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Natchitoches, LA vs Opelousas, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Opelousas has been positive.
- Opelousas has 2.2% less unemployment than Natchitoches.
- Opelousas job growth has increased by 4.9% in the past 10 years.

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 Natchitoches, LAOpelousas, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.0%7.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.6%13.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.3%-2.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.4%-1.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-1.5%-4.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.9%-4.9%6.3%

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Reviews for Natchitoches    6 Reviews

Natchitoches is a great small town in central Louisiana, with several claims to fame. It is the oldest permanent European settlement in the Louisiana Purchase,  More

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I have been trapped here for 2 years........ This town is not a place to be if you aren't a college student or a rich retired snob. I worked in a field where I met a  More

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Over 12 years ago

On the surface, Natchitoches seems like a pretty town. The history of the city is quite interesting. But if you are thinking of moving here, don't do it! I've lived here  More

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Reviews for Opelousas    2 Reviews

After living in Opelousas, for 18 months I'll respond to changes from my provous post. The 24 Hour liquior sales has been banned, except at the Evangeline Downs  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hello all I'm new to Opelousas, At first When i moved here I was like why did I move here, The Roads are horrible , Infrustructure needs lots of updating (Ex. Water  More

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ZIPS IN NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
71457
ZIPS IN OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA
70570

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