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Hyden, KY vs Independence, KY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Independence has been positive.
- Independence has 4.2% more unemployment than Hyden.
- Independence job growth has increased by 17.3% in the past 10 years.
 Hyden, KYIndependence, KYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth9.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock7.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-25.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Hyden    1 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Hello, We are looking to relocate to the area from KY and would like to know the best little neighborhoods, where grocery stores are located, banks, some of the best  More

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Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

population and cost of living here is inaccurate. Many people esp. in the Independence area are pouring here from Ohio. The median cost of homes is a generalization if  More

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Over 13 years ago

The Learning Center is a family run childcare service. We pride ourselves in working with parents to ensure the proper learning environment for their children.With a  More

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