Rural Majority
Of the 50 U.S. counties with the highest child poverty rates, 48 are located in rural America.
Most jobs in rural America span the low-wage category. While many think that poverty afflicts the urban setting, this report explains how rural America is affected. The report details issues with wages, public transportation, childcare, consumable goods, housing, healthcare. The report includes a four-part platform of recommendations outlining a way to stimulate new thinking and action.