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Independence, KS vs Roswell, NM

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- Roswell has 67.3% less rainy days than Independence.
- Roswell has 22.4% more Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Roswell scores 11.3% better than Independence
 Independence, KSRoswell, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1538
 Snowfall12  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock55106
 Sunny228  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock35762443
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 Roswell    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 6 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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