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Paragould, AR vs Jefferson City, MO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Jefferson City has been positive.
- Jefferson City has 1.4% more unemployment than Paragould.
- Jefferson City job growth has increased by 2.7% in the past 10 years.
 Paragould, ARJefferson City, MOUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth5.8%  Unlock6.3%
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 Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

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