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Paragould, AR vs Galesburg, IL

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Are people in Galesburg older or younger than people in Paragould?
- The Median Age in Galesburg is 6.0 years older than in Paragould.

Are housing costs cheaper in Galesburg or Paragould?
- Galesburg housing costs are 50.6% less expensive than Paragould housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Galesburg or Paragould?
- The average commute for residents of Galesburg is 4.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Paragould.

Things to do in Paragould?
Paragould is located in northeastern Arkansas about 50 miles from the Missouri border. It's home to around 27,000 people who enjoy small-town living alongside easy access to larger cities like Memphis or Little Rock. Paragould has a vibrant music scene as well as several museums and performing arts venues ensuring entertainment year round.

Things to do in Galesburg?
Galesburg, IL is a classic mid-west town nestled along I-74 about 2 hours west from Chicago known for its picturesque prairies & rolling hills plus hunting grounds full of wildlife that attract astray hikers looking for unique experiences all year round!

 Paragould, ARGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,298329,725,481
 Median Income$49,977  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$160,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.48  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Paragould    6 Reviews

I moved here in March of 2023 and I love it! Coming from the east coast was a breath of fresh air to me. Everyone is so polite, and I have never seen so many people go  More

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Over 9 years ago

I was born and raised here in Paragould, AR and I have never really got to enjoy going to malls with families or nice resturants, nor do I ever remember having a lot of  More

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Over 15 years ago

Truth is YES you haveto have money or your poor in Paragould. Paragould doesnt have good paying jobs. Paragould has a really bad Meth problem way more than its fair  More

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Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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