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Covington, LA vs Abilene, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Abilene has been positive.
- Abilene has 1.2% less unemployment than Covington.
- Abilene job growth has increased by 4.4% in the past 10 years.

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 Covington, LAAbilene, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.4%5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.3%31.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.2%-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%1.0%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-1.9%2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.1%4.4%6.3%

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Reviews for Covington    3 Reviews

I have lived half of my life in Covington, LA and can honestly say I am glad that I moved back to the country in Bush, LA. Covington is too clogged with traffic, stores,  More

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Over 15 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. Since Hurricane Katrina the area has exploded with people and traffic. It's a nice place to visit but you don't want to live  More

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Over 17 years ago

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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 4 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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ZIPS IN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA
70433 70435
ZIPS IN ABILENE, TEXAS
79605 79601 79602 79606 79603 79607 79699

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