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Yoakum, TX vs Morganton, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Morganton has been positive.
- Morganton has 1.5% more unemployment than Yoakum.
- Morganton job growth has increased by 1.5% in the past 10 years.
 Yoakum, TXMorganton, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth23.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-11.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Yoakum    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

We have so many wonderful diffrent religion churches,almost around every connner in are  More

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Over 18 years ago

I was transferred down here 5 years ago .. Biggest mistake in my life.. if costs almost as much to live here as it does in Austin. The city owns the electric company and  More

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Reviews for Morganton    4 Reviews

We moved to Morganton in 2014 and love this town/area. The natural beauty in the Catawba Valley is astounding. Mountains, rivers, and beautiful trees are everywhere. The  More

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Over 11 years ago

Will be transplanting from the suburbs of Philadelphia and have visited Morganton on our way to Asheville/Hendersonville. It is close to take in what Asheville has to  More

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Over 12 years ago

It is the best place for schools. cost of living is great. Homes are cheap and affordable. Crime is very low. Recommend moving to Morganton NC  More

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