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Poverty2008

Report on Poverty

Oregon Housing and Community ServicesReport on Poverty – 2008

Department Director

Victor Merced

Deputy Director

Rick Crager

Administrator, Community Resources Division

Pegge McGuire

Administrator, Information Services Division

Bill Carpenter

Research and Analysis Team

Robin Buchholz

Natasha Detweiler

Lisa Joyce, Manager

Philip Nickel

Design

Art4orm

Photographs provided by Oregon’s community action agencies and Rainy Gauvain, OHCS Homeless Programs Coordinator

Oregon Housing and Community Services725 Summer St NE, Ste BSalem OR 97301-1266Phone: 503.986.2000Fax: 503.986.2020TTY: 503.986.2100

If you have a disability and need this report in an alternate format, please contact OHCS.

You will also fi nd this report posted on the department’s website: www.oregon.gov/hcs

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OHCS Poverty Report 2008 | 1

Message from the Director

If the events of the last year have one lesson for us, it is that fortunes can change quickly.

In introducing the 2006 Report on Poverty, I refl ected on the good news that Oregon had dropped from its position as the hungriest state in the nation. This time, it is my sad duty to report that we have lost traction in our efforts to reduce hunger and Oregon now ranks third hungriest among the states.

This Report on Poverty

Oregon Housing and Community Services staff worked diligently to present the most current information available from the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey – which provides poverty and population information through 2007.

In the following pages, you will see budgetary challenges facing low-income Oregonians. Our Basic Family Budget provides insight into what families really need to make ends meet, from child care to food to transportation. In each county section, you will learn about job and population growth, housing and energy costs, and homelessness.

A gloomy year

The radical changes in our economy during the past 12 months have driven dramatic increases in demand for public assistance, and brought agonizing lifestyle changes for thousands of Oregonians.

When economic conditions change, people in poverty are among the fi rst to feel the pain and the last to benefi t from improvements. And as the recession deepens, it has begun to touch people unfamiliar with hardship. Each day, new faces appear at food banks, soup kitchens, and social service offi ces.

Between 2007 and 2008, we experienced:

• an increase in state unemployment from 5.4 percent to 8.1 percent

• infl ation in the cost of food of 5.9 percent

• fi ve percent growth in emergency food box distribution and a 13 percent increase in the number of people receiving food stamps

• growth in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families of nearly 16 percent

We hope this report will help policymakers and advocates understand the nature of poverty, and develop responses that can reduce the suffering of the hungry and homeless among us.

Yours sincerely,

Victor Merced, DirectorOregon Housing and Community Services

January 2009

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Table of Contents

Message from the Director . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Understanding the Poverty Report . . . . . .5

Oregon Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

County Statistics

Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Benton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Clackamas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Clatsop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Columbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Coos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Crook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Curry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Deschutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Gilliam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Harney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Hood River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Josephine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Klamath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Linn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

Malheur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

Marion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203

Morrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Multnomah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Polk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227

Sherman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235

Tillamook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243

Umatilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251

Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259

Wallowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267

Wasco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275

Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283

Wheeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291

Yamhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299

Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307


Understanding the Poverty Report

Major Findings

A summary of the most important population, economic, and housing trend data affecting this county.

Poverty Table

A summary table of major poverty and population trends. Use this for a quick understanding of the poverty population trends for the county and in comparison to Oregon and the US.

Is the county poverty rate higher or lower than the state? How many people have been added to the poverty population over time in your county?

Community Action Agency

The name and contact information for this county’s Community Action Agency. This is our partner for delivering anti-poverty services to this county.

Affordable Housing Map

A map showing where affordable housing units are located by census block group.

Use this to help understand where housing resources are located.

Low Income Needs

Lists needs of the low-income population identifi ed by the Community Action Agency.

Basic Family Budget Chart

Compares the basic family budget level to the federal poverty threshold.

Use this to help understand the gap between the federal poverty threshold and what a family needs to earn to be self-suffi cient.

Basic Family Budget

A carefully constructed estimate of what it really costs to support a family in the county. The budget is presented for a variety of family sizes, including single parents.

Use this to compare income needs to available jobs and program eligibility.


Sparklines

This information graphic presents the percent change in population by year for the county and cities. These provide a quick sense of historical context so that the reader can judge which changes are noteworthy. The gray area represents the standard deviation around the average, giving you another indication of which changes are the most signifi cant. When the line is outside of the grey area, the rate of population growth, or decline, is signifi cant.

Population Change

Information on population changes for the state, county, and major cities since 2000.

Was the population growth in your county consistent across cities or focused on particular regions?

Employment

Information on major industries in the county including employment gains/losses and salary information. Use this to determine overall workforce changes in the county.

What are the major growth industries in your area? Are they low or high paying jobs? How will they fare during a recession?

Birth Rates

First in a series of social indicators for the county and state. Use these to help indicate and describe the general public health of the county.

How does the county compare to the state?

Graphs

A graphical summary of population and employment change numbers. Use this to identify trends and compare the county to the state.

Are the rates of population and employment growth similar? How does your county unemployment rates compare to the state?

2007 Activities

A summary of major services provided to clients by the Community Action Agency.



Graphs

A graphical summary of poverty by age. Use this to compare the age distribution of those in poverty to the age distribution of the population as a whole.

Are the distributions similar? What population group is most over-represented in the poverty graph?

Average Hourly Wages

This shows the hourly wage earned by a variety of occupations compared to the livable wages needed. The color columns overlaid indicate the wage needed to meet the poverty threshold for both family sizes. Use this to demonstrate and discuss the idea of a “living wage” job.

Which full time occupations meet the basic family budget?

Poverty Population Characteristics

Provides detailed information on the facts of poverty for the county for a variety of population groups as they compare to their share of the population as a whole. Use this to describe the population in poverty and the concentrations within particular groups.

What percent of children younger than 18 are in poverty? What percent of people in poverty do the children account for in your county? What percent of the total population are children under 18?

How many households are considered “extremely low-income” in your county? What percent of those are spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing? How does the county compare to the state and the US?

