Social Drivers in Rural Communities

The Root Cause Coalition conducted a public insight survey in May 2024.  Results show that, compared to urban and suburban residents, those living in rural areas are the least satisfied with accessible transportation options to complete their daily activities.  Low-income individuals as well as rural residents also report less access to fresh fruits and vegetables from their home.  Additionally, most respondents use their personal vehicle to get to places that are part of their daily routine; getting driven by a friend or family member is most common among lower-income individuals.  Rural residents also report more difficulty getting to the grocery store and fitness facilities.

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Methodology: 1,000 interviews among adults age 18+ were conducted from May 9-13, 2024 using an online survey. The results were weighted to ensure proportional responses. The Bayesian confidence interval for 1,000 interviews is 3.5, which is roughly equivalent to a margin of error of ±3.1 at the 95% confidence level.  Totals may not add up to 100% due to rounding.