"Rural America at a Glance" (2024), by Tracey Farrigan, Brandon Genetin, Austin Sanders, John Pender, Kelsey L. Thomas, Richelle Winkler, and John Cromartie, examines socioeconomic conditions, demographic shifts, and aging in place in rural communities. ers.usda.gov/sites/default/files/_laserfiche/publications/110351/EIB-282.pdf?v=63413.

"Rural Homeownership Challenges: A Perspective from Eastern Kentucky" (2025), by Sharon Cornelissen and Katie McCann, uses a case study of Perry County, Kentucky, and the surrounding areas to illustrate housing challenges in rural areas. consumerfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Rural-Homeownership-Challenges-Eastern-Kentucky- Report.pdf.

"Rural Affordable Rental Housing: Quantifying Need, Reviewing Recent Federal Support, and Assessing the Use of Low Income Housing Tax Credits in Rural Areas" (2018), by Andrew Dumont, explores how states allocate low-income housing tax credits to rural areas. federalreserve.gov/econres/feds/files/2018077pap.pdf.

"Preventing and Eliminating Homelessness in Rural Illinois" (2023), by the Housing Assistance Council, presents a case study of the state of Illinois to demonstrate the distinctions of rural homelessness and approaches to address the problem. ruralhome.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/R2-Comprehensive-Report-SHPA_3.21.25.pdf.