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Batesville, AR vs Fort Smith, AR

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fort Smith has been positive.
- Fort Smith has 0.1% less unemployment than Batesville.
- Fort Smith job growth has increased by 3.6% in the past 10 years.

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 Batesville, ARFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.5%4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.2%21.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-1.3%-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.6%-4.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth6.7%-4.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.7%-3.6%6.3%

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Reviews for Batesville    3 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I moved to Ark 9 years ago to Hot Springs Village. I've visited a lot of places over those 9 years and I really like the state overall. If I didn't live in HSV, I  More

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I disagree that Batesville is going nowhere. I was born and raised here. I also happen to work for the Chamber of Commerce in the area, so I can guarantee that  More

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Over 15 years ago

I grew up in Batesville, moved away for college when I was 18. It is sad this city has not progressed any since I left. It doesn't seem like they are fighting very  More

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Reviews for Fort Smith    28 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS. The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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ZIPS IN BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS
72501
ZIPS IN FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
72903 72904 72901 72908 72916

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