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West Des Moines, IA vs Alliance, NE

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 West Des Moines, IAAlliance, NEUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock15.838.1
 Snowfall34.1  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days109.265.8106.2
 Sunny200  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock88.485.8
 Avg. Jan. Low12.6  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.82739662443
Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 16 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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Reviews for Alliance    10 Reviews

I have lived in Alliance for 3 years love the town . THE REALITY IS RELIABLE HEALTH CARE HAS TO BE FOUND OUT OF TOWN NEARST IS 50MIN DRIVE AWAY. IN 3 YEARS 3 DOCTORS  More

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The crime rate is high. I have never lived anywhere where there are so many suicides, murders and unexplained deaths. The meth is unbelievable. I have seen so many  More

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Over 12 years ago

Don't move here!! Even for the railroad it is not worth it.. If you have kids the school system is awful I have never in my life seen a school so messed up. Pregnancy  More

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