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Jackson, MS vs Lafayette, LA

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Highlights
- Lafayette has 14.1% more rainy days than Jackson.
- Lafayette has 2.8% more Sunny Days than Jackson.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lafayette scores 4.2% worse than Jackson
 Jackson, MSLafayette, LAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock6238
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9186
 Avg. Jan. Low35  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index5.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock362443
Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 7 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 7 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    37 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I should add this to my previous review. Lafayette was ranked "Happiest City in the US" by USA Today magazine and "Tastiest Town" by Southern  More

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I’m from Florida but I’ve lived in the Lafayette area for thirty-five years. I’ve never known nicer people. It’s true that non-Cajuns can never integrate entirely with  More

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What are the hottest neighborhoods to buy/live in right now? I'm from out of  More

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