Household Income

This identifi es the median income for both owner and renter households for the county, state, and US. It also presents information on what percentages of the income groups have a housing “burden”. To have a housing burden means that a household is spending more than is affordable on housing. The income groups are broken down by Low-Income status. Use this to identify and discuss housing affordability issues in your county and how they compare to the state and US.



Health Indicators

Additional social indicators of public health for the county and state. Use these numbers to describe the character and resources of your county and to discuss the health status of those in your county.

How does your county compare to the state?

Energy Shortfall

The shortfall data identifi es the gap between what households at these income ranges need to spend on energy and what they can afford to spend on energy. The dollar values are how much additional money they would need to pay their energy bills. Use this to discuss the ability of low income individuals to pay their energy bills.

How does your county shortfall compare to the state? What impact do increasing energy costs have on those in poverty?


Risk Factors

A fi nal set of social indicators that provide additional public health information for the county and state. Use these to describe risks in your community.

How does your county compare to the state?

How We Help

A summary of the various programs administered by OHCS and statistics on other state programs. Use these to identify what has been done in your county over time and to document program needs.

How do the services compare from 2004 to 2007? Are certain categories of service increasing or decreasing?

Homelessness

Presents the homeless count information from the January 2008 OHCS one night count. Use this to better understand and identify homeless populations in your county.

How many of the homeless in your county received shelter? What are the top stated reasons for their homelessness? What kind of support would a person need to overcome these obstacles?


State of Oregon

Major FindingsBy 2007, 13 percent of the state’s residents, or 474,189 people, lived on incomes less than the federal poverty level. This is 85,449 more Oregonians in poverty than in 2000. Across the state, 17 percent of children and 39 percent of families headed by single mothers fell below the poverty level. African-Americans and Native Americans were at least twice as likely to live below the poverty line as their White and Asian neighbors; 24 percent of the Hispanic population were in poverty.

% in Poverty

% of People in Poverty

% of all Population

% in Poverty

% of Families in Poverty

% of all Families

% in Poverty


% of all Population

OHCS determined that a single parent with one preschool-aged child needed an income of $26,724 in rural counties and $31,920 in urban counties to pay for basic living expenses in 2007.

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development defi nes “low income” as households that earn less than 80 percent of median income. In 2007, over one-third, or 557,254, of Oregon households earned less than $38,984 in Oregon thereby qualifying as low income. Two-thirds of these households were housing burdened, that is they spent 30 percent or more of their income on housing and utilities.

In 2007, over 235,000 public school students (42 percent of students) qualifi ed for free or reduced-price lunches because their families’ incomes were less than 185 percent of the federal poverty level. This proportion remained virtually unchanged since 2004.

Two economic sectors lost jobs in 2007: Manufacturing and Financial Activities. These were high-paying sectors with wages averaging more than $50,000 per year. Largest job growth (4 percent) occurred in Leisure and Hospitality, with average annual wage of only $16,112.

OregonUnited States

2007

Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

1999

-200

7

Percent change in Number in Poverty

Percent change in Population

Number of additional people in Poverty

Number of additional Population

474,189 38,052,247

12.9% 13.0%

22.0% 12.2%

9.5% 7.2%

+ 85,449 + 4,152,435

+ 326,056 + 20,199,253

Oregon Poverty Rates by Age & Disability Status - 2007

Total Population 13% - -

Children younger than 18 17% 30% 23%

People 18-64 12% 61% 64%

People 65 and older 8% 8% 13%

People with a disability 21% 27% 16%

Poverty Rates by Family - 2007

All Families 9% - -

Families with children under 18 14% 77% 48%

Single women with children under 18 39% 49% 11%

Poverty Rates by Race/Ethnicity - 2007


White 12% 78% 86%

Black 29% 4% 2%

American Indian 30% 4% 2%

Asian 13% 4% 4%

Pacifi c Islander 18% 0% 0%

Other 18% 5% 3%

2 or more races 20% 5% 3%

Hispanic origin 24% 19% 11%


State of Oregon


State of Oregon

Householder(s) 1 Parent 1 Parent 2 Parents 2 Parents

Children 3-5 yr old3-5 yr old, 6-8 yr old,

and 9-11 yr old3-5 yr old

3-5 yr old, 6-8 yr old, and 9-11 yr old

Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total

Hourly Wage needed for Basic Family Budget

Federal Poverty Threshold (FPT)

