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Independence, KS vs Lubbock, TX

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- Lubbock has 54.6% less rainy days than Independence.
- Lubbock has 15.8% more Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lubbock scores 12.7% better than Independence
 Independence, KSLubbock, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall12  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock60106
 Sunny228  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32022443
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 Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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