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Independence, OR vs Jerome, ID

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Jerome has been positive.
- Jerome has 2.1% more unemployment than Independence.
- Jerome job growth has increased by 15.3% in the past 10 years.
 Independence, ORJerome, IDUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth42.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock6.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth14.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Over 17 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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Reviews for Jerome    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Jerome is a small town with a lot to offer. The cost of housing and utilities is very affordable, especially when compared to the cost of the same in the town across  More

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