Percent of Basic Family Budget

2007 Oregon Rural Basic Family Budget





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




2007 Oregon Urban Basic Family Budget

$621 $867 $621 $867

$316 $615 $512 $774

$396 $965 $396 $965

$390 $390 $524 $524

$247 $308 $359 $424

$290 $459 $351 $509

-$33 $39 $211 $26

$2,227 $3,643 $2,974 $4,089

$26,724 $43,716 $35,688 $49,068

$12.85 $21.02 $8.58 $11.80

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

54% 48% 47% 50%

$718 $1,041 $718 $1,041

$316 $615 $512 $774

$491 $1,233 $491 $1,233

$317 $317 $439 $439

$230 $295 $325 $393

$321 $513 $381 $563

$267 $683 $299 $715

$2,660 $4,697 $3,165 $5,158

$31,920 $56,364 $37,980 $61,896

$15.35 $27.10 $9.13 $14.88

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

45% 37% 44% 40%


State of Oregon

Number of Employees R

ank Average

Annual Pay Ran

k Basic Family Budget Wage

1 parent 1 child Ran

k

Oregon 1,728,036 $39,566

Urban: $31,920

Rural: $26,724

Baker 5,448 28 $28,043 31 $24,876 33

Benton 35,204 10 $41,967 3 $34,332 5

Clackamas 150,208 4 $40,445 4 $34,884 3

Clatsop 17,201 18 $29,816 24 $28,320 14

Columbia 10,749 22 $32,841 15 $31,776 9

Coos 23,329 15 $29,459 25 $26,568 17

Crook 7,053 25 $33,797 12 $26,220 20

Curry 6,926 26 $27,765 33 $26,712 16

Deschutes 69,304 7 $34,319 10 $33,036 6

Douglas 38,877 9 $32,212 16 $26,004 22

Gilliam 815 34 $34,721 6 $26,256 19

Grant 2,569 30 $29,352 27 $25,956 23

Harney 2,541 31 $29,898 23 $24,660 35

Hood River 12,012 20 $26,456 34 $34,800 4

Jackson 84,335 6 $32,895 14 $29,160 13

Jefferson 6,460 27 $30,548 19 $25,116 30

Josephine 25,115 13 $29,455 26 $27,612 15

Klamath 23,920 14 $31,946 17 $24,912 32

Lake 2,538 32 $30,125 20 $24,660 35

Lane 150,982 3 $34,328 9 $30,108 12

Lincoln 18,423 17 $28,359 30 $31,968 8

Linn 43,399 8 $34,691 7 $31,752 10

Malheur 12,970 19 $27,998 32 $24,708 34

Marion 140,203 5 $34,618 8 $24,924 31

Morrow 4,176 29 $36,375 5 $25,956 23

Multnomah 447,894 1 $44,989 2 $35,556 1

Polk 18,616 16 $29,241 28 $26,064 21

Sherman 664 35 $33,077 13 $25,956 23

Tillamook 8,800 24 $30,105 21 $32,880 7

Umatilla 29,599 12 $31,937 18 $25,344 28

Union 10,052 23 $29,939 22 $25,380 27

Wallowa 2,513 33 $25,808 35 $25,236 29

Wasco 10,797 21 $29,079 29 $26,364 18

Washington 250,662 2 $50,036 1 $35,160 2

Wheeler 271 36 $23,804 36 $25,956 23

Yamhill 32,654 11 $33,915 11 $31,620 11


State of Oregon

OregonEmployment

2007Number of Positions

2006-2007Change in Number of Positions

2007Percent Gain in Positions

2007Average Pay Per Position

Population and Economy

Industries with the Largest Number of

Employees, 2007

Trade, Transportation, & Utilities 336,887 3,965 1% $37,030

Education & Health Services 204,852 6,170 3% $39,705

Manufacturing 203,446 -3,295 -2% $51,707

Greatest Increase in the Number of Positions Leisure & Hospitality 171,582 6,889 4% $16,112

Education & Health Services 204,852 6,170 3% $39,705

Local Government 179,378 4,314 3% $39,353

Greatest Decrease in the Number of Positions Manufacturing 203,446 -3,295 -2% $51,707

Financial Activities 88,788 -445 -1% $50,940


State of Oregon

Oregon Average Hourly Wages 2007Occupational Earnings

Federal Poverty Threshold1 adult, 3 children: $10.19/hr

Federal Poverty Threshold1 adult, 1 child: $6.87/hr

Home Health Aides

Cashiers

Nursing Aides, Orderlies, Attendants

Rural Basic Family Budget, 1 adult and 1 child

Retail Salespersons

Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, Executive

Urban Basic Family Budget, 1 adult and 1 child

Rural Basic Family Budget, 1 adult and 3 children

Elementary School Teachers

Police, Sheriff’s Patrol Offi cers

Urban Basic Family Budget, 1 adult and 3 children

Average Wage Basic Family Budget

$0 $7.50 $15.00 $22.50 $30.00


State of Oregon

Oregon United States

Median Household Income

Owner Median Household Income

Renter Median Household Income

Total Households

Renters percent income spent on housing

Owners percent income spent on housing

Extremely Low Income (30% of Median Household Income)

Households earning 0-30% Median Household Income

Burdened households earning 0-30% Median Household Income

% Burdened

Very Low Income(50% of Median Household Income)



% Burdened

Low Income (80% of Median Household Income)



% Burdened

Workforce(120% of Median Household Income)



% Burdened

2007 Household Income

Note: Burden is defi ned as spending more than 30 percent of household income on gross housing costs (includes utilities).

$48,730 $50,740

$61,690 $63,059

$30,186 $30,915

1,471,965 112,377,977

29% 30%

23% 22%

$14,619 $15,222

179,761 14,253,915

149,621 11,355,585

83% 80%

$24,365 $25,370

139,493 10,880,250

96,863 7,043,215

69% 65%

$38,984 $40,592

238,001 17,456,318

122,962 8,364,889

52% 48%

$58,476 $60,888

263,859 19,191,149

85,103 5,823,144

32% 30%


State of Oregon

Statewide Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Statewide 2008One Night Count

Total Homeless Households

Total Homeless Population

Total in Emergency Shelter

Total in Transitional Housing

Total Turnaway & Street Count

Chronically Homeless Population

Unaccompanied Pregnant Youth

Households with Children

Stated Causes of Homelessness:**

**Respondents may give more than one reason

How We Help

HomelessnessOne Night Overview

New units created with OHCS funding resources 1,177 2375 3,124 1,522 2,252

OHCS funding for affordable housing $42,141,655 $31,873,553 $63,809,663 $59,884,826 $136,767,426

Single Family Loans for low-income households-# 995 1,073 915 808 920

Single Family Loans for low-income households-$ $89,848,519 $129,784,778 $117,322,932 $116,370,859 $143,244,322

Households receiving energy assistance-# -- 72,178 74,913 73,663 74,085

Units weatherized-# -- 3,233 2,664 3,209 3,012

Units weatherized-$ -- $10,903,996 $9,794,912 $10,964,706 $11,527,625

Average per unit weatherized-$ -- $3,373 $3,677 $3,417 $3,827

Oregon Health Plan enrollment-% 11% 12% 11% 11% 11%

Students eligible for free/reduced lunch-# 185,483 230,811 220,146 233,359 236,942

Students eligible free/reduced lunch-% 34% 42% 44% 42% 42%

Population receiving Food Stamps-% -- 17% 17% 16% 17%

Population receiving TANF-% -- 2% 2% 2% 2%

7,906

12,529

3,084

4,052

5,393

1,923

32

2,045

36%

32%

26%

16%

16%

14%

14%

13%

10%

9%

* indicates that data cannot be compared to previous years due to changes in data collection.-- indicates data is not available.

