Small Towns
Contact Young Life Small Towns/Rural
Can Young Life work in small towns?
YES! And it's so important!
Teenagers in small towns experience the same thoughts and feelings as teenagers in big urban city centers.
- How do I fit in?
- Do I matter?
- What is my purpose?
They are searching for someone to live life with them, in their unique setting, and chat about how faith and life work together.
Did you know...?
- In the United States there are 18,025 small towns.
- There are over 32,000 schools in small towns; 18,000 are secondary schools.
- 21 percent of the U.S. population lives in small towns.
- 94 percent of the total square miles of the U.S. (3.4 million square miles) are considered rural.
- At-risk behavior statistics in rural communities are identical to urban centers.
Small Town Facts:
- Many small town high schools adjust schedules around the harvest or hunting seasons.
- The nearest Walmart may be over an hour away.
- The local high school may have special parking for students’ tractors or horses.
- It is a community event when a new fast-food restaurant opens!
- Young Life leaders have been known to reschedule summer camp dates to not interfere with the County Fair.
