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Normal, IL vs Crystal Lake, IL

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Highlights
- Crystal Lake has 6.9% less rainy days than Normal.
- Crystal Lake has 4.6% less Sunny Days than Normal.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Crystal Lake scores 2.9% worse than Normal
 Normal, ILCrystal Lake, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall22  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock114106
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9152443
Reviews for Normal    5 Reviews

While not a perfect town by any stretch of the imagination, I have lived in Normal my entire life and I have to say that there are FAR worse places one could live. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

I would like to know more about the quality of education at Illinois State  More

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With relatively low crime, good schools and excellent access to higher education, Normal is a great place to raise a family. The city is trying to update its city center  More

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Reviews for Crystal Lake    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Great area for recreational boating, fishing and biking. Great place to involve your kids as there are lots of opportunities' for football, baseball and dance. For  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have been living here for 12 years. It's a nice community with friendly people, but I hate the weather. It feels like winter is 6 months long with many overcast days,  More

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Over 12 years ago

A nice place to raise a family, but not a lot of diversity. We are looking to move from here and searching in the Colorado  More

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