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Athens, AL vs Itasca, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Itasca has been positive.
- Itasca has 3.3% less unemployment than Athens.
- Itasca job growth has increased by 2.5% in the past 10 years.
 Athens, ALItasca, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth41.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth7.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth23.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Athens    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Nice place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

Can anyone comment on the humidity in or around Athens? Is the humidity only high in the summer? What about tornadoes in the  More

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Athens, Alabama is a good place to live. Although, there are few technical jobs there Huntsville is only a 30 minute drive away. Athens is a quiet town and an excellent  More

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Reviews for Itasca    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Summer is hot and very humid - great for dry skin. Winter gets extremely cold, moderate snow, very few blizzards, mostly just bitter cold. Spring and Fall are short,  More

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Over 19 years ago

Very low crime rate and active police patrols. Quiet  More

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