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Springfield, IL vs Osage Beach, MO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Osage Beach has been positive.
- Osage Beach has 1.4% more unemployment than Springfield.
- Osage Beach job growth has increased by 2.5% in the past 10 years.
 Springfield, ILOsage Beach, MOUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.6%-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 Osage Beach    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

This is a small city that is gradually being "found" by more and more people. Right now, it's still just the right size for small town living. This is a place where more  More

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