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Independence, KS vs Fort Scott, KS

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- Fort Scott has 2.0% more rainy days than Independence.
- Fort Scott has 7.9% less Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fort Scott scores 1.4% better than Independence
 Independence, KSFort Scott, KSUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4538
 Snowfall12  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock95106
 Sunny228  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8462443
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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