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Akron, OH vs Brainerd, MN

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- Job Growth in Brainerd has been positive.
- Brainerd has 0.9% more unemployment than Akron.
- Brainerd job growth has increased by 3.3% in the past 10 years.

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 Akron, OHBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.9%6.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth26.2%42.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.4%-2.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.8%-2.5%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-4.0%0.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.1%3.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Over 3 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 13 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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ZIPS IN AKRON, OHIO
44312, 44310, 44313, 44305, 44306, 44320, 44314, 44301, 44311, 44303, 14 total
ZIPS IN BRAINERD, MINNESOTA
56401

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