Audio Materials in U.S. Public Libraries Per 1000 Population (2011)

Midwestern states shine in this ranking, claiming 5 of the top 10 spots.

Of the 10 states with the lowest number of audio titles per 1000 population, 8 are in the South.  9, if you count Texas.

And all the Dane County libraries are above average.

Sources:  
Institute of Museum and Library Services.  "Public Libraries in the United States Survey, Fiscal Year 2011".
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.  "Wisconsin Public Library Service Data".  (2011)

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