Couldn’t afford rent

Unemployed

Drug/Alcohol (Self)

Mental or Emotional disorder

Kicked out by family/friends

Evicted by Landlord

Criminal History

Domestic Violence

Poor Rental History

Credit


State of Oregon


Baker County

Major FindingsBaker County’s population declined 2 percent from 2000 to an estimated 16,435, while the state’s population grew 9 percent. The most recent poverty information for Baker County dates to the 2000 Census. At that time, 14.7 percent of county residents had incomes below the federal poverty level. In 2007, 20 percent of county residents received food stamps and 46 percent of students qualifi ed for free- or reduced-price school lunches—an increase from the 36 percent of students who qualifi ed in 2000.

Unemployment remained above the Oregon average at 6.0 percent in 2007. Since 2001, total Baker County jobs increased 6 percent to 5,448. However, from 2006 to 2007, the largest job-growth was in Leisure and Hospitality where average annual pay was only $12,221. Manufacturing lost the most jobs, 45, which paid an average of $32,398. The largest employment sectors were Trade, Transportation, and Utilities,

with 959 jobs and Local Government (including schools) employing 734 people. These sectors paid approximately $26,000 to $29,000 a year, less than needed to support a family of three or more people. Thus, two-parent families needed two incomes to get by and one-parent families had little or no buffer against fi nancial emergencies.

Community Action AgencyCommunity Connection of NE Oregon (CCNO)104 Elm StreetLaGrande, OR 97850(541) 963-3186www.ccno.org

Affordable Housing Units by Census Block Group

Baker County

OregonUnited States

2000

Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

1990

-200

0





2,407 388,740 33,899,812

14.7% 11.6% 12.4%

10.0% 12.7% 6.8%

9.3% 20.4% 13.2%

+ 218 + 43,873 + 2,156,948

+ 1,424 + 579,078 + 32,712,033


Baker County

Low-Income NeedsCommunity Connection of Northeast Oregon (CCNO) identifi ed the following as the primary needs for the low-income population of Baker County in 2006:

• energy assistance

• housing resources and assistance, including permanent affordable housing, rental assistance, emergency shelter, preservation of affordable housing, and home-buying assistance

• home weatherization

• emergency food

• transportation





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Baker County’s Basic Family Budget

Basic Family Budget vs. Federal Poverty Threshold

1 Parent, 1 Child 1 Parent, 3 Children 2 Parents, 1 Child 2 Parents, 3 Children

Federal Poverty Threshold Basic Family Budget

Federal Poverty Threshold

1 Parent, 1 Child 1 Parent, 3 Children 2 Parents, 1 Child 2 Parents, 3 Children$0

$12,500

$25,000

$37,500

$50,000

$46,908

$33,684

$41,436

$24,876 $24,744

$16,689

$21,100

$14,291

$567 $825 $567 $825

$316 $615 $512 $774

$378 $916 $378 $916

$390 $390 $524 $524

$247 $308 $359 $424

$274 $446 $334 $496

-$99 -$47 $133 -$50

$2,073 $3,453 $2,807 $3,909

$24,876 $41,436 $33,684 $46,908

$11.96 $19.92 $8.10 $11.28

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

57.4% 50.9% 49.5% 52.8%


Baker County

Baker CountyEmployment





Population Change Since 2000


2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007

Trade, Transportation, & Utilities 959 6 0.6% $26,400

Local Government 734 12 1.7% $29,101

Education & Health Services 679 20 3.0% $29,418

Greatest Increase in the Number of Positions Leisure & Hospitality 640 65 11.3% $12,221

Construction 286 33 13.0% $23,536

Education & Health Services 679 20 3.0% $29,418

Greatest Decrease in the Number of Positions Manufacturing 640 -45 -6.6% $32,398

Professional & Business Services 294 -13 -4.2% $29,892

Federal Government 239 -3 -1.2% $54,517

OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

BAKER -1.9% 16,750 16,700 16,700 16,500 16,550 16,500 16,470 16,435

Baker City 2.3% 9,880 9,840 9,840 9,840 9,900 9,960 10,035 10,105

Greenhorn -- 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2

Haines 2.4% 425 430 440 440 440 440 435 435

Halfway 4.4% 340 340 350 350 350 350 355 355

Huntington 8.7% 515 520 520 520 520 520 560 560

Richland 0.0% 150 150 160 160 150 150 135 150

Sumpter -2.9% 175 170 170 170 170 170 170 170

Unity -11.5% 130 130 130 130 120 120 125 115

Unincorporated -11.5% 5,135 5,120 5,090 4,890 4,898 4,788 4,653 4,543


Birth Rates

2002-2005, averageBirth Rate per 1,000

BakerCounty

10State ofOregon

132002-2005, average

Teenage Birth Rate per 1,000 females ages 15-19

BakerCounty

40State ofOregon

34

Energy assistanceprovided energy assistance to 679 households with 1,348 people

Housing emergency housing assistance to 392 people in 171 households

six- to 12-months of rental assistance, plus referrals and case management for 38 people in 22 households

rehabilitated homes for nine households

began planning for the rehabilitation of the 36-unit Elkhorn Village

provided closing costs to 27 fi rst-time home-buying households with 54 people

Weatherizationweatherized 13 homes with 25 people, including insulation, window replacement, and pipe and duct wrapping

Emergency foodprovided 7,393 food boxes to 3,080 households

Transportationgave 28,903 rides to work, shopping, and other important errands

2007 Community Action Agency Activities

Population Change vs. Employment Change Since 2001

Oregon Baker County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

Oregon Baker County

Baker County

Baker County


Baker County

Average Hourly Wages 2007Occupational Earnings


% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


% of all Families

% in Poverty


% of all Population



Cashiers

Retail Salespersons

Home Health Aides



Basic Family Budget, 1 adult and 1 child

Basic Family Budget, 1 adult and 3 children



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57%

24%

Poverty by Age – 2007

Population by Age – 2007



16%

52%

32%

Poverty Rates by Age & Disability Status - 2000



People 18-64 13% 52% 57%




All Families 10% - -





White 14% 92% 96%

Black 7% 0% 0%


Asian 17% 1% 0%


Other 33% 2% 1%




Baker County

Baker County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$29,978 $40,818 $41,851

