

I've lived in Great Bend my entire life. Most small towns struggle with new businesses and industry. But life is what you make it. We have excellent schools and a low  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have lived here most of my life and have seen many opportunities for Bussiness Growth to help the economy and in 40+ years have not seen much if any growth to boost  More

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Over 17 years ago

Great Bend's economy is failing. There are no jobs and nothing new coming to town. This town is shrinking. The small town cost of living is great, but only if you can  More

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