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Indian River, MI vs Brainerd, MN

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- Job Growth in Brainerd has been positive.
- Brainerd has 7.1% more unemployment than Indian River.
- Brainerd job growth has increased by 3.3% in the past 10 years.
 Indian River, MIBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth17.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-9.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Indian River    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

ive lived in indian river for 11 years and im now 16 its a great place live and its a awesome place to go to school i love  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 15 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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