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Jasper, AL vs Hattiesburg, MS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Hattiesburg has been positive.
- Hattiesburg has 3.0% less unemployment than Jasper.
- Hattiesburg job growth has increased by 1.9% in the past 10 years.
 Jasper, ALHattiesburg, MSUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Jasper    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I had to edit my review. 11 years ago when I first moved to NW Alabama, Jasper was a great town to shop and eat. Not anymore. A large part of Jasper has now some  More

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Over 14 years ago

There isn't enough recreation or resources for the Disabled in my community. We have little to no shopping in Jasper. I currently do most of my shopping online, in  More

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Over 16 years ago

Good  More

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Reviews for Hattiesburg    10 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Hattiesburg is generally a pleasant city to live in and raise a family, and is a convenient for several weekend destinations, but I'm seriously contemplating a move.  More

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Hattiesburg experiences virtually all of the extremes in weather. The summers are hot and humid. Fall is still pretty nasty, except for the latter part of September.  More

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I grew up in Hattiesburg but have lived in many US & Int'l cities. There is an oddity about Hattiesburg. Many of the average citizens behave cliquishly, live beyond  More

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