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Minot, ND vs Mason City, IA

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- Mason City has 98.3% more rainy days than Minot.
- Mason City has 7.8% less Sunny Days than Minot.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Mason City scores 3.1% better than Minot
 Minot, NDMason City, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3538
 Snowfall46  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock102106
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low2  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.67
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11322443
Reviews for Minot    8 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I moved here five years ago and within the first two weeks I had an 80 so'me year old lady give me the stink eye for holding door open for her and an 80 some year old  More

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Over 7 years ago

Been living here for 20 + yrs... Pros - Safe, decent schools, commute, low unemployment & nice summers. Cons - Cost of living, taxes (highest in the state),  More

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Over 7 years ago

An amazing place to raise children of all races, very safe and plenty to do. The only downside is the weather in the winter but I tell you the summers make up for  More

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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 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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