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Grand Rapids, MN vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd has 6.4% less rainy days than Grand Rapids.
- Brainerd has 8.9% more Sunny Days than Grand Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brainerd scores 3.3% better than Grand Rapids
 Grand Rapids, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall45  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny180  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low-4  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12172443
Reviews for Grand Rapids    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Grand Rapids my entire life. (43 years) I always feel safe here. We don't lock our house when we leave during the day. We only lock it at night. My  More

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Grand Rapids is my hometown being born here in 1961. Here's the long and short of it. I love it in the summer. I hate the winter. Winters are long, gray and hard.   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 14 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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