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Nursing shortage: Cities across the US with the fewest, most nurses

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24/7 Tempo reviewed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics ' Occupational Employment Statistics program to identify the metropolitan areas with the most (and fewest) nurses per capita in the United States.
24/7 Tempo reviewed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment Statistics program to identify the metropolitan areas with the most (and fewest) nurses per capita in the United States.
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25. Harrisburg-Carlisle, Pennsylvania • Registered nurses: 15 per 1,000 people (total: 8,630) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $74,100 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 574,659 • 65 and older population: 17.8% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,433 per 100,000 people (total: 13,815) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 64 per 100,000 people (total: 366)
25. Harrisburg-Carlisle, Pennsylvania
• Registered nurses: 15 per 1,000 people (total: 8,630)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $74,100
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 574,659
• 65 and older population: 17.8% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,433 per 100,000 people (total: 13,815)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 64 per 100,000 people (total: 366)
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24. Altoona, Pennsylvania • Registered nurses: 15 per 1,000 people (total: 1,850) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $65,980 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 122,492 • 65 and older population: 20.8% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 3,563 per 100,000 people (total: 4,412) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 53 per 100,000 people (total: 66)
24. Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Registered nurses: 15 per 1,000 people (total: 1,850)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $65,980
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 122,492
• 65 and older population: 20.8% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 3,563 per 100,000 people (total: 4,412)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 53 per 100,000 people (total: 66)
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23. Jackson, Tennessee • Registered nurses: 15 per 1,000 people (total: 1,970) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $57,860 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 129,209 • 65 and older population: 17.2% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 6,207 per 100,000 people (total: 11,080) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 127 per 100,000 people (total: 227)
23. Jackson, Tennessee
• Registered nurses: 15 per 1,000 people (total: 1,970)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $57,860
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 129,209
• 65 and older population: 17.2% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 6,207 per 100,000 people (total: 11,080)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 127 per 100,000 people (total: 227)
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22. Rapid City, South Dakota • Registered nurses: 15 per 1,000 people (total: 2,280) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $59,740 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 147,316 • 65 and older population: 18.2% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 7,677 per 100,000 people (total: 10,496) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 67 per 100,000 people (total: 91)
22. Rapid City, South Dakota
• Registered nurses: 15 per 1,000 people (total: 2,280)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $59,740
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 147,316
• 65 and older population: 18.2% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 7,677 per 100,000 people (total: 10,496)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 67 per 100,000 people (total: 91)
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21. Jackson, Mississippi • Registered nurses: 15 per 1,000 people (total: 9,030) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $63,610 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 583,080 • 65 and older population: 14.6% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,566 per 100,000 people (total: 27,320) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 102 per 100,000 people (total: 609)
21. Jackson, Mississippi
• Registered nurses: 15 per 1,000 people (total: 9,030)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $63,610
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 583,080
• 65 and older population: 14.6% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,566 per 100,000 people (total: 27,320)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 102 per 100,000 people (total: 609)
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20. Peoria, Illinois • Registered nurses: 16 per 1,000 people (total: 5,740) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $64,530 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 368,683 • 65 and older population: 18.1% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 5,022 per 100,000 people (total: 20,584) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 72 per 100,000 people (total: 296)
20. Peoria, Illinois
• Registered nurses: 16 per 1,000 people (total: 5,740)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $64,530
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 368,683
• 65 and older population: 18.1% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 5,022 per 100,000 people (total: 20,584)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 72 per 100,000 people (total: 296)
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19. Bismarck, North Dakota • Registered nurses: 16 per 1,000 people (total: 2,120) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $61,890 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 132,317 • 65 and older population: 16.1% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 12,870 per 100,000 people (total: 16,231) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 154 per 100,000 people (total: 194)
19. Bismarck, North Dakota
• Registered nurses: 16 per 1,000 people (total: 2,120)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $61,890
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 132,317
• 65 and older population: 16.1% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 12,870 per 100,000 people (total: 16,231)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 154 per 100,000 people (total: 194)
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18. Tyler, Texas • Registered nurses: 16 per 1,000 people (total: 3,710) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $60,940 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 230,221 • 65 and older population: 16.5% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,610 per 100,000 people (total: 5,872) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 87 per 100,000 people (total: 196)
18. Tyler, Texas
• Registered nurses: 16 per 1,000 people (total: 3,710)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $60,940
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 230,221
• 65 and older population: 16.5% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,610 per 100,000 people (total: 5,872)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 87 per 100,000 people (total: 196)
