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DeKalb, IL vs Starkville, MS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Starkville has been positive.
- Starkville has 1.2% more unemployment than DeKalb.
- Starkville job growth has increased by 4.3% in the past 10 years.

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 DeKalb, ILStarkville, MSUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.0%5.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%30.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-9.1%-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.9%-3.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-7.3%-3.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-5.8%4.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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Reviews for Starkville    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Starkville has very little to offer as far as parks. However, there are several leagues available to keep the family busy. (baseball and soccer are the two big ones)  More

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On the average, daily traffic is fine. A downside to the traffic is there is a university in this small town. This means there are many different driving styles  More

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Over 17 years ago

Relocating 40 something with three children to Starkville. Looking for some feedback on quality of life, recreation and  More

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