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Watertown, SD vs Ankeny, IA

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- Ankeny has 52.8% more rainy days than Watertown.
- Ankeny has 2.4% less Sunny Days than Watertown.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ankeny scores 4.5% better than Watertown
 Watertown, SDAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall38  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny209  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low2  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9942443
Reviews for Watertown    5 Reviews

Let me start by saying that I've lived all over the US and spent 3 years in Watertown. On the positive side, Watertown has a lot to offer for a town of 22,000 people.   More

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Many lakes with in driving distances and many public hunting areas but if your looking for the night life its not here this is a small town  More

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Watertown in general has alot of old people, if your in Downtown and watch cars go by it seems as though every other car has a elderly person in it. But apart from all  More

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Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 17 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 17 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 18 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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