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Omaha, NE vs Great Bend, KS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Great Bend has been positive.
- Great Bend has 0.1% more unemployment than Omaha.
- Great Bend job growth has increased by 7.6% in the past 10 years.

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 Omaha, NEGreat Bend, KSUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.4%3.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.2%15.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.2%-1.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.5%-3.9%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth6.1%-6.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.8%-7.6%6.3%

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 1 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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Reviews for Great Bend    4 Reviews

I've lived in Great Bend my entire life. Most small towns struggle with new businesses and industry. But life is what you make it. We have excellent schools and a low  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have lived here most of my life and have seen many opportunities for Bussiness Growth to help the economy and in 40+ years have not seen much if any growth to boost  More

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Over 16 years ago

Great Bend's economy is failing. There are no jobs and nothing new coming to town. This town is shrinking. The small town cost of living is great, but only if you can  More

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ZIPS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
68104, 68107, 68116, 68134, 68164, 68135, 68137, 68144, 68105, 68154, 28 total
ZIPS IN GREAT BEND, KANSAS
67530

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