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Mattoon, IL vs Fort Madison, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fort Madison has been positive.
- Fort Madison has 0.1% more unemployment than Mattoon.
- Fort Madison job growth has increased by 9.0% in the past 10 years.
 Mattoon, ILFort Madison, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-15.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Mattoon    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

If you enjoy small town living it is as good as any other small  More

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Reviews for Fort Madison    2 Reviews

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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Over 19 years ago

The Mayor is Steve  More

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