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Poll: Rural Nebraskans are increasingly pessimistic about present, future

September 18, 2023

Agriculture & Environment

Rural Nebraskans’ optimism about the future is slightly down compared to last year, and their metropolitan counterparts are more optimistic about both their current situation and the future, according to the 2021 Nebraska Rural and Metro Polls.

Polls: Nebraskans — especially those in metro areas — optimistic about future

December 16, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

Fifty-six percent of respondents to the 2019 Nebraska Rural Poll believe they are better off than they were five years ago, up from 52% last year.

Rural Poll: Nebraskans remain optimistic despite challenges

August 31, 2020

Agriculture & Environment

Fifty-six percent of respondents to the 2019 Nebraska Rural Poll believe they are better off than they were five years ago, up from 52% last year.

Poll shows optimism on the rise in rural Nebraska

September 11, 2019

Agriculture & Environment

Fifty-two percent of respondents to the 2018 Nebraska Rural Poll said they were better off this year than five years ago.

Rural Nebraskans express optimism for the future

September 27, 2018

Agriculture & Environment

UNL poll: Rural Nebraskans' optimism at 20-year high

July 14, 2015