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Independence, KS vs Dodge City, KS

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Highlights
- Dodge City has 50.3% less rainy days than Independence.
- Dodge City has 3.9% more Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Dodge City scores 5.6% better than Independence
 Independence, KSDodge City, KSUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2238
 Snowfall12  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock65106
 Sunny228  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9386
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock24932443
Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews

Over 20 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 20 years ago

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

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Over 20 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 Dodge City    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

We went to Dodge City on a job interview and liked the place until we got down to talking with the realtor. I don't know where they came up with the median housing cost,  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Extremely low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live 4. Old Western town atmosphere Cons: 1. Very poor school  More

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