Insured for Health Care: Rural and Urban
More people in rural America have health insurance than in the cities. But that's not the whole story.
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Welcome to the Exurban Recession
Jobs have been lost all over the country. But losses are higher in exurban counties, the fast-growing communities that can be found between the cities and rural America.
The Recession: Rural Employment Winners and Losers
Nationally, the recession has been a job killer. But the economic downturn varies from place to place. Today, the Yonder looks at the rural, exurban and urban counties that have done the best, and worst, over the last year.
Rural Unemployment High, But Losses Moderated in May
Unemployment is still higher in rural American than in the cities. But the jobs picture changes from state to state, region to region.
Rural Job Losses Slow in February; Unemployment Rises
Rural unemployment rose again in February even as job losses slowed across most of rural America.
Rural Job Losses Jump in January
The United States lost jobs in January — and the losses in rural and exurban America were more severe than in the cities.
Where’s the Advantage to Rural America in Medicare Advantage?
Senators from Iowa and North Carolina say Medicare Advantage is vital for rural communities. But not many rural residents use these plans — and the plans they get are costly and unproven.
Largest Share of Army Recruits Come from Rural/Exurban America
Rural and exurban counties provided more than their share of recruits to the U.S. Army in 2008. Rural counties have been disproportionately represented in the military since the beginning of the Iraq War.
U.S. Army Recruits by State, 2008
This chart ranks the states by the rate of U.S. Army recruits from each state in 2008.
U.S. Army Recruits from Exurban Counties, 2008
This chart ranks the states by the rate of U.S. Army recruits from urban counties in 2008.