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17. Charleston, West Virginia • Registered nurses: 17 per 1,000 people (total: 3,530) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $62,560 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 211,285 • 65 and older population: 20.6% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,882 per 100,000 people (total: 7,707) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 73 per 100,000 people (total: 196)
17. Charleston, West Virginia
• Registered nurses: 17 per 1,000 people (total: 3,530)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $62,560
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 211,285
• 65 and older population: 20.6% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,882 per 100,000 people (total: 7,707)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 73 per 100,000 people (total: 196)
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16. Charlottesville, Virginia • Registered nurses: 17 per 1,000 people (total: 3,880) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $71,200 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 231,565 • 65 and older population: 17.9% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,264 per 100,000 people (total: 4,842) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 35 per 100,000 people (total: 74)
16. Charlottesville, Virginia
• Registered nurses: 17 per 1,000 people (total: 3,880)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $71,200
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 231,565
• 65 and older population: 17.9% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,264 per 100,000 people (total: 4,842)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 35 per 100,000 people (total: 74)
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15. Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Illinois • Registered nurses: 17 per 1,000 people (total: 1,580) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $58,130 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 93,647 • 65 and older population: 17.6% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 5,698 per 100,000 people (total: 1,072) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 53 per 100,000 people (total: 10)
15. Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Illinois
• Registered nurses: 17 per 1,000 people (total: 1,580)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $58,130
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 93,647
• 65 and older population: 17.6% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 5,698 per 100,000 people (total: 1,072)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 53 per 100,000 people (total: 10)
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14. Duluth, Minnesota, Wisconsin • Registered nurses: 17 per 1,000 people (total: 4,720) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $64,460 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 278,799 • 65 and older population: 19% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,685 per 100,000 people (total: 13,566) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 48 per 100,000 people (total: 139)
14. Duluth, Minnesota, Wisconsin
• Registered nurses: 17 per 1,000 people (total: 4,720)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $64,460
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 278,799
• 65 and older population: 19% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,685 per 100,000 people (total: 13,566)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 48 per 100,000 people (total: 139)
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13. Fargo, North Dakota, Minnesota • Registered nurses: 17 per 1,000 people (total: 4,260) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $65,900 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 245,471 • 65 and older population: 12.3% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 9,328 per 100,000 people (total: 22,107) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 78 per 100,000 people (total: 185)
13. Fargo, North Dakota, Minnesota
• Registered nurses: 17 per 1,000 people (total: 4,260)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $65,900
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 245,471
• 65 and older population: 12.3% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 9,328 per 100,000 people (total: 22,107)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 78 per 100,000 people (total: 185)
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12. Lima, Ohio • Registered nurses: 18 per 1,000 people (total: 1,830) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $70,080 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 102,663 • 65 and older population: 17.6% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 5,313 per 100,000 people (total: 5,506) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 90 per 100,000 people (total: 93)
12. Lima, Ohio
• Registered nurses: 18 per 1,000 people (total: 1,830)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $70,080
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 102,663
• 65 and older population: 17.6% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 5,313 per 100,000 people (total: 5,506)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 90 per 100,000 people (total: 93)
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11. Springfield, Illinois • Registered nurses: 18 per 1,000 people (total: 3,790) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $69,310 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 207,676 • 65 and older population: 17.9% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 5,175 per 100,000 people (total: 10,869) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 50 per 100,000 people (total: 104)
11. Springfield, Illinois
• Registered nurses: 18 per 1,000 people (total: 3,790)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $69,310
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 207,676
• 65 and older population: 17.9% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 5,175 per 100,000 people (total: 10,869)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 50 per 100,000 people (total: 104)
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10. Columbia, Missouri • Registered nurses: 19 per 1,000 people (total: 3,410) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $68,260 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 180,005 • 65 and older population: 12.3% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 5,911 per 100,000 people (total: 12,073) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 17 per 100,000 people (total: 35)
10. Columbia, Missouri
• Registered nurses: 19 per 1,000 people (total: 3,410)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $68,260
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 180,005
• 65 and older population: 12.3% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 5,911 per 100,000 people (total: 12,073)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 17 per 100,000 people (total: 35)
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9. Gainesville, Florida • Registered nurses: 19 per 1,000 people (total: 5,590) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $68,600 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 288,711 • 65 and older population: 14.4% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,708 per 100,000 people (total: 15,099) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 42 per 100,000 people (total: 136)
