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Clarksdale, MS vs LaFayette, GA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in LaFayette has been positive.
- LaFayette has 7.2% more unemployment than Clarksdale.
- LaFayette job growth has increased by 4.6% in the past 10 years.
 Clarksdale, MSLaFayette, GAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth12.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock6.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-19.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Clarksdale    3 Reviews

I grew up in Clarksdale and moved out of state my junior year of high school. My family had been in and around the area for generations. It is sad to see what has  More

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I'm from California and I loved funky Clarksdale. The folks there are so friendly and curious about where you're from, what you do, and what you think of Clarksdale.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Clarksdale is a small town of about 20,000. Our economy is agricultural to a large extent. We have a tremendous amount of tourism based on our blues tradition which is  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews

Moved here to retire. Housing prices and taxes are reasonable. Close to Chattanooga and not far from Atlanta. Beautiful area with hills. Met several people from other  More

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Over 16 years ago

lafayette is a small town where everyone knows everyone sometimes that can be annoying but other times it is nice to see a familiar face. the climate is hot in summer  More

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