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Casper, WY vs Independence, KS

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- Job Growth in Independence has been positive.
- Independence has 2.9% more unemployment than Casper.
- Independence job growth has increased by 14.8% in the past 10 years.
 Casper, WYIndependence, KSUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth4.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-11.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Casper    36 Reviews

Wyoming is an interesting place. From vast mountains that pulls you towards them to flat plains as far as the eye can see. The people are same as every where else other  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here 3 mo..... this place is run my retired Republicans that have nothing better to do then mess up other people's day. The town is very poorly taken care  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for one year (78-79). Saw a lot of cold weather and snow. Most cars had sprung doors from severe winds taking them out of their owners hands. Might have  More

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Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Over 19 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Over 19 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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