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Ames, IA vs Lake Mills, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lake Mills has been positive.
- Lake Mills has 1.4% less unemployment than Ames.
- Lake Mills job growth has increased by 13.1% in the past 10 years.

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 Ames, IALake Mills, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment2.7%4.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.0%28.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.8%-6.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%-6.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.2%-5.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.8%-13.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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Reviews for Lake Mills    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

how do i find out about apt availability in lake mills ia? i saw a apt down the street from lake mills po i believe it is owned from someone in algona ia...i need phone  More

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ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012
ZIPS IN LAKE MILLS, IOWA
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