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Beckley, WV vs Oxford, AL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Oxford has been positive.
- Oxford has 2.5% more unemployment than Beckley.
- Oxford job growth has increased by 6.2% in the past 10 years.
 Beckley, WVOxford, ALUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth20.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.0%-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 Oxford    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Oxford is a very Christian city, predominantly Baptist. If you're not Christian it may be hard to fit in here. (People are nice and friendly towards me, and adult.  More

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