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Newton, IA vs Altus, OK

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Altus has been positive.
- Altus has 1.5% more unemployment than Newton.
- Altus job growth has increased by 4.4% in the past 10 years.
 Newton, IAAltus, OKUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Newton    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Having lived in Newton for over 23 years, I have seen the face of the community change. It hasn't always been good change, but the town has done much to try to make up  More

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Over 15 years ago

Winters here tend to be cold, with moderate amount of snowfall, starting around Nov-Dec and reaching into Mar-April. Spring generally starts out cold, but warms quickly  More

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Reviews for Altus    5 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I love the lake. It is like a tropical oasis in the middle of a vast barren  More

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Over 16 years ago

What I like most about Altus is the lake. It has a beautiful, red and sandy beach. I nicknamed it Little California because it is as close as Oklahoma get's to  More

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Over 16 years ago

I love Altus lake. It has lovely scenic beach. This is as about as close as Oklahoma gets to California. I nicknamed it Little  More

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