$33,768 $50,713 $51,323

$21,522 $27,197 $27,362

6,883 1,333,723 105,480,101

26% 27% 26%

18% 20% 19%

$8,993 $12,245 $12,555

589 130,651 11,699,872

446 95,676 7,818,106

76% 73% 67%

$14,989 $20,409 $20,926

551 116,207 9,420,125

284 79,730 5,574,769

52% 69% 59%

$23,982 $32,654 $33,481

826 188,180 14,338,619

308 76,910 5,210,182

37% 41% 36%

$35,974 $48,982 $50,221

988 219,670 16,670,770

210 56,949 3,488,912

21% 26% 21%


Baker County

EnergyIndividual Household Energy Shortfall

Health Indicators

2006 Percent of Population without Health Insurance

(by Region)

BakerCounty

14%State ofOregon

16%2007 Number of Primary

Care Providers per 100,000

BakerCounty

103State ofOregon

1122006 Percentage of 2 year olds who are “adequately”

immunized

BakerCounty

69%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %

of adults who consume at least 5 servings of fruits &

vegetables per day

BakerCounty

28%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average

Percent of Adults who Smoke Cigarettes

BakerCounty

23%State ofOregon

20%Community access agencies reach all.

less than 50% of Federal Poverty Level

50%-74% of Federal Poverty Level

75-99% of Federal Poverty Level




Average for <185% of Federal Poverty Level

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$1,470

$1,526

$998

$1,2686

$1,492

$1,717

$1,942

$2,279

Baker County 2007 Oregon 2007


Baker County

Baker County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Baker County 2008One Night Count











How We Help


Risk Factors

2006-2007, school yearHigh School Dropout Rate

BakerCounty

2%State ofOregon

4%2005-2006, school year

Percent of 8th graders who reported using illicit drugs in

the previous 30 days

BakerCounty

14%State ofOregon

16%2006

Criminal Offenses, percent of population

BakerCounty

10%State ofOregon

12%

New units created with OHCS funding resources 0 1 1 38 36

OHCS funding for affordable housing $0 $175,146 $62,140 $1,805,555 $128

Single Family Loans for low-income households-# 7 2 3 1 7

Single Family Loans for low-income households-$ $460,388 $165,100 $148,541 $69,500 $549,210

Households receiving energy assistance-# -- 468 531 554 557

Units weatherized-# -- 11 13 16 12

Units weatherized-$ -- $37,752 $52,315 $78,693 $56,208


Oregon Health Plan enrollment-% 14% 14%* 13% 13% 12%




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20%

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By Choice

Drug/Alcohol (In Home)

Drug/Alcohol (Self)



Pregnancy

Criminal History

Evicted by landlord

Medical Problem


Benton County

Major FindingsThe number of Benton County residents in poverty grew more than 4,000 between 2000 and 2007—a 41 percent increase. Just 7 percent of families had incomes below the poverty level, one of the lowest rates of family poverty in the state.

The 2007 unemployment rates remained the lowest in the state at just 4.1 percent in 2007, essentially the same as 2000. Benton County jobs grew 2 percent. Industries at the higher end of the wage spectrum lost jobs while industries at the lower end added jobs. From 2006 to 2007, the Natural Resources, Manufacturing, and Government economic sectors lost 516 jobs. The lost jobs had an estimated average pay of $45,000, replaced by positions in Trade, Leisure, and related industries with wages of approximately $23,000. At the same time, the county saw growth in employment in construction-related jobs that paid average wages of $39,000.

More students qualifi ed for free- or reduced-price lunch—29 percent, up from 20 percent in 2000. Analysis by OHCS shows that a two-parent family with three children ages 4, 7, and 10 needed an annual income of more than $60,000 to pay basic living expenses in Benton County. Each parent must make more than $15.00 per hour—more than the pay of cashiers, nursing aides, salespeople, and secretaries. People working in the lower-paid service and leisure industries struggled to meet basic living expenses.


Community Action AgencyCommunity Services Consortium545 SW 2nd, Suite ACorvallis, OR 97333-4466(541) 752-1010Fax (541) 752-2348www.csc.gen.or.us

Benton County

OregonUnited States

2007

Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

2000

-200

7





15,075 474,189 38,052,247

19.3% 12.9% 13.0%

41.4% 22.0% 12.2%

4.2% 9.5% 7.2%

+ 4,410 + 85,449 + 4,152,435

+ 3,275 + 326,056 + 20,199,253


Benton County

Low-Income NeedsCommunity Services Consortium identifi ed the following as the primary needs for the low-income population of Benton County:

• Housing; including affordable housing, home weatherization, rehabilitation, mortgage assistance and home ownership education

• Hunger prevention

• Youth employment readiness





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Benton County’s Basic Family Budget






$17,500

$35,000

$52,500

$70,000

$63,252

$38,712

$57,672

$34,332

$24,744

$16,689$21,100

$14,291

$721 $1,048 $721 $1,048

$316 $615 $512 $774

$503 $1,268 $503 $1,268

$343 $343 $468 $468

$230 $295 $325 $393

$321 $516 $382 $565

$427 $721 $315 $755

$2,861 $4,806 $3,226 $5,271

$34,332 $57,672 $38,712 $63,252

$16.51 $27.73 $9.31 $15.20

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

41.6% 36.6% 43.1% 39.1%


Benton County

Benton CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007

State Government 5,278 -69 -1% $46,778

Education & Health Services 5,083 100 2% $41,390

Manufacturing 4,702 -129 -3% $79,492

Greatest Increase in the Number of Positions

Trade, Transportation, & Utilities 4,240 197 5% $27,744

Leisure & Hospitality 3,624 136 4% $12,596

Construction 1,231 121 11% $38,978

Greatest Decrease in the Number of Positions

Natural Resources & Mining 1,079 -214 -17% $28,892

Manufacturing 4,702 -129 -3% $79,492

Local Government 2,611 -104 -4% $35,172


OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

BENTON 8.9% 78,300 79,000 79,900 80,500 81,750 82,835 84,125 85,300

Adair Village 73.8% 535 600 700 840 870 905 920 930

Albany (part)* 28.4% 5,140 5,240 5,385 6,035 6,215 6,455 6,535 6,599

Corvallis 11.0% 49,440 51,040 52,450 52,950 52,590 53,165 53,900 54,890

Monroe 2.5% 610 610 610 610 610 610 610 625

Philomath 16.8% 3,880 4,010 4,200 4,310 4,340 4,400 4,460 4,530

Unincorporated -5.2% 18,695 17,500 16,555 15,755 17,125 17,300 17,700 17,726


Birth Rates


BentonCounty

10State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


BentonCounty

10State ofOregon

34

Housingdeveloped a plan to address homelessness

Hunger Preventionincreased distribution of food by 167,830 over the 2006 total through Linn Benton Food Share (a program of Community Services Consortium)

provided an additional 1,000 individual food boxes

increased by 2,750 the number of meals provided at soup kitchens and meal sites.

