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Stillwater, OK vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Arcata has been positive.
- Arcata has 3.7% less unemployment than Stillwater.
- Arcata job growth has increased by 7.6% in the past 10 years.
 Stillwater, OKArcata, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-7.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Stillwater    8 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Let me introduce my self. My parents are from Cuba, I was born in St. Charles, MO. Although I have not lived in Oklahoma yet, one of my best friends live in Stillwater.  More

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Over 12 years ago

Crime in Stillwater is very low -- only 1-2 murders per year max. Property crime is also low except around the OSU campus where students take things from each other.   More

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Over 18 years ago

Stillwater is a great small college town that is home to Oklahoma State  More

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 12 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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