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Athens, OH vs Rutherfordton, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Rutherfordton has been positive.
- Rutherfordton has 1.8% less unemployment than Athens.
- Rutherfordton job growth has increased by 1.2% in the past 10 years.
 Athens, OHRutherfordton, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

great place to live. small town feel with alot of what a bigger town has to  More

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Over 18 years ago

Virtually no crime in  More

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Reviews for Rutherfordton    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Climate is moderate. Right in the middle of the geothermal belt of NC. Convenient to four major cities. Shopping and highways available.Very low crime  More

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Over 16 years ago

Crime in Rutherfordton in next to non-existant. You hardly ever hear of murder or rape here. I'm aware that we have burgleries and so forth, but very serious crime?   More

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