Rural-Urban Health Disparities in the Fifth District Before COVID-19
How did rural and urban counties compare on measures of health outcomes and drivers prior to the COVID-19 pandemic?
The Richmond Fed hosted the virtual Investing in Rural America Conference in October to explore opportunities for innovation in rural parts of the Fifth District.
Research indicates that one promising strategy for rural development is maintaining and improving the quality of an area's public schools.
How did rural and urban counties compare on measures of health outcomes and drivers prior to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Although the Fifth District’s black population tends to have higher employment and educational attainment compared to the nation’s, there are still significant disparities relative to whites.
Read President Tom Barkin’s new essay on whether the COVID-19 pandemic could provide an opportunity for small towns to rewrite their endings.
Population decline has been a problem for many rural communities, including in the Fifth District. What are the current trends and potential strategies to address it?
What does hospital capacity look like in the Fifth District, and how might rural hospital closings impact the current crisis?
Why are hospitals in rural areas closing at a higher rate, and what are the consequences for these communities?
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