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Willard, MO vs Smithville, MO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Smithville has been positive.
- Smithville has 0.6% more unemployment than Willard.
- Smithville job growth has increased by 12.3% in the past 10 years.
 Willard, MOSmithville, MOUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Willard    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here for 1 year and I love it. It is such a great small town to live in. People are so friendly and nice. The post office has the nicest people working there.  More

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Over 18 years ago

in response to Allison's comments......I have lived in several states from Southern CA, to Atlanta,GA, Orlando,FL and Nashville,TN to name a few and I have found it hard  More

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Dont listen to the other commets, Willard had now a Mc Donalds, and is looking at finding more. Willard is a huge place to find land. That will be developed very soon.  More

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Reviews for Smithville    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Smithville for 9 years, very beautiful and peaceful. Beautiful lake and wildlife. Great place to raise a family. A hometown beachy  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have lived here virtually all my life. It has grown a great deal in the past 15 years which some of us "natives" resent, just a little. It is a great place to raise  More

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