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Plainfield, IL vs Ankeny, IA

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 Plainfield, ILAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock35.938.1
 Snowfall29.4  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days124108.8106.2
 Sunny188  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock85.885.8
 Avg. Jan. Low16.1  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.6109942443
Reviews for Plainfield    13 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Plenty of housing in Plainfield, Joliet, IL area but norm on rent for a three bedroom house is around $2000.00  More

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Over 13 years ago

We transferred from the East Coast to Chicagoland and did not know where to live....We have kids and did NOT want the excess (read Drug Problems) in Naperville....Our  More

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Over 13 years ago

Plainfield is a good place to live, housing is descent, low crime.   More

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Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 19 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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