As Older Rural Population Grew, Ratio of Rural U.S. Eldercare Establishments Fell
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Description
Bar chart comparing the number of eldercare establishments per 1,000 adults 65 or older in rural and urban areas between 2010 and 2023. Eldercare establishments include those that provide home health, long-term care, or assisted living services, as noted in the 2024 Rural America At a Glance report.
Author(s)
Brandon Genetin
Date
03/2025
Organization
USDA Economic Research Service
Tagged as
Elderly population
· Long-term care
· Rural-urban differences
· Statistics and data