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Des Moines, IA vs Johnston, IA

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 Des Moines, IAJohnston, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock35.938.1
 Snowfall32.9  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days107.6109106.2
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock85.785.8
 Avg. Jan. Low12.5  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.8738302443
Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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Reviews for Johnston    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Strong National Guard presence and very family-friendly. The library is the best one that I've ever visited. We moved here for the Army two years ago and will be leaving  More

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Over 16 years ago

Everyone here is rich. Really, really,  More

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