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Oelwein, IA vs Hartford, CT

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- Job Growth in Hartford has been positive.
- Hartford has 8.9% less unemployment than Oelwein.
- Hartford job growth has increased by 1.0% in the past 10 years.
 Oelwein, IAHartford, CTUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock14.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth18.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Oelwein    1 Reviews

Oelwein is a decent city with above-average schools that is attempting to right a somewhat negative image. I lived there for seven years after living in several  More

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Reviews for Hartford    23 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I love Hartford. Any naysayer is not appreciating the very real and new energy that is revitalizing the city. In conjunction with a wonderful location, relatively mild  More

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Over 4 years ago

Surprised by the low  More

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I lived in CT for about 7 years, and this place is depressing, lonely, and boring. My only entertainment in Hartford, were the Library branches for books and movies. The  More

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