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Mason City, IA vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd has 25.1% less rainy days than Mason City.
- Brainerd has 4.3% more Sunny Days than Mason City.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brainerd scores 4.5% worse than Mason City
 Mason City, IABrainerd, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall39  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny188  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low6  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12172443
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 13 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 14 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 Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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No comment since you  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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