Interactive Map: The Economy Where You Live

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The fallout from the recession has cut deeply into the housing security, employment and income of many Americans. But some parts of the country are clearly faring better than others. Here, three interactive maps show foreclosure and jobless rates as well as household income by county.

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Interactive map: The Economy Where You Live

Source: RealtyTrac Inc., U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nielsen Claritas

Credit: Robert Benincasa and Nelson Hsu/NPR

 

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