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New Iberia, LA vs Ruston, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ruston has been positive.
- Ruston has 5.4% more unemployment than New Iberia.
- Ruston job growth has increased by 5.4% in the past 10 years.
 New Iberia, LARuston, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth7.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-16.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for New Iberia    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Climate is normally humid. Some cold days during winter time, but mainly warm to hot and  More

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Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

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