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Fayetteville, AR vs Owensboro, KY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Owensboro has been positive.
- Owensboro has 1.2% less unemployment than Fayetteville.
- Owensboro job growth has increased by 0.2% in the past 10 years.
 Fayetteville, AROwensboro, KYUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.9%5.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth42.2%37.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-1.3%-5.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.9%-6.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth7.4%-1.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth26.1%0.2%6.3%
Reviews for Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  More

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Reviews for Owensboro    20 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Don’t let the small town feel fool ya... Poverty level is 20.4%, that is higher than the national average of 13.4. Cost of electricity is highest in the state per  More

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Over 5 years ago

I live outside of owensboro,coming from a large city to here...Love the peace and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Mark Calitri said that Owensboro is experiencing a true revitalization. Bluegrass, bourbon, barbecue is the brand message or better known as a brand promise and that  More

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