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Independence, MO vs Sioux City, IA

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- Sioux City has 31.9% less rainy days than Independence.
- Sioux City has 3.2% less Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sioux City scores 2.8% worse than Independence
 Independence, MOSioux City, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3038
 Snowfall14  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock84106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12012443
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 Sioux City    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve been here only 4 months and I’m still shocked at how people behave. Not friendly, rude. Can’t tell you how many businesses I’ve been in to where the reception staff  More

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Climate in winter ranges from 10-15 degrees to 85+ in the summer 7% sale tax population @75,000, economy ok  More

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Over 14 years ago

Sioux City is an amazing place. Low crime rate, Great Schools, Great People, Most People are friendly and Polite. Just an overall great place to live!!!!!!!!!!!   More

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