Death rates in the U.S. from 1999 to 2019, by urban-rural classification

In 2019, there were around 693 deaths per 100,000 population in the United States in urban areas, a significant decrease from around 865 deaths per 100,000 population in 1999. The decrease wasn't as significant for rural areas. In 2019, there were around 834 deaths per 100,000 population in rural areas, a slight decrease from around 924 deaths per 100,000 population in 1999. This statistic illustrates the age-adjusted death rates in the United States from 1999 to 2019, by urban-rural classification.