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Ottawa, KS vs Independence, KS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Independence has been positive.
- Independence has 0.9% less unemployment than Ottawa.
- Independence job growth has increased by 14.8% in the past 10 years.
 Ottawa, KSIndependence, KSUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-11.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Ottawa    1 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I have been living here since 2010, and I absolutely love it here. Everyone is so nice, it has a rich history, and it's really pretty. It's urban and country-like at the  More

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Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Over 19 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Over 19 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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