Recession Impact on Rural Income

Daily Yonder | READ STORY

Though median household income dropped for all areas of the United States population--falling by 6.9% nation-wide--rural areas saw less income decline during the 2000-2010 decade than either small cities or urban areas.

Farming Real Estate Values
USDA | READ STORY

This chart, produced by the USDA's Economic Research Service, shows real and nominal real estate values for U.S. farm sectors. Real estate values in this area have been on the gradual increase since the mid-90's.

Obesity and Marketing Trends
Advertising Age | READ STORY

This report investigates the relationship between increasing obesity rates among American consumers, and marketing practices, some of which target obese and overweight demographics, and some of which do not.

U.S. College Completion Rates
USDA | READ STORY

An interactive map tool which displays college completion rates in each of the U.S. states for adults 25 and older.

Comparative Educational Costs
Rural Policy Matters | READ STORY

A chart demonstrating the total instructional expenditure committed to recipients of high school diplomas in rural, town, suburban, and city areas of the United States.

American Community Preferences
Good Lifestyle | READ STORY

A recent survey on real-estate preferences (The 2011 Community Preference Survey) shows, among various other points, that a significant number of Americans prefer having ample walking space to owning a large home.

Urban Influence Since 1980
USDA | READ STORY

Though urban areas only make up 3% of the United States' geographical landscape, the USDA's Economic Research Service reports that urban influence is ever on the rise, showing a 13% increase from 1980 to 2000.