expanded gleaning program promoting a self-help food security option for thousands of Linn and Benton County households

Youth Employment Readinesscoordinated youth work-training crews for natural restoration projects and historic cemetery restoration

Other Needsprovided energy conservation education and bill-paying assistance to 5,941 households in Benton, Linn and Lincoln counties



Oregon Benton County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Benton County

Benton County

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

Benton County


Benton County



% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


% of all Families

% in Poverty


% of all Population



Cashiers

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12%

70%

19%





7%

78%

14%Poverty Rates by Age & Disability Status - 2007



People 18-64 22% 78% 70%



Poverty Rates by Family - 2005-2007 avg

All Families 7% - -



Poverty Rates by Race/Ethnicity - 2005-2007 avg


White 16% 82% 87%

Black -- -- 1%

American Indian -- -- 1%

Asian 24% 7% 5%

Pacifi c Islander -- -- 0%

Other 29% 5% 3%



-- indicates data was suppressed due to confi dentiality.


Benton County

Benton County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$45,574 $48,730 $50,740

$76,878 $61,690 $63,059

$21,700 $30,186 $30,915

32,946 1,471,965 112,377,977

35% 29% 30%

19% 23% 22%

$13,672 $14,619 $15,222

5,246 179,761 14,253,915

4,731 149,621 11,355,585

90% 83% 80%

$22,787 $24,365 $25,370

3,314 139,492 10,880,250

2,615 96,863 7,043,215

79% 69% 65%

$36,459 $38,984 $40,592

4,266 238,001 17,456,318

1,971 122,962 8,364,889

46% 52% 48%

$54,689 $58,476 $60,888

4,420 263,859 19,191,149

1,203 85,103 5,823,144

27% 32% 30%


Benton County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

BentonCounty

17%State ofOregon



BentonCounty

118State ofOregon


immunized

BentonCounty

67%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

BentonCounty

30%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


BentonCounty

13%State ofOregon

20%Gleaning program provides access to fresh fruit.








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$579

$807

$1,034

$1,262

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Benton County 2007 Oregon 2007


Benton County

Benton County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Benton County 2008One Night Count











How We Help


Risk Factors


BentonCounty

3%State ofOregon




BentonCounty

11%State ofOregon

16%2006


BentonCounty

14%State ofOregon

12%

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23%

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OHCS funding for affordable housing $3,408,622 $0 $0 $0 $44,100



Households receiving energy assistance-# 1,356 1,506 1,549 1,512 1,509








Population receiving TANF-% -- 2% 2% 2% 1%* indicates that data cannot be compared to previous years due to changes in data collection.-- indicates data is not available.


Unemployed


Drug/Alcohol (Self)

Evicted by landlord

Domestic Violence


Criminal History

Medical Problem

Poor Rental History


Clackamas County

Major FindingsBetween 2001 and 2007, the population of Clackamas County grew by 7.9 percent, while the number of jobs increased 12 percent. Job growth resulted in a drop in the unemployment rate from 5.3 to 4.6. Median household income was nearly $12,500 a year higher than the state median.

Between 2006 and 2007, Professional and Business Services, Construction, and Leisure and Hospitality created the most new jobs. The fi rst two sectors had average annual pay of over $40,000 per job, while Leisure and Hospitality paid about $15,500 a year. Financial Activities and Manufacturing lost jobs with annual wages averaging more than $50,000.

Despite signs of economic growth, the percentage of students who qualifi ed for free- and reduced-price lunch increased from 20 percent to 27.5 percent between 2000 and 2007. The poverty rate rose from 6.6 to 9.5 percent, representing an additional 13,498 people, growing six times faster than the total population.

The poverty rate in Clackamas County remained below the state level, but rapid increases in recent years represent a troubling trend.

Community Action AgencyClackamas County Social ServicesPO Box 2950 2051 Kaen Road Oregon City, OR 97045(503) 655-8640Fax (503) 650-5722www.clackamas.us/socialservices/


Clackamas County

OregonUnited States

2007

Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

2000

-200

7





35,467 474,189 38,052,247

9.5% 12.9% 13.0%

61.4% 22.0% 12.2%

11.2% 9.5% 7.2%

+ 13,498 + 85,449 + 4,152,435

+ 37,860 + 326,056 + 20,199,253


Clackamas County

Low-Income NeedsIn 2006, Clackamas County Social Services identifi ed the following as the primary needs for the low-income population of Clackamas County:

• safe, permanent, and affordable housing

• public transportation services

• food and child nutrition

• access to services for non-English speakers

CCSS identifi ed the following as the primary needs for 2009:

• foreclosure prevention resources

• affordable rental housing units

• emergency rental assistance payments

• public transportation services

• in-home services for the elderly and people with disabilities

• treatment services for those with substance abuse problems





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Clackamas County’s Basic Family Budget






$17,500

$35,000

$52,500

$70,000

$65,184

$39,972

$59,520

$34,884

$24,744

$16,689$21,100

$14,291

$737 $1,073 $737 $1,073

$316 $615 $512 $774

$539 $1,368 $539 $1,368

$318 $318 $447 $447

$230 $295 $325 $393

$326 $523 $387 $573

$441 $768 $384 $804

$2,907 $4,960 $3,331 $5,432

$34,884 $59,520 $39,972 $65,184

$16.77 $28.62 $9.61 $15.67

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

41.0% 35.5% 41.8% 38.0%


Clackamas County

Clackamas CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007


Manufacturing 18,222 -104 -1% $50,658

Professional & Business Services 17,306 974 6% $49,296




Construction 12,400 611 5% $44,101

Greatest Decrease in the Number of Positions Financial Activities 8,300 -713 -8% $56,853

