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Owensboro, KY vs Fort Worth, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fort Worth has been positive.
- Fort Worth has 2.2% less unemployment than Owensboro.
- Fort Worth job growth has increased by 24.3% in the past 10 years.
 Owensboro, KYFort Worth, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock8.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Owensboro    20 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Don’t let the small town feel fool ya... Poverty level is 20.4%, that is higher than the national average of 13.4. Cost of electricity is highest in the state per  More

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Over 6 years ago

I live outside of owensboro,coming from a large city to here...Love the peace and  More

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Over 6 years ago

Mark Calitri said that Owensboro is experiencing a true revitalization. Bluegrass, bourbon, barbecue is the brand message or better known as a brand promise and that  More

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Reviews for Fort Worth    82 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This city is one of the best in Texas! It has a small-town atmosphere with friendly people. It has a strong southern charm feel, and there are plenty things to do. The  More

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Over 4 years ago

I moved here from the Midwest in 2015. The best decision I could have made. Living in North Fort Worth, I couldn’t have for a better feel coming from a high crime rate  More

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Over 5 years ago

Fort Worth may have a reputation for being an overgrown cowboy town, but that's not an accurate representation. The city's art institutions are the finest in Texas and  More

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