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Independence, MO vs Lubbock, TX

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- Lubbock has 53.6% less rainy days than Independence.
- Lubbock has 21.7% more Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lubbock scores 11.1% better than Independence
 Independence, MOLubbock, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall14  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock60106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32022443
Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Over 12 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Over 13 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  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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