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Farmington, NM vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd has 174.0% more rainy days than Farmington.
- Brainerd has 26.9% less Sunny Days than Farmington.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brainerd scores 16.0% worse than Farmington
 Farmington, NMBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall13  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny268  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12172443
Reviews for Farmington    24 Reviews

The worst place I have ever lived. It is dirty, crime ridden, uneducated and good luck getting good medical care. San Juan anything sucks. Unfriendly, ugly, dusty,  More

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Over 8 years ago

No social life, limited resources, dirty roads with potholes, unclean people, litter, no recreational resources of any value. Employment opportunities don't exist, lack  More

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World class fly fishing (San Juan shuffle!), nearby colorado skiing, and perhaps one of the best climates in the continental US (average western summer with mild winter,  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 15 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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