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Opelousas, LA vs Folsom, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Folsom has been positive.
- Folsom has 2.8% more unemployment than Opelousas.
- Folsom job growth has increased by 6.1% in the past 10 years.
 Opelousas, LAFolsom, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth13.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Opelousas    2 Reviews

After living in Opelousas, for 18 months I'll respond to changes from my provous post. The 24 Hour liquior sales has been banned, except at the Evangeline Downs  More

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Over 18 years ago

Hello all I'm new to Opelousas, At first When i moved here I was like why did I move here, The Roads are horrible , Infrustructure needs lots of updating (Ex. Water  More

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Reviews for Folsom    1 Reviews

With the present unemployment rate of 4.8% in Folsom, a rate that exceeds the national average of 4.6%, Folsom should welcome new businesses with open arms and not "curb  More

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