There has been a long-standing gap between the earnings of rural and urban workers. In fact, the divide may be widening. In cities, people earn about 23% more than people in rural areas, according to ...

Federated Farmers agrees with the Government that decisions on future council structures should be driven locally, by elected representatives. "But we see problems with completely removing current ...

There’s a common perception that cities are dangerous places to live, plagued by crime and disease—and that small towns and the countryside are generally safer and healthier. But data tell a different ...

Congress has implemented a number of policies over the past four decades to boost access to care for rural Americans, who tend to be older and sicker compared with their urban counterparts. The ...

Cities worldwide face a growing challenge that affects millions of residents daily. Urban areas globally have become home to ...

While location isn’t the only factor influencing wages, understanding the causes of the divide can help workers in lower-paying areas find ways to boost their income. While 2025 income data hasn’t ...

In Matthew Roach’s two years as vital statistics manager for the Arizona Department of Health Services, and 10 years previously in its epidemiology program, he has witnessed a trend in mortality rates ...

In Matthew Roach's two years as vital statistics manager for the Arizona Department of Health Services, and 10 years previously in its epidemiology program, he has witnessed a trend in mortality rates ...

But rural students’ college entrance rate is lower than that of urban and suburban students. Within four years of graduating ...