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Star, ID vs Rapid City, SD

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- Rapid City has 52.9% more rainy days than Star.
- Rapid City has 7.6% more Sunny Days than Star.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rapid City scores 4.1% worse than Star
 Star, IDRapid City, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall10  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock85106
 Sunny210  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32412443
Reviews for Star    1 Reviews

I lived here for six months. I love this place. A perfect blend of rural and city. I have a 8-12 mile drive for most things, but anything and every this is here.   More

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Reviews for Rapid City    31 Reviews

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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