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Ballinger, TX vs Alpine, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Alpine has been positive.
- Alpine has 0.9% less unemployment than Ballinger.
- Alpine job growth has increased by 18.0% in the past 10 years.
 Ballinger, TXAlpine, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth23.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-8.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Ballinger    2 Reviews

Traci · 

This is the most corrupt town I have ever had the misfortune to deal with. The police did unspeakable things to me. They are having serious issues within the city over  More

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Over 16 years ago

The water rating for this town is a joke. Everyone who lives there knows that you do not drink the water! Obviously, the water in this area has never been tested by the  More

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Reviews for Alpine    1 Reviews

This is a geographically beautiful place. With Sul Ross University here you would expect a more educated population. Sadly, this town is dominated by law enforcement and  More

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