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Fort Payne, AL vs Gadsden, AL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Gadsden has been positive.
- Gadsden has 3.5% less unemployment than Fort Payne.
- Gadsden job growth has increased by 7.2% in the past 10 years.
 Fort Payne, ALGadsden, ALUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth8.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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Reviews for Gadsden    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Although employment numbers are relatively high, underemployment is a chronic  More

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Over 18 years ago

I was born here but lived in two other counties in Alabama. We moved to Gadsden area when I was 8. This place has it's advantages and drawbacks. It is said to be the  More

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