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Othello, WA vs Springfield, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Springfield has been positive.
- Springfield has 1.6% less unemployment than Othello.
- Springfield job growth has increased by 10.1% in the past 10 years.
 Othello, WASpringfield, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth2.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth14.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Othello    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I lived in Othello for 10 yrs. it’s ok, the gang activity and drug activity has increased. It’s a small town with big town problems. Illegal Street racing is also  More

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As of 2011, Othello is compromised of White 4,633 (27%) Black 32 American Indian 53 Asian 94 Hispanic 11,904  More

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Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 5 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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