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Covington, LA vs Cedar Rapids, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Cedar Rapids has been positive.
- Cedar Rapids has 1.5% less unemployment than Covington.
- Cedar Rapids job growth has increased by 2.6% in the past 10 years.
 Covington, LACedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Covington    3 Reviews

I have lived half of my life in Covington, LA and can honestly say I am glad that I moved back to the country in Bush, LA. Covington is too clogged with traffic, stores,  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. Since Hurricane Katrina the area has exploded with people and traffic. It's a nice place to visit but you don't want to live  More

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Over 18 years ago

What kind of family entertainment do Covington  More

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Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 4 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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