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Nationwide, 9 percent of the senior-citizen population lived in poverty in 2010, according to Census Bureau data. But in a few U.S. cities, poverty rates among retirees are more than double the national average. Here are the places where the greatest proportion of people age 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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Why do some people live long, healthy, and happy lives, while others struggle with dementia, heart disease, and depression? Learn how to protect yourself from those outcomes based on the latest research on health, longevity, happiness, and finances in the U.S. News ebook.
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