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Marion, IL vs St. Joseph, MO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in St. Joseph has been positive.
- St. Joseph has 2.1% more unemployment than Marion.
- St. Joseph job growth has increased by 1.8% in the past 10 years.
 Marion, ILSt. Joseph, MOUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I moved from Marion, IL a short time ago and would like to explain what happened to me there. My house was shot by a BB gun several times and ruined some of the siding.  More

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Over 18 years ago

marion is a great place for young people to get going in thier lives. marion is also a great place to retire at. marion needs more young people spots and i think marion  More

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Reviews for St. Joseph    6 Reviews

I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

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For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More

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