U.S. drug overdose death rate in 2020, by urbanicity and gender
In 2020, there were around 40 overdose deaths among males per 100,000 population in urban settings, while the drug overdose death rate was slightly lower for males in rural areas with 34 deaths per 100,000 population. This statistic shows the death rate from drug overdose in the U.S. in 2020, by urbanicity and gender.