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West Plains, MO vs McPherson, KS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in McPherson has been positive.
- McPherson has 2.5% more unemployment than West Plains.
- McPherson job growth has increased by 6.2% in the past 10 years.

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 West Plains, MOMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.0%2.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth19.8%18.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.0%-1.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.2%4.6%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-0.5%-0.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%6.2%6.3%

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Reviews for West Plains    6 Reviews

Over 11 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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Over 14 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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Over 15 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 Mcpherson    6 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have been visiting McPherson for many years since stumbling across the place in 2009 on a road trip. The town has always been a peaceful place with wonderful parks;  More

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This is an ok place to live if you are white straight christan republican and like to think you're the only ones on this planet. If not, it's the most racially  More

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Over 15 years ago

McPherson is located in the center of the state. Easy to get to by I-135 & US 56 Highway. The community has a wholesome attitude, appreciating the simple lifestyle,  More

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65775
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