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Mason City, IA vs Buffalo Center, IA

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 Mason City, IABuffalo Center, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock32.838.1
 Snowfall39.1  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days101.689.3106.2
 Sunny188  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock82.385.8
 Avg. Jan. Low6.3  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.113211942443
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 Buffalo Center    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The cost of living here is not high. Property taxes are unbelievably low. Just about everything you would need is available right here in Buffalo Center. We have a  More

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