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Wathena, KS vs Forrest, IL

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- Job Growth in Forrest has been positive.
- Forrest has 2.6% less unemployment than Wathena.
- Forrest job growth has increased by 14.4% in the past 10 years.
 Wathena, KSForrest, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.3%  Unlock6.3%
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