2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Springfield, MO vs Tamaqua, PA

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Highlights
- Household income in Tamaqua, is 16% more than it is in Springfield and is 49% below the National Average.
- Springfield unemployment rate is 3.9%.
- Tamaqua unemployment rate is 7.8%.
 Springfield, MOTamaqua, PAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate3.9%7.8%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth1.1%-1.1%1.6%
 Future Job Growth28.7%15.2%33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.1%6.0%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.4%4.1%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$26,357$24,900$37,638
 Household Income$39,991$46,423$69,021
 Family Median Income$55,156$66,536$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Springfield, MOTamaqua, PAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K17.6%16.0%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K6.0%6.8%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K14.0%11.6%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K12.4%11.4%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K10.3%7.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.7%5.1%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K8.6%10.7%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K9.8%15.0%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K7.6%9.8%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K2.5%2.9%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K2.5%3.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Springfield, MOTamaqua, PAUnited States
 Management, business, finance12.6%11.3%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science4.4%3.5%6.5%
 Community, social services2.7%0.6%1.8%
 Legal0.8%0.2%1.2%
 Education, library6.6%2.8%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment2.1%0.6%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.6%5.2%6.2%
 Healthcare support3.7%3.3%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.3%2.0%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving8.5%6.9%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.8%7.4%3.6%
 Personal care3.2%2.1%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support25.2%21.9%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.2%0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair6.2%12.7%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving13.2%19.7%13.1%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 3 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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Reviews for Tamaqua    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Great up and coming area, get in while it's cheap!!  More

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