Rural, Urban and Suburban Communities

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short readsApr 12, 2019

For many rural residents in U.S., local news media mostly don’t cover the area where they live

A majority of rural Americans say local news media mostly cover an area other than the one where they live.
short readsJan 4, 2019

More Americans are using ride-hailing apps

Today, 36% of U.S. adults say they have ever used a ride-hailing service such as Uber or Lyft. Prominent urban-rural gaps in adoption exist.
short readsDec 12, 2018

How far Americans live from the closest hospital differs by community type

Rural Americans live an average of 10.5 miles from the nearest hospital, compared with 5.6 miles for people in suburban areas and 4.4 in urban areas.
short readsOct 5, 2018

After 17 years of war in Afghanistan, more say U.S. has failed than succeeded in achieving its goals

About half of U.S. adults say the country’s mission in Afghanistan has mostly failed in achieving its goals, while about a third say it has mostly succeeded.
short readsOct 2, 2018

5 facts about U.S. suburbs

U.S. suburbs are evenly divided politically, but some have a clear Democratic or Republican tilt. Poverty has increased more sharply in the suburbs than in urban or rural counties.
short readsSep 10, 2018

About a quarter of rural Americans say access to high-speed internet is a major problem

Fast, reliable internet service has become broadly essential. But 24% of rural U.S. adults say access to high-speed internet is a major problem in their community.
short readsJun 19, 2018

Family life is changing in different ways across urban, suburban and rural communities in the U.S.

Changes in marriage and childbearing have reshaped the American family. These shifts are playing out somewhat differently across urban, suburban and rural counties.
short readsMay 30, 2018

As fatal overdoses rise, many Americans see drug addiction as a major problem in their community

The U.S. public’s concerns about drug addiction come amid increases in the number and rate of fatal drug overdoses across urban, suburban and rural communities.
short readsMay 22, 2018

Key findings about American life in urban, suburban and rural areas

The demographic trends reshaping the United States are playing out differently in America’s urban, suburban and rural communities. Read key findings about the attitudes and experiences of urban, suburban and rural Americans.
featureMay 22, 2018

America is changing demographically. Here’s how your county compares

Large demographic shifts are reshaping America. See how your community compares with others in the country.

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For many rural residents in U.S., local news media mostly don’t cover the area where they live

After 17 years of war in Afghanistan, more say U.S. has failed than succeeded in achieving its goals

About a quarter of rural Americans say access to high-speed internet is a major problem

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