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Lincoln, IL vs Spencer, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Spencer has been positive.
- Spencer has 1.2% more unemployment than Lincoln.
- Spencer job growth has increased by 9.2% in the past 10 years.
 Lincoln, ILSpencer, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth23.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-10.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lincoln    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Lincoln is a great place to live. It is centrally located on two interstates between Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Springfield, and Decatur. It has low crime, many  More

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This is a terrible place to raise a family. The culture of the community corrupts everyone and many people have had their lives ruined by moving  More

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Reviews for Spencer    2 Reviews

The summers in Spencer are magical. Fireflies, perfect weather, and beautiful lakes nearby. Everything here grows like a dream. Just plant it and it will grow without  More

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Over 15 years ago

Could use a few more democrats just to spice it up.  More

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