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Springfield, IL vs Knoxville, TN

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- Knoxville has 31.0% more rainy days than Springfield.
- Knoxville has 4.1% more Sunny Days than Springfield.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Knoxville scores 2.8% better than Springfield
 Springfield, ILKnoxville, TNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5038
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock127106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9062443
Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 4 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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Reviews for Knoxville    122 Reviews

What’s not to like? Friendly folks, mountains, rivers, lakes, streams, trees, amazing southern cuisine. Minimal traffic, solid museums, kid friendly everything, great  More

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I lived in Knoxville for 3 years and still go there to see a doctor of mine until my treatment is over. You could not pay me to return to Knoxville now that I foster  More

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Over 4 years ago

This is my second residence in Knoxville and I'm loving my return after a 30 year absence. I love the city and county and the atmosphere surrounding them. What's not to  More

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