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Jackson, MS vs Houma, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Houma has been positive.
- Houma has 0.3% more unemployment than Jackson.
- Houma job growth has increased by 12.5% in the past 10 years.
 Jackson, MSHouma, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.7%7.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.9%2.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.2%-4.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.3%-3.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-8.7%-15.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-10.2%-12.5%6.3%
Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 15 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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