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Effingham, IL vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Golden has been positive.
- Golden has 1.8% less unemployment than Effingham.
- Golden job growth has increased by 12.1% in the past 10 years.
 Effingham, ILGolden, COUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Effingham    3 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Excellent Christian community and conservative area. Nice area surrounded by farmland and lakes!  More

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Over 13 years ago

Effingham is a place of conservative ideals and belief in the United States  More

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Over 18 years ago

We checked in to this motel on our way home from a funeral. It was nearly 10:00 PM and we were all tired from a long day of travelling. Upon entering the room, we  More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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