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Olney, IL vs Florence, SC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Florence has been positive.
- Florence has 0.2% more unemployment than Olney.
- Florence job growth has increased by 13.7% in the past 10 years.
 Olney, ILFlorence, SCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock4.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-5.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Olney    2 Reviews

Olney is a small slowly awakening sleepy town in Southern Illinois. It is still small hometown USA with a little more opportunity than Mayberry. We have new businesses,  More

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Over 13 years ago

Perfect place to live if you want a quiet place with friendly people and white squirrels. The white squirrels are Olney's claim to  More

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Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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