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Balch Springs, TX vs Brainerd, MN

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- Job Growth in Brainerd has been positive.
- Brainerd has 2.7% more unemployment than Balch Springs.
- Brainerd job growth has increased by 3.3% in the past 10 years.
 Balch Springs, TXBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Balch Springs    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I lived here 14 yrs. It's now the Drug Capital n homeless people than  More

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Over 12 years ago

OMG.... that's soo true .... I get arrested for move a Orange Cone 6" (inches) to avoid a accident with it.... THE GARLAND TEXAS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS THE MOST IGNORANT  More

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Over 17 years ago

Climate: Hot in summer, mild winters, lots of allergens from trees, grass, and  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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No comment since you  More

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Over 15 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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