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Florence, SC vs Covington, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Covington has been positive.
- Covington has 0.4% more unemployment than Florence.
- Covington job growth has increased by 6.1% in the past 10 years.
 Florence, SCCovington, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth13.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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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 17 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 19 years ago

What kind of family entertainment do Covington  More

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