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Kearney, NE vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Blacksburg has been positive.
- Blacksburg has 1.9% less unemployment than Kearney.
- Blacksburg job growth has increased by 4.4% in the past 10 years.

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 Kearney, NEBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment2.1%4.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%30.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.9%-6.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.7%-4.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth0.4%-3.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.3%4.4%6.3%

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Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 13 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 13 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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ZIPS IN KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
68845 68847 68849
ZIPS IN BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA
24060

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