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Mason City, IA vs Florence, SC

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- Florence has 28.8% more rainy days than Mason City.
- Florence has 12.2% more Sunny Days than Mason City.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Florence scores 12.1% better than Mason City
 Mason City, IAFlorence, SCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4538
 Snowfall39  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny188  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low6  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1382443
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 Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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