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Athens, IL vs Springfield, MI

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- Job Growth in Springfield has been positive.
- Springfield has 1.4% less unemployment than Athens.
- Springfield job growth has increased by 2.1% in the past 10 years.
 Athens, ILSpringfield, MIUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-12.1%  Unlock6.3%
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