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Olathe, KS vs Jefferson City, MO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Jefferson City has been positive.
- Jefferson City has 0.4% more unemployment than Olathe.
- Jefferson City job growth has increased by 2.7% in the past 10 years.
 Olathe, KSJefferson City, MOUnited States
 Current Unemployment2.9%3.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.7%23.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.1%-1.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.4%-1.0%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth4.0%-1.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth13.4%-2.7%6.3%
Reviews for Olathe    15 Reviews

I've lived in Olathe for 12 years. Olathe is a quiet bedroom community with great schools. 21st Century program provides many career path choices at the high school  More

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Over 6 years ago

I'm just going to give it right to ya! Olathe is closer of a normal mid-class neighborhood than say; Overland Park$$$. And if you like hoe-down country style, go South  More

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Lived in Olathe since about 1980. I can say Olathe is a great place to make a living, live life etc. It's one of those places that the UPS driver can leave a package  More

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Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 10 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

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