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Galesburg, IL vs Sterling, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Sterling has been positive.
- Sterling has 2.8% more unemployment than Galesburg.
- Sterling job growth has increased by 4.8% in the past 10 years.

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 Galesburg, ILSterling, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment8.2%5.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth16.1%24.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.1%-7.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.8%-5.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-11.8%-5.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-15.9%-4.8%6.3%

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Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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Reviews for Sterling    1 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

my child was not veery safe in his manger. many storms, too dangerous, lost kid in storm. a twelve year old tried to sell me nicotine!!!!! <3  More

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ZIPS IN GALESBURG, ILLINOIS
61401
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