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Beckley, WV vs Crestwood, KY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Crestwood has been positive.
- Crestwood has 2.6% more unemployment than Beckley.
- Crestwood job growth has increased by 13.7% in the past 10 years.
 Beckley, WVCrestwood, KYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth20.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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Reviews for Crestwood    1 Reviews

Crestwood is not overcrowded. This place has 4 seasons and lots of people are from other parts of the country, so the stereotypical "redneck" label does not apply. The  More

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