Learn all about living in a rural area and how it differs from the suburban or city areas of the country.
I was reading a post the other day on Reddit titled “Day 715 of living in Maine.” I am starting to feel (somewhat) accepted by the Mainer neighbors. It got me thinking: How long does it take for neighbors in rural neighborhoods to accept a new person or family in town? I know from first-hand […]
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The term “rural” describes an area outside a city or town. The United States has no one-size-fits-all definition of a rural area. The Census Bureau’s urban and rural definitions rely on population density, while other federal agencies use land area or population thresholds. Sometimes, rural areas are defined as those places that are not “urban.”
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If you are considering moving to a rural area, you must know the importance of planning. Many things can go wrong if you don’t plan. It’s often difficult to get help when needed in rural areas of the country. There are several reasons why planning is so important when moving to a rural area. Limited Services –
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Meet Stella, our new Victorian Bulldog puppy, we brought home six weeks ago. We forgot how much work a new puppy is! But she is a lot of fun and makes us laugh. We get more exercise chasing her. Aside from that, we seem to track all of her bowel and urination movements. House training
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Rural voter turnout surged in 2024, driven by a mix of factors that lit a fire under these communities. Economic concerns topped the list, with many feeling left out of policy decisions that hit their pocketbooks. Candidates recognized this and tailored messages that resonated with rural values and challenges. Social media played a pivotal role
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The latest jobs report showed only 12,000 jobs were added to the economy. As many jobs disappear what will happen to jobs available in rural areas? Are there enough government or social assistance jobs to sustain a rural area? According to the latest data and charts, those are the areas of job improvement today. Ever
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