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Mason City, IA vs Ames, IA

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 Mason City, IAAmes, IAUnited States
 Rainfall35.135.738.1
 Snowfall39.129.627.8
 Precipitation Days101.6108.7106.2
 Sunny188202205
 Avg. July High8284.185.8
 Avg. Jan. Low6.310.721.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.66.97
 UV Index3.83.84.3
 Elevation ft.11329482443

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Reviews for Mason City    8 Reviews

I am from the area originally and have lived several places. I recently moved back from Arizona. I moved back to help with my elderly parents. If I did not have  More

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Over 12 years ago

Where to begin?? Murder,arson,abductions,beastialty,gang killings,meth labs,pantie thiefs. High utility bills, no jobs, corrupt police, evil judges, minus 40 below wind  More

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Over 13 years ago

Unless you have a tie to Mason City, such as family, don't even consider this desolate town. The population is declining rapidly for a reason. You are on an island,  More

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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ZIPS IN MASON CITY, IOWA
50401
ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012

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