9. Gainesville, Florida
• Registered nurses: 19 per 1,000 people (total: 5,590)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $68,600
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 288,711
• 65 and older population: 14.4% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,708 per 100,000 people (total: 15,099)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 42 per 100,000 people (total: 136)
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8. Greenville, North Carolina • Registered nurses: 20 per 1,000 people (total: 3,550) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $66,270 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 179,914 • 65 and older population: 13.2% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,497 per 100,000 people (total: 7,977) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 27 per 100,000 people (total: 48)
8. Greenville, North Carolina
• Registered nurses: 20 per 1,000 people (total: 3,550)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $66,270
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 179,914
• 65 and older population: 13.2% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,497 per 100,000 people (total: 7,977)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 27 per 100,000 people (total: 48)
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7. Iowa City, Iowa • Registered nurses: 21 per 1,000 people (total: 3,600) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $65,390 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 173,401 • 65 and older population: 12.7% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 6,580 per 100,000 people (total: 11,129) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 31 per 100,000 people (total: 52)
7. Iowa City, Iowa
• Registered nurses: 21 per 1,000 people (total: 3,600)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $65,390
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 173,401
• 65 and older population: 12.7% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 6,580 per 100,000 people (total: 11,129)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 31 per 100,000 people (total: 52)
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6. Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina • Registered nurses: 22 per 1,000 people (total: 12,470) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $65,070 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 575,412 • 65 and older population: 15.2% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 3,443 per 100,000 people (total: 21,253) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 51 per 100,000 people (total: 312)
6. Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Registered nurses: 22 per 1,000 people (total: 12,470)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $65,070
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 575,412
• 65 and older population: 15.2% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 3,443 per 100,000 people (total: 21,253)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 51 per 100,000 people (total: 312)
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5. La Crosse-Onalaska, Wisconsin, Minnesota • Registered nurses: 22 per 1,000 people (total: 2,990) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $72,460 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 136,808 • 65 and older population: 17.1% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 6,490 per 100,000 people (total: 8,860) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 29 per 100,000 people (total: 40)
5. La Crosse-Onalaska, Wisconsin, Minnesota
• Registered nurses: 22 per 1,000 people (total: 2,990)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $72,460
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 136,808
• 65 and older population: 17.1% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 6,490 per 100,000 people (total: 8,860)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 29 per 100,000 people (total: 40)
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4. Morgantown, West Virginia • Registered nurses: 23 per 1,000 people (total: 3,210) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $60,270 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 140,259 • 65 and older population: 14.4% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,902 per 100,000 people (total: 4,037) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 12 per 100,000 people (total: 16)
4. Morgantown, West Virginia
• Registered nurses: 23 per 1,000 people (total: 3,210)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $60,270
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 140,259
• 65 and older population: 14.4% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,902 per 100,000 people (total: 4,037)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 12 per 100,000 people (total: 16)
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3. Sioux Falls, South Dakota • Registered nurses: 24 per 1,000 people (total: 6,310) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $59,150 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 266,100 • 65 and older population: 13.4% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 10,762 per 100,000 people (total: 27,490) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 114 per 100,000 people (total: 292)
3. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Registered nurses: 24 per 1,000 people (total: 6,310)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $59,150
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 266,100
• 65 and older population: 13.4% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 10,762 per 100,000 people (total: 27,490)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 114 per 100,000 people (total: 292)
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2. Ann Arbor, Michigan • Registered nurses: 25 per 1,000 people (total: 9,340) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $77,050 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 370,963 • 65 and older population: 13.8% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,862 per 100,000 people (total: 10,474) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 37 per 100,000 people (total: 135)
2. Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Registered nurses: 25 per 1,000 people (total: 9,340)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $77,050
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 370,963
• 65 and older population: 13.8% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,862 per 100,000 people (total: 10,474)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 37 per 100,000 people (total: 135)
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1. Bloomsburg-Berwick, Pennsylvania • Registered nurses: 31 per 1,000 people (total: 2,620) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $67,620 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 83,696 • 65 and older population: 19.9% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,333 per 100,000 people (total: 1,972) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 78 per 100,000 people (total: 66)
1. Bloomsburg-Berwick, Pennsylvania
• Registered nurses: 31 per 1,000 people (total: 2,620)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $67,620
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 83,696
