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Springfield, OH vs Smithfield, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Smithfield has been positive.
- Smithfield has 1.8% more unemployment than Springfield.
- Smithfield job growth has increased by 24.5% in the past 10 years.
 Springfield, OHSmithfield, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock10.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-5.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Springfield’s housing is cheap, because a great deal of the homes are dilapidated. There are many blocks which have two or three out of five houses that are boarded up.  More

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Over 8 years ago

The city survives off government grants and historical tourism. Very depressed atmosphere. The employment starting pay is 10 - 12.00 dollars an hour. The temp service  More

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Over 14 years ago

Being able to afford something in Springfield is pretty much a no-brainer. It kinda has to be however because the economy, while recessed everywhere else, is rather  More

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Reviews for Smithfield    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Johnston County Schools is an innovative and dedicated school system. I know people who have relocated to the area from Texas, simply because of the school  More

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Over 18 years ago

not too bad a little town, though can get to be very  More

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