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Springfield, IL vs Mount Vernon, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Mount Vernon has been positive.
- Mount Vernon has 0.6% more unemployment than Springfield.
- Mount Vernon job growth has increased by 6.4% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Springfield, ILMount Vernon, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.1%6.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.1%31.6%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.4%-8.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.3%-7.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-9.3%-4.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-10.1%-6.4%6.3%

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Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 3 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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Reviews for Mount Vernon    5 Reviews

I have never stepped foot in Mt. Vernon but my Wife and 3 children are considering moving to a place where people still love this great country, love their  More

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The cost of living is good here and there are some nice neighborhoods. There isn't much to do here unless you like to drink in bars or eat fast food. There is only one  More

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Over 12 years ago

It's a very boring place with no chance of  More

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ZIPS IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
62704 62702 62703 62711 62712 62707 62701
ZIPS IN MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS
62864

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