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Pleasanton, TX vs Great Bend, KS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Great Bend has been positive.
- Great Bend has 4.2% more unemployment than Pleasanton.
- Great Bend job growth has increased by 7.6% in the past 10 years.
 Pleasanton, TXGreat Bend, KSUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Pleasanton    2 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I like Pleasanton, it needs to look into a Beautify Pleasanton campaign, as the city does have a lot of blight... but it is a very charming city that seems to be growing  More

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Over 19 years ago

jobs are hard to find here, unless you are skilled. Example: electrician or plumber. Best jobs are found in San Antonio, 25-30 miles north. But, because fuel prices are  More

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Reviews for Great Bend    4 Reviews

I've lived in Great Bend my entire life. Most small towns struggle with new businesses and industry. But life is what you make it. We have excellent schools and a low  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have lived here most of my life and have seen many opportunities for Bussiness Growth to help the economy and in 40+ years have not seen much if any growth to boost  More

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Over 17 years ago

Great Bend's economy is failing. There are no jobs and nothing new coming to town. This town is shrinking. The small town cost of living is great, but only if you can  More

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