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Laurel, MS vs Fort Madison, IA

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- Job Growth in Fort Madison has been positive.
- Fort Madison has 0.5% more unemployment than Laurel.
- Fort Madison job growth has increased by 9.0% in the past 10 years.
 Laurel, MSFort Madison, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth14.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-15.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.7%  Unlock6.3%
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Reviews for Laurel    2 Reviews
Carmel · Iron Station, NC
"LITTLE MAYBERRY TOWN" in Laurel, MS
Over 5 years ago

I'D LOVE TO LIVE IN LAUREL, MS! Just from seeing everything that I've seen on the HGTV show "HOME TOWN", which is my favorite show to watch, I love the little "Mayberry  More

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Godiva · Laurel, MS
Dead end Place
Over 13 years ago

Dead  More

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Reviews for Fort Madison    2 Reviews
Clint · Barry, IL
Fort Madison - Pros/Cons
Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low crime rate 2. Extremely low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Not very much to  More

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steve · Fort Madison, IA
city government
Over 19 years ago

The Mayor is Steve  More

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