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Lubbock, TX vs Great Bend, KS

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- Great Bend has 34.8% more rainy days than Lubbock.
- Great Bend has 10.2% less Sunny Days than Lubbock.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Great Bend scores 7.5% worse than Lubbock
 Lubbock, TXGreat Bend, KSUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2738
 Snowfall7  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock63106
 Sunny264  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9386
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index5.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock18502443
Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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Reviews for Great Bend    4 Reviews

I've lived in Great Bend my entire life. Most small towns struggle with new businesses and industry. But life is what you make it. We have excellent schools and a low  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have lived here most of my life and have seen many opportunities for Bussiness Growth to help the economy and in 40+ years have not seen much if any growth to boost  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great Bend's economy is failing. There are no jobs and nothing new coming to town. This town is shrinking. The small town cost of living is great, but only if you can  More

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