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Bristol, TN vs Fort Payne, AL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fort Payne has been positive.
- Fort Payne has 3.1% more unemployment than Bristol.
- Fort Payne job growth has increased by 8.4% in the past 10 years.
 Bristol, TNFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock2.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock8.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Bristol    5 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I moved to the area from FL, along with many others who are moving to the area from places like TX and the Midwest. Do not be mislead by the reviews. Bristol is very  More

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Update from 2006 - Current is October 2019 - I was born and raised in the Bristol, VA-TN area. Although the crime rate is low compared to many places - the jobs are very  More

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Struggled with keeping a decent job in Brisol. If a medical professional - only a one horse town with no  More

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Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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