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Lafayette, IN vs Alton, IL

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- Alton has 10.0% more rainy days than Lafayette.
- Alton has 7.0% more Sunny Days than Lafayette.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alton scores 2.9% better than Lafayette
 Lafayette, INAlton, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall19  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock104106
 Sunny187  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4952443
Reviews for Lafayette    16 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I have lived here for 12 years and in a smaller town 20 miles away for over 35 years and like the people. But crime is on the rise, more arrests lately related to people  More

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Over 13 years ago

Lafayette still has a small town atmosphere. It is a wonderful place to raise children. There is a strong sense of community. Unfotunately in recent years Lafayette has  More

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I can say I have lived in Lafayette Indiana for 25 years. I'll say that home is home...but I would honestly say in less your a college student at Purdue, I would never  More

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Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 10 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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