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Pekin, IL vs Emporia, KS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Emporia has been positive.
- Emporia has 3.6% more unemployment than Pekin.
- Emporia job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.

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 Pekin, ILEmporia, KSUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.0%3.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth17.8%27.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.5%-2.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.9%-2.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-10.6%-0.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-14.8%-3.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Pekin    3 Reviews

My review is a question to residents of Marshaltown, Iowa. Recent talk is that Pekin, Illinois is getting a Swift Pork processing plant. The residents are restless and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have traveled and lived all over the world. Pekin rates about in the middle of the places I have lived. Small town atmosphere with some bigger city facilities. The  More

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There is not a whole lot to do unless you want to eat at every fast-food restaurant there is. They do have a very nice public park with volleyball and tennis courts  More

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Reviews for Emporia    3 Reviews

I hated Emporia when we first moved here 7 years ago, but have since grown to love it. At first I thought there was nothing to do, but the community has a lot to offer  More

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Over 16 years ago

In emporia there is serval very good churches to pick from so u can find a good church home  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. Bad weather 2. Poor school system 3. High unemployment 4. Not  More

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ZIPS IN PEKIN, ILLINOIS
61554
ZIPS IN EMPORIA, KANSAS
66801

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