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Pekin, IL vs De Queen, AR

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- Job Growth in De Queen has been positive.
- De Queen has 1.4% more unemployment than Pekin.
- De Queen job growth has increased by 21.3% in the past 10 years.
 Pekin, ILDe Queen, ARUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth17.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-14.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Pekin    3 Reviews

My review is a question to residents of Marshaltown, Iowa. Recent talk is that Pekin, Illinois is getting a Swift Pork processing plant. The residents are restless and  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have traveled and lived all over the world. Pekin rates about in the middle of the places I have lived. Small town atmosphere with some bigger city facilities. The  More

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There is not a whole lot to do unless you want to eat at every fast-food restaurant there is. They do have a very nice public park with volleyball and tennis courts  More

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Reviews for De Queen    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

This city has been run by the same old people that ran it 50 or so years ago. It needs a total redo. I mean come one, we have a city ordinance here that states you  More

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