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Mount Vernon, IL vs Carl Junction, MO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Carl Junction has been positive.
- Carl Junction has 2.6% more unemployment than Mount Vernon.
- Carl Junction job growth has increased by 1.6% in the past 10 years.
 Mount Vernon, ILCarl Junction, MOUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Mount Vernon    5 Reviews

I have never stepped foot in Mt. Vernon but my Wife and 3 children are considering moving to a place where people still love this great country, love their  More

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The cost of living is good here and there are some nice neighborhoods. There isn't much to do here unless you like to drink in bars or eat fast food. There is only one  More

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Over 13 years ago

It's a very boring place with no chance of  More

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Reviews for Carl Junction    1 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Folks will tell you to go to CJ as they have the best schools in the area. That's both debatable, and doesn't really tell the entire story. The best schools in this  More

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