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Spencer, IA vs Marshalltown, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Marshalltown has been positive.
- Marshalltown has 5.7% less unemployment than Spencer.
- Marshalltown job growth has increased by 13.0% in the past 10 years.
 Spencer, IAMarshalltown, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock9.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth17.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-11.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-9.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Spencer    2 Reviews

The summers in Spencer are magical. Fireflies, perfect weather, and beautiful lakes nearby. Everything here grows like a dream. Just plant it and it will grow without  More

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Over 15 years ago

Could use a few more democrats just to spice it up.  More

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Reviews for Marshalltown    4 Reviews

I have lived around and worked in Marshalltown for nearly 15 years now, and I have lived in and around the area and the state for half my life. Marshalltown is  More

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Over 7 years ago

I Am Going To Be Straight And Honest With You If You Choose To Live In Marshalltown Iowa You Will Pay Some Of The Most Highest Taxes, And Property Taxes In Iowa.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Another contributor's recent comment on the quality of life in Marshalltown was accurate up to a point, in my opinion as a long-time city resident, but did not offer a  More

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