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Paragould, AR vs Galesburg, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Galesburg has been positive.
- Galesburg has 3.5% less unemployment than Paragould.
- Galesburg job growth has increased by 15.9% in the past 10 years.

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 Paragould, ARGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.7%8.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.0%16.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.5%-7.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.7%-9.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.5%-11.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth5.8%-15.9%6.3%

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Reviews for Paragould    6 Reviews

I moved here in March of 2023 and I love it! Coming from the east coast was a breath of fresh air to me. Everyone is so polite, and I have never seen so many people go  More

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Over 8 years ago

I was born and raised here in Paragould, AR and I have never really got to enjoy going to malls with families or nice resturants, nor do I ever remember having a lot of  More

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Over 14 years ago

Truth is YES you haveto have money or your poor in Paragould. Paragould doesnt have good paying jobs. Paragould has a really bad Meth problem way more than its fair  More

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Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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ZIPS IN PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS
72450
ZIPS IN GALESBURG, ILLINOIS
61401

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