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Oskaloosa, IA vs Palatka, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Palatka has been positive.
- Palatka has 2.4% less unemployment than Oskaloosa.
- Palatka job growth has increased by 7.3% in the past 10 years.
 Oskaloosa, IAPalatka, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Oskaloosa    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Iowa's weather is extremely unpredictable, but that's just the way it is. I personally hate snow and cold, so I'm not a fan of Iowa winters, but spring and summer are  More

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Over 15 years ago

Website lists the population @ 14,956 w/ a decrease of -.56 since 2000. I show the 2000 population as 11,066.Something is  More

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Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I  More

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Over 19 years ago

Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will  More

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