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Jackson, MS vs Opelousas, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Opelousas has been positive.
- Opelousas has 0.5% more unemployment than Jackson.
- Opelousas job growth has increased by 4.9% in the past 10 years.

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 Jackson, MSOpelousas, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.7%7.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.9%13.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.2%-2.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.3%-1.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-8.7%-4.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-10.2%-4.9%6.3%

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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 Opelousas    2 Reviews

After living in Opelousas, for 18 months I'll respond to changes from my provous post. The 24 Hour liquior sales has been banned, except at the Evangeline Downs  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hello all I'm new to Opelousas, At first When i moved here I was like why did I move here, The Roads are horrible , Infrustructure needs lots of updating (Ex. Water  More

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ZIPS IN JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
39212, 39209, 39211, 39206, 39213, 39204, 39202, 39203, 39216, 39217, 13 total
ZIPS IN OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA
70570

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