Sociodemographic characteristics of the rural small towns in which the participating EDs were located
| Sociodemographic characteristic | Mean | SD | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5781.89 | 7247.96 | 172–45 212 |
| Population density per km2 | 216.81 | 219.20 | 0.6–956.1 |
| Median age of the population | 41.56 | 5.91 | 20.5–53.8 |
| Median income ($; people 15 years of age and over) | 23 778.33 | 5772.15 | 3792–44 885 |
| Median income after tax ($; people 15 years of age and over) | 21 735.48 | 4641.68 | 3792–37 985 |
EDs, emergency departments.