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Council Grove, KS vs Great Bend, KS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Great Bend has been positive.
- Great Bend has 0.5% more unemployment than Council Grove.
- Great Bend job growth has increased by 7.6% in the past 10 years.
 Council Grove, KSGreat Bend, KSUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Council Grove    1 Reviews

As the work availability in our city is at 0, many bread winners work at least 35 miles away from their homes and drive 70 or more miles a day to and from work ; a need  More

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Reviews for Great Bend    4 Reviews

I've lived in Great Bend my entire life. Most small towns struggle with new businesses and industry. But life is what you make it. We have excellent schools and a low  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have lived here most of my life and have seen many opportunities for Bussiness Growth to help the economy and in 40+ years have not seen much if any growth to boost  More

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Over 17 years ago

Great Bend's economy is failing. There are no jobs and nothing new coming to town. This town is shrinking. The small town cost of living is great, but only if you can  More

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