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Ankeny, IA vs Fort Smith, AR

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fort Smith has been positive.
- Fort Smith has 1.3% less unemployment than Ankeny.
- Fort Smith job growth has increased by 3.6% in the past 10 years.

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 Ankeny, IAFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.3%4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth40.6%21.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.0%-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.4%-4.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth14.4%-4.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth40.4%-3.6%6.3%

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Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 16 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 16 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 17 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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Reviews for Fort Smith    28 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS. The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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ZIPS IN ANKENY, IOWA
50023 50021
ZIPS IN FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
72903 72904 72901 72908 72916

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