But a sizeable number of rural Americans also checked the "not available" category-11.1%.

Together, they hold hearings and forums to examine important issues facing rural Americans.

I recognize that rural Americans face a unique combination of health care factors and challenges not found in urban areas.

Now the plans are envisioned as primarily for rural Americans who typically have few medical choices.

Suburbanites and rural Americans won't believe this, of course.

It later expanded into a series of lectures for rural Americans to provide stimulating thought and discussion about important issues.

Throughout his life he was widely considered a tireless advocate for working class rural Americans, particularly farmers.

In the past, backyard burning may have been the only way that many rural Americans could get rid of their waste.

A recent study found that fewer than one in four rural Americans have access to broadband.

Experts estimate there are about three people on each farm, meaning nearly 200,000 rural Americans must seek new lives.