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West Plains, MO vs Mattoon, IL

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- Job Growth in Mattoon has been positive.
- Mattoon has 0.6% less unemployment than West Plains.
- Mattoon job growth has increased by 7.2% in the past 10 years.
 West Plains, MOMattoon, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth19.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%  Unlock6.3%
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Reviews for West Plains    6 Reviews
Ken · West Plains, MO
Ok to live
Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live, though jobs are hard to come by (have to know someone). Relocated here 2 1/2 years ago, still haven't gotten a good paying job. Cost of living is low  More

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donna · Newman, CA
Just wondering
Over 15 years ago

I'm thinking of moving to West Plains Missouri. I currently live in California and have a possible job opportunity teaching at the college in West Plains. I believe I'd  More

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John · Alton, MO
Air Quality only 43%
Over 16 years ago

We choose to live in Alton, MO because of the air quality of 75% The reason AQ in West Plains, MO is only 43 % A company there makes charcoal and a very big  More

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Reviews for Mattoon    1 Reviews
Elizabeth · Mattoon, IL
Small Town Living
Over 15 years ago

If you enjoy small town living it is as good as any other small  More

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