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Kearney, NE vs Rock Springs, WY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Rock Springs has been positive.
- Rock Springs has 5.0% less unemployment than Kearney.
- Rock Springs job growth has increased by 9.8% in the past 10 years.

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 Kearney, NERock Springs, WYUnited States
 Current Unemployment2.1%7.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%10.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.9%-6.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.7%-7.0%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth0.4%-10.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.3%-9.8%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 Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 16 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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68845 68847 68849
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