Employment Grows in 3 out of 5 Rural Counties

Provides data on employment growth and decline in rural counties across the country. Although all regions saw growth, it did tend to be concentrated in the Midwest, Southeast, and Pacific Northwest. Many counties in areas that had seen significant employment growth due to oil and gas resources saw a decline. Despite growth, the overall rural employment level remains below it's pre-recession level.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news