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Rankings for Jefferson City

Jefferson City Ranked
#37 Emerging Metropolitan Areas
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Jefferson City Ranked
#122 Best Green Cities
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Rankings for Owensboro

Owensboro Ranked
#40 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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Owensboro Ranked
#73 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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Owensboro Ranked
#303 2005 Best Places to Live
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Owensboro Ranked
#362 Best Green Cities
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Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

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Reviews for Owensboro    20 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Don’t let the small town feel fool ya... Poverty level is 20.4%, that is higher than the national average of 13.4. Cost of electricity is highest in the state per  More

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Over 6 years ago

I live outside of owensboro,coming from a large city to here...Love the peace and  More

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Over 6 years ago

Mark Calitri said that Owensboro is experiencing a true revitalization. Bluegrass, bourbon, barbecue is the brand message or better known as a brand promise and that  More

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