Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6459953 Journal of Rural Studies 2017 10 Pages PDF
Abstract

•Trump's rural advantage contributed to his Presidential election victory, but it was not sufficient to swing the election.•Trump's average over-performance was higher in more economically-, socially-, and health-distressed counties.•Trump performed better in counties with economic distress, poor health, low educational attainment, and high divorce rates.•Localized economic, social, and health distress were salient contributors to the 2016 Presidential election outcome.

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