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Independence, KS vs Parsons, KS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Parsons has been positive.
- Parsons has 0.7% more unemployment than Independence.
- Parsons job growth has increased by 10.7% in the past 10 years.

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 Independence, KSParsons, KSUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.7%4.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth5.1%19.4%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.3%-5.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%-7.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-11.4%-10.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-14.8%-10.7%6.3%

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Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Over 18 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Over 18 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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Reviews for Parsons    2 Reviews

I've lived here for 2+ years. I moved from California. At first I missed my home state. Over the course of the last few years, I've acquired an appreciation for this  More

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seasonal weather,cold,mild,hot.Humid at times. Very laid back and easy going living. Property tax is high for this type of community. We are retired and love the  More

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ZIPS IN INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS
67301
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67357

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