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Independence, MO vs Springfield, IL

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Highlights
- Springfield has 11.3% less rainy days than Independence.
- Springfield has 9.7% less Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Springfield scores 0.0% worse than Independence
 Independence, MOSpringfield, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall14  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock103106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6002443
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 Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 4 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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