• 65 and older population: 19.9% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,333 per 100,000 people (total: 1,972)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 78 per 100,000 people (total: 66)
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25. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, North Carolina • Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 2,600) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $63,140 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 480,891 • 65 and older population: 26.1% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,027 per 100,000 people (total: 18,031) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 73 per 100,000 people (total: 329)
25. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, North Carolina
• Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 2,600)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $63,140
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 480,891
• 65 and older population: 26.1% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,027 per 100,000 people (total: 18,031)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 73 per 100,000 people (total: 329)
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24. Grants Pass, Oregon • Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 470) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $87,100 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 87,393 • 65 and older population: 26% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 663 per 100,000 people (total: 567) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 05 per 100,000 people (total: 04)
24. Grants Pass, Oregon
• Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 470)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $87,100
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 87,393
• 65 and older population: 26% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 663 per 100,000 people (total: 567)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 05 per 100,000 people (total: 04)
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23. Bremerton-Silverdale, Washington • Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 1,450) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $81,630 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 269,805 • 65 and older population: 17.8% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 00 per 100,000 people (total: 00) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 00 per 100,000 people (total: 00)
23. Bremerton-Silverdale, Washington
• Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 1,450)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $81,630
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 269,805
• 65 and older population: 17.8% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 00 per 100,000 people (total: 00)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 00 per 100,000 people (total: 00)
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22. Warner Robins, Georgia • Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 1,040) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $63,410 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 193,729 • 65 and older population: 13.7% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,962 per 100,000 people (total: 5,292) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 76 per 100,000 people (total: 135)
22. Warner Robins, Georgia
• Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 1,040)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $63,410
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 193,729
• 65 and older population: 13.7% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,962 per 100,000 people (total: 5,292)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 76 per 100,000 people (total: 135)
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21. Morristown, Tennessee • Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 630) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $54,290 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 118,581 • 65 and older population: 19.2% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 5,124 per 100,000 people (total: 7,173) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 79 per 100,000 people (total: 111)
21. Morristown, Tennessee
• Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 630)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $54,290
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 118,581
• 65 and older population: 19.2% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 5,124 per 100,000 people (total: 7,173)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 79 per 100,000 people (total: 111)
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20. Burlington, North Carolina • Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 880) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $00 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 166,436 • 65 and older population: 16.9% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,514 per 100,000 people (total: 7,249) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 60 per 100,000 people (total: 97)
20. Burlington, North Carolina
• Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 880)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $00
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 166,436
• 65 and older population: 16.9% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,514 per 100,000 people (total: 7,249)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 60 per 100,000 people (total: 97)
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19. El Centro, California • Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 960) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $88,200 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 181,827 • 65 and older population: 13% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 8,996 per 100,000 people (total: 16,212) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 198 per 100,000 people (total: 356)
19. El Centro, California
• Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 960)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $88,200
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 181,827
• 65 and older population: 13% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 8,996 per 100,000 people (total: 16,212)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 198 per 100,000 people (total: 356)
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18. Yuba City, California • Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 920) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $121,450 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 174,848 • 65 and older population: 14.2% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 3,185 per 100,000 people (total: 5,458) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 15 per 100,000 people (total: 26)
18. Yuba City, California
• Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 920)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $121,450
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 174,848
• 65 and older population: 14.2% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 3,185 per 100,000 people (total: 5,458)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 15 per 100,000 people (total: 26)
