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News deserts in the U.S. - statistics & facts

News deserts are a growing problem. But what are they? The term ‘news desert’ refers to an urban or rural community with little access to local news and information, and often more specifically, a limited number or complete lack of daily and non-daily newspapers. In the United States, news deserts are proliferating as local news closures continue apace, leaving audience with reduced or limited access to information.
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Published by Julia Stoll, Dec 17, 2025

Key insights

  • Number of local daily/non-daily newspapers in publication in the U.S.
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  • Number of counties in the South without a local newspaper in the U.S.
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