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Ponchatoula, LA vs Covington, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Covington has been positive.
- Covington has 3.0% more unemployment than Ponchatoula.
- Covington job growth has increased by 6.1% in the past 10 years.
 Ponchatoula, LACovington, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Ponchatoula    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

ponchatoula is a great town. there are lots of great neighborhoods and a couple of good churches. there is a lot of rec for kids but it is managed in an old mom and pop  More

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Reviews for Covington    3 Reviews

I have lived half of my life in Covington, LA and can honestly say I am glad that I moved back to the country in Bush, LA. Covington is too clogged with traffic, stores,  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. Since Hurricane Katrina the area has exploded with people and traffic. It's a nice place to visit but you don't want to live  More

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Over 18 years ago

What kind of family entertainment do Covington  More

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