The community health nurse is providing statistics to the local government on poverty rates in the community. In providing comparison data, the nurse includes information across the United States and Puerto Rico. Which statement best summarizes the percentage of people living in poverty in the United States and Puerto Rico in 2017?

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According to the infographic, there are five states that have a poverty rate of 18% or more: West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Four states (Arkansas, Alabama, Kentucky, and District of Colombia) reported 16% to 17.9% of poverty. The largest group, with 11 states, is the group with 13% to 15.9% of poverty. Twelve states have less than 11% of reported poverty. The average U.S. poverty rate is 13.4%.

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