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Gadsden, AL vs Opelika, AL

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- Job Growth in Opelika has been positive.
- Opelika has 2.0% more unemployment than Gadsden.
- Opelika job growth has increased by 17.5% in the past 10 years.
 Gadsden, ALOpelika, ALUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock6.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.2%  Unlock6.3%
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Reviews for Gadsden    2 Reviews
Paul · Rainbow City, AL
Gadsden Economy
Over 17 years ago

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

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suzanne · Odenville, AL
Gadsden
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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Reviews for Opelika    1 Reviews
Michelle · Opelika, AL
Life in Opelika
Over 9 years ago

Traffic is terrible...To many restaurants and banks..Nothing to do ..we need a theme park or somewhere to go and ride rides and enjoy family ..Cut out city  More

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