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Galena, MO vs Van Buren, MO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Van Buren has been positive.
- Van Buren has 1.9% more unemployment than Galena.
- Van Buren job growth has increased by 0.3% in the past 10 years.
 Galena, MOVan Buren, MOUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Galena    1 Reviews

It is a nice place to live, but they need more growth and more jobs in Galena. If you don't have a car then you are out of luck. It feels like the town of Galena should  More

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Reviews for Van Buren    1 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have visited Van Buren a few times to float the river. Last time went, wearing a mask just started. I was shocked how many people did not wear one. We were treated  More

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