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Lubbock, TX vs Hickory, NC

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Highlights
- Hickory has 124.9% more rainy days than Lubbock.
- Hickory has 20.5% less Sunny Days than Lubbock.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Hickory scores 5.0% worse than Lubbock
 Lubbock, TXHickory, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4538
 Snowfall7  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny264  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index5.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11482443
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 Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 4 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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