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 Valentine, NEIndependence, KSUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock44.338.1
 Snowfall37.5  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days83.294.7106.2
 Sunny224  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock90.685.8
 Avg. Jan. Low10.9  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.25828042443
Reviews for Valentine    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

This whole area of Nebraska from here West is absolutely gorgeous. Here you can Canoe, horseback, log cabins, waterfalls, hiking, and in town several nice cafe's, and  More

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Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Over 19 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Over 19 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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