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Columbus, MS vs Ankeny, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ankeny has been positive.
- Ankeny has 4.1% more unemployment than Columbus.
- Ankeny job growth has increased by 40.4% in the past 10 years.

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 Columbus, MSAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.4%3.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.9%40.6%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.7%-6.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.5%4.4%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth2.7%14.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.1%40.4%6.3%

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Reviews for Columbus    8 Reviews

Born and rased in Columbus, MS and I love MY City!!! Shopping is not as good as larger cities but you can find some Great shopping places for good prices. Dinning... We  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Columbus for a little while, having moved from a larger metro. If not for the lack of quality entertainment, the low general quality of people, the  More

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Over 15 years ago

I had the misfortunate of being born in Columbus,MS. I hated it my whole life and couldn't wait to get out of it. I left as soon as I was old enough to get married. I  More

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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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ZIPS IN COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI
39702 39705 39701
ZIPS IN ANKENY, IOWA
50023 50021

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