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Lubbock, TX vs Riverton, UT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Riverton has been positive.
- Riverton has 3.7% more unemployment than Lubbock.
- Riverton job growth has increased by 23.2% in the past 10 years.
 Lubbock, TXRiverton, UTUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock2.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock9.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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Reviews for Riverton    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Riverton has a great view of the mountains to both the East and West. It has a small town feel, but you are in close proximity to a number of major retail stores. The  More

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