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Springfield, IL vs Collinsville, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Collinsville has been positive.
- Collinsville has 1.3% more unemployment than Springfield.
- Collinsville job growth has increased by 4.9% in the past 10 years.
 Springfield, ILCollinsville, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.4%-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 4 years ago

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

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Reviews for Collinsville    2 Reviews

St. Louis MO metro area - Illinois area. Blistering summer weather, way below freezing winters. Almost no spring or fall. Otherwise, not a bad  More

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Over 19 years ago

Collinsville's winters rarely get a heavy snowfall. A few inches is the norm. The summers are hot and very muggy. Fall and Spring are the best times to be in  More

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