Manufacturing 18,222 -104 -1% $50,658

OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

CLACKAMAS 9.5% 340,000 345,150 350,850 353,450 356,250 361,300 367,040 372,270

Barlow 0.0% 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140

Canby 17.3% 12,910 12,790 13,440 13,910 14,110 14,385 14,705 15,140

Damascus 9,670 9,670 9,775

Estacada 13.2% 2,380 2,460 2,440 2,440 2,450 2,480 2,580 2,695

Gladstone 6.4% 11,470 11,450 11,620 11,790 12,140 12,170 12,210 12,200

Happy Valley 123.2% 4,650 4,930 5,810 6,370 6,640 7,275 9,210 10,380

Johnson City 6.3% 635 630 630 630 630 630 675 675

Lake Oswego (part)* 2.7% 33,115 33,270 33,428 33,530 33,595 33,740 34,015 34,010

Milwaukie 1.9% 20,540 20,550 20,550 20,580 20,590 20,655 20,835 20,920

Molalla 26.0% 5,710 5,690 5,780 5,800 5,930 6,395 6,830 7,195

Oregon City 14.7% 26,200 26,680 27,270 28,100 28,370 28,965 29,540 30,060

Portland (part)* 5.7% 750 760 759 770 780 785 785 793

Rivergrove (part)* 8.6% 290 290 290 290 310 315 315 315

Sandy 40.0% 5,425 5,380 5,780 6,200 6,360 6,680 7,070 7,595

Tualatin (part)* 13.7% 2,695 2,725 2,740 2,820 2,895 3,065 3,065 3,065

West Linn 7.8% 22,440 23,090 23,430 23,820 23,970 24,075 24,180 24,180

Wilsonville (part)* 9.7% 14,360 14,165 15,585 14,225 14,595 14,855 15,230 15,750

Unincorporated 0.6% 176,290 180,150 181,157 182,035 182,745 175,020 175,985 177,382


Birth Rates


ClackamasCounty

11State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


ClackamasCounty

22State ofOregon

34

Affordable Housingcreated 51 new affordable housing units in Clackamas County

provided 11 homeless families permanent affordable housing and case management

trained 32 families as fi rst-time homebuyers

issued report entitled “A Snapshot of Affordable Housing in Clackamas County” in conjunction with the county plan to end homelessness

Public Transportationprovided 681 seniors and persons with disabilities 8,211 rides to medical appointments, shopping, and other important appointments through the 93 volunteers serving the Clackamas County Transportation Reaching People Program

provided 14,209 rides, 17 percent to seniors and persons with disabilities through the Mountain Express bus service

Food and Nutritiondistributed 194,044 pounds of food to 4,502 families (duplicated count) through 10 sites

opened a new food pantry in West Linn that includes home delivery services

formed The Canby Center in 2006 to serve low-income families and the homeless population with weekly food boxes and meals, plus youth programs, dental services, employment programs, shower facilities and other services

expanded The Father’s Heart Street Ministry that provides clothing, lunches, food boxes, personal hygiene items, and some fi nancial assistance along with a drop-in center for homeless with a job board to aid those who are looking for work

Services for Non-English Speakerspublished community resource posters in English, Spanish, and Russian

created and fi lled a Russian/Ukrainian bilingual position in the Energy Assistance Program and a bilingual Spanish case manager in the Energy Education Consumer Competence program



Oregon Clackamas County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Clackamas County

Clackamas County

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

Clackamas County


Clackamas County



% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


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% in Poverty


% of all Population



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People 18-64 9% 61% 65%




All Families 6% - -





White 8% 81% 90%

Black 23% 2% 1%


Asian 9% 3% 3%


Other 23% 4% 1%





Clackamas County

Clackamas County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$61,220 $48,730 $50,740

$75,428 $61,690 $63,059

$40,778 $30,186 $30,915

141,347 1,471,965 112,377,977

26% 29% 30%

24% 23% 22%

$18,366 $14,619 $15,222

14,243 179,761 14,253,915

11,959 149,621 11,355,585

84% 83% 80%

$30,610 $24,365 $25,370

12,895 139,492 10,880,250

9,108 96,863 7,043,215

71% 69% 65%

$48,976 $38,984 $40,592

22,605 238,001 17,456,318

10,289 122,962 8,364,889

46% 52% 48%

$73,464 $58,476 $60,888

30,105 263,859 19,191,149

10,483 85,103 5,823,144

35% 32% 30%


Clackamas County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

ClackamasCounty

15%State ofOregon



ClackamasCounty

95State ofOregon


immunized

ClackamasCounty

70%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

ClackamasCounty

25%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


ClackamasCounty

18%State ofOregon

20%Youth volunteers connect with local seniors and people with disabilities.








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Clackamas County 2007 Oregon 2007


Clackamas County

Clackamas County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Clackamas County 2008One Night Count











How We Help


Risk Factors


ClackamasCounty

3%State ofOregon




ClackamasCounty

3%State ofOregon

16%2006


ClackamasCounty

7%State ofOregon

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OHCS funding for affordable housing $100,000 $2,738,242 $3,800,000 $3,311,047 $2,447,877





Units weatherized-$** -- $1,600,048 $1,087,567 $1,068,776 $1,459,872

Average per unit weatherized-$** -- $4,893 $5,012 $5,905 $6,606





Population receiving TANF-% -- 1% 1% 1% 1%* indicates that data cannot be compared to previous years due to changes in data collection.**Average is estimated from OHCS fi nancial and database records-- indicates data is not available.


Medical Problem


Domestic Violence

Unemployed


Drug/Alcohol (Self)

Criminal History

Evicted by landlord

Credit


Clatsop County

Major FindingsBetween 2001 and 2007, unemployment in Clatsop County dropped from 5.8 percent to 4.8 percent while the population grew 4.4 percent. In 2007, business in the county created 645 new jobs, nearly half of those in the Leisure and Hospitality economic sector, which paid average annual wages of $15,704. A job in that sector paid enough for a two-person family (such as a single mother with one child) to live just above the federal poverty level, far less than what such a family actually needed to cover basic needs. A secretarial job (averaging $13.14 an hour in the county) paid almost the $13.62 needed to fund all basic needs for that family.

