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Kingsport, TN vs Grand Rapids, MI

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Highlights
- Grand Rapids has 15.0% less rainy days than Kingsport.
- Grand Rapids has 22.2% less Sunny Days than Kingsport.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Grand Rapids scores 9.5% worse than Kingsport
 Kingsport, TNGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall9  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock129106
 Sunny203  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low25  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6402443
Reviews for Kingsport    22 Reviews

I retired and decided not to have Calif swallow up my retirement money. I like it here, but then, I have friends here. There are some lovely areas along Orebank Road and  More

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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Kingsport over 22 years. Beauty abounds around Kingsport, but it is an industrial town with all the odors and pollution that accompany such a town. This  More

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shary · 

When is the last time Kingsport got 9" of snow? This is ridiculous. The last time they did get a decent snowfall they didn't even get 9" and it was record setting so  More

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Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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