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17. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, California • Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 1,410) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $142,930 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 274,255 • 65 and older population: 16.5% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 1,665 per 100,000 people (total: 4,558) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 10 per 100,000 people (total: 28)
17. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, California
• Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 1,410)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $142,930
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 274,255
• 65 and older population: 16.5% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 1,665 per 100,000 people (total: 4,558)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 10 per 100,000 people (total: 28)
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16. Yuma, Arizona • Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 1,090) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $74,930 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 212,128 • 65 and older population: 18.8% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 8,830 per 100,000 people (total: 18,352) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 189 per 100,000 people (total: 392)
16. Yuma, Arizona
• Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 1,090)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $74,930
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 212,128
• 65 and older population: 18.8% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 8,830 per 100,000 people (total: 18,352)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 189 per 100,000 people (total: 392)
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15. Lake Havasu City-Kingman, Arizona • Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 1,070) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $68,850 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 209,550 • 65 and older population: 30.3% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 3,143 per 100,000 people (total: 6,477) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 127 per 100,000 people (total: 262)
15. Lake Havasu City-Kingman, Arizona
• Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 1,070)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $68,850
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 209,550
• 65 and older population: 30.3% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 3,143 per 100,000 people (total: 6,477)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 127 per 100,000 people (total: 262)
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14. Brownsville-Harlingen, Texas • Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 2,160) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $69,730 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 423,908 • 65 and older population: 13.5% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 6,130 per 100,000 people (total: 25,855) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 240 per 100,000 people (total: 1,013)
14. Brownsville-Harlingen, Texas
• Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 2,160)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $69,730
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 423,908
• 65 and older population: 13.5% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 6,130 per 100,000 people (total: 25,855)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 240 per 100,000 people (total: 1,013)
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13. Ogden-Clearfield, Utah • Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 3,380) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $64,110 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 676,948 • 65 and older population: 10.9% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,904 per 100,000 people (total: 16,705) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 20 per 100,000 people (total: 67)
13. Ogden-Clearfield, Utah
• Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 3,380)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $64,110
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 676,948
• 65 and older population: 10.9% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,904 per 100,000 people (total: 16,705)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 20 per 100,000 people (total: 67)
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12. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania • Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 510) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $69,300 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 102,811 • 65 and older population: 20.4% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,006 per 100,000 people (total: 2,047) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 46 per 100,000 people (total: 47)
12. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
• Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 510)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $69,300
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 102,811
• 65 and older population: 20.4% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,006 per 100,000 people (total: 2,047)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 46 per 100,000 people (total: 47)
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11. Laredo, Texas • Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 1,290) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $68,920 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 275,910 • 65 and older population: 9.5% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 7,242 per 100,000 people (total: 19,703) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 138 per 100,000 people (total: 376)
11. Laredo, Texas
• Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 1,290)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $68,920
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 275,910
• 65 and older population: 9.5% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 7,242 per 100,000 people (total: 19,703)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 138 per 100,000 people (total: 376)
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10. Albany, Oregon • Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 590) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $77,940 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 127,335 • 65 and older population: 18.6% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 1,196 per 100,000 people (total: 1,469) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 19 per 100,000 people (total: 23)
10. Albany, Oregon
• Registered nurses: 5 per 1,000 people (total: 590)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $77,940
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 127,335
• 65 and older population: 18.6% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 1,196 per 100,000 people (total: 1,469)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 19 per 100,000 people (total: 23)
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9. Visalia-Porterville, California • Registered nurses: 4 per 1,000 people (total: 2,050) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $90,540 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 465,861 • 65 and older population: 11.4% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,524 per 100,000 people (total: 20,833) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 68 per 100,000 people (total: 312)
