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Hays, KS vs Riverton, WY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Riverton has been positive.
- Riverton has 3.8% less unemployment than Hays.
- Riverton job growth has increased by 6.2% in the past 10 years.
 Hays, KSRiverton, WYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Hays    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

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

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Reviews for Riverton    2 Reviews

The City of Riverton has some significant issues to contend with. There is a high property crime issue due to proximity to the Wind River Reservation. There is an  More

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problems that affect quality of life. There are a lot of hidden costs to living in Riverton as well as much of Wyoming. This is especially true when it comes to auto  More

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