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Helena, MT vs Freeport, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Freeport has been positive.
- Freeport has 4.6% less unemployment than Helena.
- Freeport job growth has increased by 11.1% in the past 10 years.
 Helena, MTFreeport, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth14.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Over 3 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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Reviews for Freeport    9 Reviews

I bought a house here in 2018. It was the best decision of my life. My life is so much better. Freeport Is a great town. The best way to sum it up is, if the town from  More

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I've lived here since the mid 1970's and only moved away for a short time before returning. We love the fact Freeport is close to many great midwest attractions.  More

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Over 8 years ago

Freeport is a nice small city. Some people call it boring but I like quiet and peace. People seem to keep to themselves here in freeport and I don't mind that at all  More

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