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Owensboro, KY vs New Port Richey, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in New Port Richey has been positive.
- New Port Richey has 0.1% more unemployment than Owensboro.
- New Port Richey job growth has increased by 21.7% in the past 10 years.
 Owensboro, KYNew Port Richey, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.4%-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 New Port Richey    21 Reviews

I lived in a neighboring area for years. NPR is known for being the dumpy area. Very dirty in most places, lots of violent crimes, and of course it’s cheaper than  More

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Over 8 years ago

This is a very friendly, safe community. The people are nice. Sims Park is growing every year. The Police are Friendly,and keep us safe. It is pet friendly  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived here for quite some time now. The weather is beautiful. They have a nice aquatic center but you must live within the city limits for it to be affordable. I  More

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