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Springfield, MO vs Marion, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Marion has been positive.
- Marion has 2.3% less unemployment than Springfield.
- Marion job growth has increased by 1.7% in the past 10 years.

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 Springfield, MOMarion, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.9%6.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.7%22.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.7%-6.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.6%-4.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-0.7%-4.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.7%-1.7%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 Marion    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I moved from Marion, IL a short time ago and would like to explain what happened to me there. My house was shot by a BB gun several times and ruined some of the siding.  More

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Over 17 years ago

marion is a great place for young people to get going in thier lives. marion is also a great place to retire at. marion needs more young people spots and i think marion  More

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ZIPS IN SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
65807 65802 65803 65804 65810 65809 65806
ZIPS IN MARION, ILLINOIS
62959

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