Small town advantages/disadvantages - from a young
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5/18/2006
Oil City is like any other small town in rural Pennsylvania. Advantages and disadvantages likewise. Very nice for young families, wonderful place to raise young children, community orientated. Almost no serious crime, low cost of living, great house buying market. Beautiful area, nice scenery. Economy is unfortunately on the downslide. Lots of families moving out of area. Unemployment rate is fairly high and steady. Not many options for young people in the work force. College graduates not inclined to return to the area or stay because of the job market. There is a wonderful sense of community, education has it's good and bad points but overall it's average. If you can find a well paying job within a reasonable drive, Oil City could be a very nice option.
Rebecca | Oil City, PA