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Springfield, IL vs Lincoln, IL

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Highlights
- Lincoln has 0.3% less rainy days than Springfield.
- Lincoln has 1.5% more Sunny Days than Springfield.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lincoln scores 0.0% worse than Springfield
 Springfield, ILLincoln, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock104106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5812443
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 Lincoln    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Lincoln is a great place to live. It is centrally located on two interstates between Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Springfield, and Decatur. It has low crime, many  More

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This is a terrible place to raise a family. The culture of the community corrupts everyone and many people have had their lives ruined by moving  More

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