Importance of local news outlets
% of U.S. adults who say local news outlets are __ to the well-being of their local community
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
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Importance of local news outlets
% of U.S. adults who say local news outlets are __ to the well-being of their local community
| Year | Extremely important | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12% | 32% | 41% | 12% | 3% |
| 2025 | 8% | 26% | 47% | 14% | 4% |
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
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