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Jackson, MS vs Ville Platte, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ville Platte has been positive.
- Ville Platte has 1.7% more unemployment than Jackson.
- Ville Platte job growth has increased by 8.7% in the past 10 years.
 Jackson, MSVille Platte, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-10.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 8 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 8 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 8 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 Ville Platte    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I lived in Ville Platte for 17 years. I was born and raised there and most of my family and friends are there. There are way more cons than pros for this small town.  More

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