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Independence, MO vs Pigeon Forge, TN

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- Pigeon Forge has 10.9% more rainy days than Independence.
- Pigeon Forge has 5.1% less Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Pigeon Forge scores 2.8% better than Independence
 Independence, MOPigeon Forge, TNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4838
 Snowfall14  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock129106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10012443
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 11 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 12 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 Pigeon Forge    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Howdy to all in TN we are planning on moving to the Pigeon Forge area in the next year or so. We are looking for a 3 bd house, but was wondering what the cost of living  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Pigeon Forge, Tn. for 11 years. This is a great place to live. The beautiful Smoky Mountains National Park is just 5 miles away and Pigeon Forge is  More

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