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Independence, KS vs Parsons, KS

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Highlights
- Parsons has 1.1% less rainy days than Independence.
- Parsons has 0.9% more Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Parsons scores 1.4% better than Independence
 Independence, KSParsons, KSUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4438
 Snowfall12  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock89106
 Sunny228  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9022443
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 Parsons    2 Reviews

I've lived here for 2+ years. I moved from California. At first I missed my home state. Over the course of the last few years, I've acquired an appreciation for this  More

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seasonal weather,cold,mild,hot.Humid at times. Very laid back and easy going living. Property tax is high for this type of community. We are retired and love the  More

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