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Rio Rancho, NM vs Pine Ridge, SD

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Pine Ridge has been positive.
- Pine Ridge has 1.1% less unemployment than Rio Rancho.
- Pine Ridge job growth has increased by 1.6% in the past 10 years.
 Rio Rancho, NMPine Ridge, SDUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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Reviews for Pine Ridge    1 Reviews

Since the only police force on the Pine Ridge Reservation is the tribal police, most crime is not reported outside the tribe. Rampant crime, expecially drug manufacture  More

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