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Springfield, MO vs Edwardsville, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Edwardsville has been positive.
- Edwardsville has 1.5% less unemployment than Springfield.
- Edwardsville job growth has increased by 2.8% in the past 10 years.

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 Springfield, MOEdwardsville, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.9%5.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.7%31.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.7%-6.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.6%-5.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-0.7%-3.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.7%-2.8%6.3%

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Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 3 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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Reviews for Edwardsville    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Edwardsville is a great town that is growing rapidly. The school district is one of the best in the area, it is the home of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Lovely little town with over 75 miles of gorgeous, well maintained, wooded bike trails. Recreational biker's dream  More

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ZIPS IN SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
65807 65802 65803 65804 65810 65809 65806
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