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Rogers, AR vs Independence, KS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Independence has been positive.
- Independence has 1.3% less unemployment than Rogers.
- Independence job growth has increased by 14.8% in the past 10 years.
 Rogers, ARIndependence, KSUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth46.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth2.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-11.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth30.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Rogers    8 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I am looking at a house near Heritage High School. How is that area? Are there areas/streets that are to be avoided?? Thank  More

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Over 11 years ago

My husband and I moved here in Nov. 2007 and we have never looked back. We love it here! This area is beautiful in nature. The climate is great, crime is low in  More

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Over 14 years ago

The Northwest Arkansas Area has grown tremendously in the seven years I've lived here. There a number of national restaurants and shopping outlets and a few good local  More

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Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Over 19 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Over 19 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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