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Afton, WY vs Rock Springs, WY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Rock Springs has been positive.
- Rock Springs has 1.9% less unemployment than Afton.
- Rock Springs job growth has increased by 9.8% in the past 10 years.

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 Afton, WYRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.2%7.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.4%10.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth1.4%-6.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.8%-7.0%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth12.0%-10.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth13.2%-9.8%6.3%

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Reviews for Afton    2 Reviews

Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 16 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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83110
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