The vaccination rate among adults in urban counties is 45.7%, but only 38.9% of adults are vaccinated in rural counties.
In, Kansas 41% of rural adults have been vaccinated, compared to 50% of adults living in urban areas. In Missouri, the adult vaccination rate is 31% in rural areas compared to 41% in urban areas.
COVID-19 vaccination rates are lower in rural counties than in urban counties, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nationwide, the vaccination rate among adults in urban counties is 45.7%, but only 38.9% of adults are vaccinated in rural counties. The disparity persists among different age groups and genders.