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Pekin, IL vs De Soto, MO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in De Soto has been positive.
- De Soto has 2.6% more unemployment than Pekin.
- De Soto job growth has increased by 4.5% in the past 10 years.
 Pekin, ILDe Soto, MOUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth17.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.3%-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 16 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 Soto    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

While I am a conservative from Texas, I find the adversity of the hard working christian (Predominantly Catholic) population as a whole to be true and honest. However,  More

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