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Wichita, KS vs Ponca City, OK

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ponca City has been positive.
- Ponca City has 1.0% more unemployment than Wichita.
- Ponca City job growth has increased by 10.5% in the past 10 years.
 Wichita, KSPonca City, OKUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Wichita    58 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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I grew up there. Here's the good, bad and ugly. First the bad- the worst thing about this place is the weather. It absolutely sucks all year. It's windy and freezing all  More

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Reviews for Ponca City    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Ponca City is a great place to live and raise a family. Located within 100 miles of three major cities and yet in a small town with great schools and friendly people  More

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