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Independence, KS vs Carthage, MO

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Highlights
- Carthage has 3.4% more rainy days than Independence.
- Carthage has 5.3% less Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Carthage scores 2.8% better than Independence
 Independence, KSCarthage, MOUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall12  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock89106
 Sunny228  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10042443
Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Over 19 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Over 19 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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Reviews for Carthage    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Last year my wife and I moved to Carthage from the Pacific Northwest. Even before we purchased our home, the people of Carthage welcomed us in the spirit of  More

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