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Springfield, IL vs Clinton, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Clinton has been positive.
- Clinton has 1.7% more unemployment than Springfield.
- Clinton job growth has increased by 17.0% in the past 10 years.
 Springfield, ILClinton, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-11.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-10.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 5 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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Reviews for Clinton    1 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

This is not accurate at all. Clinton, IL located in DeWitt County does not have the kinds of transportation described here. There is 1 public transportation bus called  More

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