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Nixa, MO vs Alton, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Alton has been positive.
- Alton has 4.8% less unemployment than Nixa.
- Alton job growth has increased by 6.3% in the past 10 years.

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 Nixa, MOAlton, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.4%8.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.8%28.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.6%-6.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth2.8%-6.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth5.0%-4.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth15.3%-6.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Nixa    6 Reviews

Moved to Nixa from CA during the poandemic and moved back home again. At first it was beautiful in the fall climate. Then came the brutal midwest winter and -20F. Our  More

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Out of state resident opinion: Moved here from out of state. Weather is consistently humid. Rains every few days. Expect damage to your home and car yearly from flooding  More

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We moved here from the west coast over 15 years ago and love it. The first thing our family noticed was how friendly and helpful the people were here. People out west  More

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Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 1 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 9 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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ZIPS IN NIXA, MISSOURI
65714
ZIPS IN ALTON, ILLINOIS
62002

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