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DeFuniak Springs, FL vs Lake Wales, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lake Wales has been positive.
- Lake Wales has 1.4% less unemployment than DeFuniak Springs.
- Lake Wales job growth has increased by 18.3% in the past 10 years.
 DeFuniak Springs, FLLake Wales, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth50.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock9.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth28.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Defuniak Springs    6 Reviews

I've had to drive through this town on several road trip and there is nothing to do here except Wal Mart. No Class, no education, no worth while attractions. Just a  More

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DeFuniak Springs, FL at first glance is not a bad town. But make sure you do some research on the crime here. The people are nice at face value, but don't let them fool  More

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Over 14 years ago

We have lived here for two years and it is the worst two years of my life. Our house is for sale, we just can't take these ignorant and backward people. Walmart is  More

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Reviews for Lake Wales    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Lake Wales, Florida for almost 8 years. Most of the people are very nice, but it can be very difficult to find a decent job there. The weather is pretty  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lake Wales, Fl has great weather year round. Although summers can be quite hot, most of the year is very enjoyable and  More

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