Listly by Lisa Sicard
All about living in a rural area, the benefits and the disadvantages of rural life.
The term “rural” refers to describing an area outside of a city or town. In the United States, there is 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.” Here, I will explore the various definitions of rural and urban areas in the United States for you in this first blog post from Rural Area Life. (This blog will be about living in rural areas, the advantages and disadvantages with tips for rural living.)
You may find there is no easy answer as to what is “a rural area.”
A rural area is an open swath of land that has few homes or other buildings, and not very many people. A rural area’s population density is very low.
The tech economy can — and should — be available to anyone, especially in rural America.
Missing some of your favorite local broadcasts? Our picks for the best TV antennas for rural areas go the distance to close those gaps.
Making the move from an urban or suburban area to a rural one can be a Culture shock. There are many things that you should take into consideration before you make the move and begin living in a rural area. This guide will help you understand some of the key differences between rural and urban life so that you can be prepared for what lies ahead.
Can you work from home with the internet in rural areas not always so fast? Learn how to pick the right internet providers to be able to work from home easily.
Do you feel like your rural neighbors are not friendly? Don't worry, it takes a lot of time in rural neighborhoods for people to come around and accept newbies.
If you’re thinking about making the move to a rural area, you’re probably wondering about the cost of living. Is it cheaper to live in a rural area? The answer is, it depends. There are a number of factors that can affect the cost of living in a rural area. With the recent inflation, the … Read More »
If you are going to live in a rural area, you must know the importance of planning as services and goods are not often close by. You have to know how to plan.
Pet care tips for you living in a rural area - what you need to consider and know for your pets safety and well being living in rural areas of the country.
The demand for homes in rural areas was the at the highest ever level in 2022 as more people left cities for rural areas of the country to live and work.
This post extensively discusses 25 plus ways to create cool man cave office ideas to increase productivity for your home office man cave.
Are you have trouble finding food for cheap recipes living in a rural area? There are some substitutes you can use in your recipes for butter and eggs
When the Federal Reserve convenes at the end of January 2023 to set interest rates, it will be guided by one key bit of data: the U.S. inflation rate. The problem is, that stat ignores a sizable chunk of the country – rural America.
The USDA is working on a broader push to help communities reap economic rewards from the growing recreation sector.
Are you interested in buying a rural property, but don't know if you qualify for a loan under the USDA Property Eligibility? Read on to learn more about it.
Are you interested in buying a rural property, but don't know if you qualify for a loan under the USDA Property Eligibility? Read on to learn more about it.
For rural area residents receiving good healthcare is imperative. Rural health clinics offer a great option for many that live in rural communities in the US.
April in Maine is known as mud season. As the snow melts, dirt roads and driveways turn to mud and many businesses shut down.
Learn what you can do to get rid of annoying cluster flies in your home in the rural area. There are several steps you can take to avoid them.
Learn how you can banish the mayflies that come out in May in parts of the Northeast, especially in rural areas.
I wanted to share my rural life after living in a rural area for 3 years. It was a drastic move. Here are some tips from my rural life
Maine moose are plentiful especially in the northwestern area of the state. But what are your chances of seeing a moose in Maine?
The effects of population growth in rural areas needs to be looked at and planned for as some small rural towns are bursting at the seams.
Many rural and mountain dwellers wonder are lupines deer resistant? Learn how you can protect your garden from the deer with lupines.
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