9. Visalia-Porterville, California
• Registered nurses: 4 per 1,000 people (total: 2,050)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $90,540
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 465,861
• 65 and older population: 11.4% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,524 per 100,000 people (total: 20,833)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 68 per 100,000 people (total: 312)
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8. Cleveland, Tennessee • Registered nurses: 4 per 1,000 people (total: 540) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $53,690 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 124,748 • 65 and older population: 17.6% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 5,181 per 100,000 people (total: 6,287) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 43 per 100,000 people (total: 52)
8. Cleveland, Tennessee
• Registered nurses: 4 per 1,000 people (total: 540)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $53,690
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 124,748
• 65 and older population: 17.6% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 5,181 per 100,000 people (total: 6,287)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 43 per 100,000 people (total: 52)
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7. Sierra Vista-Douglas, Arizona • Registered nurses: 4 per 1,000 people (total: 540) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $67,790 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 126,770 • 65 and older population: 22.3% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,994 per 100,000 people (total: 3,781) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 63 per 100,000 people (total: 79)
7. Sierra Vista-Douglas, Arizona
• Registered nurses: 4 per 1,000 people (total: 540)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $67,790
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 126,770
• 65 and older population: 22.3% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,994 per 100,000 people (total: 3,781)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 63 per 100,000 people (total: 79)
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6. Clarksville, Tennessee, Kentucky • Registered nurses: 4 per 1,000 people (total: 1,150) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $64,040 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 290,745 • 65 and older population: 10.6% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 3,744 per 100,000 people (total: 11,093) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 48 per 100,000 people (total: 141)
6. Clarksville, Tennessee, Kentucky
• Registered nurses: 4 per 1,000 people (total: 1,150)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $64,040
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 290,745
• 65 and older population: 10.6% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 3,744 per 100,000 people (total: 11,093)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 48 per 100,000 people (total: 141)
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5. Monroe, Michigan • Registered nurses: 4 per 1,000 people (total: 590) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $69,120 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 150,439 • 65 and older population: 18.1% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 3,694 per 100,000 people (total: 5,530) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 57 per 100,000 people (total: 86)
5. Monroe, Michigan
• Registered nurses: 4 per 1,000 people (total: 590)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $69,120
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 150,439
• 65 and older population: 18.1% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 3,694 per 100,000 people (total: 5,530)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 57 per 100,000 people (total: 86)
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4. Greeley, Colorado • Registered nurses: 4 per 1,000 people (total: 1,170) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $68,960 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 314,305 • 65 and older population: 12.2% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,753 per 100,000 people (total: 14,026) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 66 per 100,000 people (total: 196)
4. Greeley, Colorado
• Registered nurses: 4 per 1,000 people (total: 1,170)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $68,960
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 314,305
• 65 and older population: 12.2% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,753 per 100,000 people (total: 14,026)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 66 per 100,000 people (total: 196)
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3. Jacksonville, North Carolina • Registered nurses: 4 per 1,000 people (total: 730) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $63,210 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 197,683 • 65 and older population: 9.2% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,808 per 100,000 people (total: 5,445) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 22 per 100,000 people (total: 43)
3. Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Registered nurses: 4 per 1,000 people (total: 730)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $63,210
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 197,683
• 65 and older population: 9.2% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,808 per 100,000 people (total: 5,445)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 22 per 100,000 people (total: 43)
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2. Merced, California • Registered nurses: 3 per 1,000 people (total: 860) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $101,040 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 274,765 • 65 and older population: 11.2% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,427 per 100,000 people (total: 11,913) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 67 per 100,000 people (total: 181)
2. Merced, California
• Registered nurses: 3 per 1,000 people (total: 860)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $101,040
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 274,765
• 65 and older population: 11.2% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 4,427 per 100,000 people (total: 11,913)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 67 per 100,000 people (total: 181)
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1. Hinesville, Georgia • Registered nurses: 2 per 1,000 people (total: 170) • Registered nurse, annual median wage: $69,680 • All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000) • Total population: 80,008 • 65 and older population: 9.3% (total: 125,501) • Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,258 per 100,000 people (total: 1,812) • Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 42 per 100,000 people (total: 34)
1. Hinesville, Georgia
• Registered nurses: 2 per 1,000 people (total: 170)
• Registered nurse, annual median wage: $69,680
• All health care workers: 29.1 per 1,000 people (total: 14,000)
• Total population: 80,008
• 65 and older population: 9.3% (total: 125,501)
• Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Dec 1, 2020: 2,258 per 100,000 people (total: 1,812)
• Confirmed COVID-19 deaths as of Dec 1, 2020: 42 per 100,000 people (total: 34)
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