Median household income was $39,479, less than the state median of $47,385. The 2007 poverty rate remained at 13 percent; unchanged from the 2000 level. Between 2000 and 2007 poverty among single mothers declined one percentage point to 40 percent.

A signifi cant increase in the percentage of public school students qualifi ed for free and reduced-

price lunch–42 percent, up 13 points from 2000 levels–pointed to increasing economic pressure on families with children.


Community Action AgencyCommunity Action Team, Inc.125 N. 17th St.St. Helens, OR 97051(503) 397-3511Fax (503) 397-3290www.cat-team.org

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Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

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4,794 488,896 38,567,903

13.4% 13.5% 13.3%

3.7% 25.8% 13.8%

4.9% 7.9% 6.2%

+ 169 + 100,156 + 4,668,091

+ 1,734 + 263,630 + 16,976,436


Clatsop County

Low-Income NeedsCommunity Action Team, Inc. prioritizes the needs of the low-income population in Clatsop County as follows:

• Food insecurity

• Housing, including emergency housing assistance, emergency shelters, permanent housing for homeless, transitional housing, and workforce housing

• Debt recovery programs, foreclosure avoidance assistance

• Weatherization/energy assistance

• Youth services

• Employment and family wage jobs





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Clatsop County’s Basic Family Budget






$15,000

$30,000

$45,000

$60,000

$53,772

$36,876

$52,176

$28,320$24,744

$16,689$21,100

$14,291

$644 $932 $644 $932

$316 $615 $512 $774

$426 $1,047 $426 $1,047

$390 $390 $524 $524

$247 $308 $359 $424

$298 $480 $358 $529

$39 $576 $250 $251

$2,360 $4,348 $3,073 $4,481

$28,320 $52,176 $36,876 $53,772

$13.62 $25.08 $8.86 $12.93

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

50.5% 40.4% 45.3% 46.0%


Clatsop County

Clatsop CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007



Manufacturing 2,049 -72 -3% $52,392



Professional & Business Services 786 77 11% $27,467

Construction 1,066 61 6% $36,322

Greatest Decrease in the Number of Positions Manufacturing 2,049 -72 -3% $52,392

OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

CLATSOP 4.9% 35,700 35,850 36,100 36,300 36,400 36,640 37,045 37,440

Astoria 2.3% 9,815 9,790 9,790 9,890 9,880 9,910 9,970 10,045

Cannon Beach 5.0% 1,600 1,600 1,620 1,640 1,650 1,650 1,665 1,680

Gearhart 20.3% 985 1,010 1,010 1,040 1,040 1,055 1,095 1,185

Seaside 8.2% 5,915 5,950 5,950 6,040 6,080 6,165 6,165 6,400

Warrenton 12.2% 4,140 4,230 4,280 4,300 4,330 4,330 4,460 4,645

Unincorporated 1.8% 13,245 13,270 13,450 13,390 13,420 13,530 13,690 13,485


Birth Rates


ClatsopCounty

11State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


ClatsopCounty

34State ofOregon

34

Food insecuritybegan construction of a new regional food bank (warehouse distribution center)

added four new members to the Oregon Food Bank Network

continued efforts to establish a pantry in Cannon Beach

increased summer lunch programs in Astoria and Seaside

Housing and Weatherizationheld three Housing Solutions conferences and workshops

completed 22 weatherization projects in CCA-owned housing units

Clatsop County Housing Authority acquired OHCS funding to construct eight workforce family housing units

the housing authority, Northwest Oregon Housing Authority, and the community action agency submitted a successful Housing PLUS proposal that provides eight newly constructed housing units and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness

Northwest Oregon Community Development Collaborative collaborated to assist a private developer who plans to construct 32 affordable housing apartment units, initiated a Self-Help (affordable housing ownership) project for nine homes in Seaside, and began planning for an affordable housing project in Cannon Beach

Other Servicesinitiated a Free Store Pantry for personal care items

provided free mail, message, and internet services for homeless persons



Oregon Clatsop County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Clatsop County

Clatsop County

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

Clatsop County


Clatsop County



% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


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% in Poverty


% of all Population



Home Health Aides

Cashiers

Retail Salespersons








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Poverty Rates by Age & Disability Status - 2005-2007 avg



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White 12% 83% 90%

Black -- -- 0%


Asian -- -- 1%


Other 36% 12% 4%





Clatsop County

Clatsop County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened

2005-2007 Household Incomes


$39,479 $47,385 $50,007

$51,081 $60,521 $62,257

$24,860 $29,072 $30,473

16,076 1,447,409 111,609,629

33% 30% 30%

22% 23% 21%

$11,844 $14,216 $15,002

2,092 181,434 14,381,176

1,715 149,466 11,433,225

82% 82% 80%

$19,740 $23,693 $25,004

1,394 135,298 10,783,159

1,143 95,037 7,003,062

82% 70% 65%

$31,583 $37,908 $40,006

2,502 231,309 17,296,662

1,184 120,261 8,218,676

47% 52% 48%

$47,375 $56,862 $60,008

2,941 257,185 18,942,358

1,137 83,365 5,594,941

39% 32% 30%


Clatsop County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

ClatsopCounty

15%State ofOregon



ClatsopCounty

89State ofOregon


immunized

ClatsopCounty

68%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

ClatsopCounty

23%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


ClatsopCounty

26%State ofOregon

20%Elk Creek Terrace provides much needed affordable housing in Cannon Beach.








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$847

$292

$560

$784

$1,007

$1,231

$1,566

Clatsop County 2007 Oregon 2007


Clatsop County

Clatsop County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Clatsop County 2008One Night Count











How We Help


Risk Factors


ClatsopCounty

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ClatsopCounty

2%State ofOregon

16%2006


ClatsopCounty

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12%

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126

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30%

29%

23%

17%

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OHCS funding for affordable housing $1,355,000 $0 $0 $0 $3,240,880


Single Family Loans for low-income households-$ $806,504 $1,236,215 $178,480 $116,000 $0

Households receiving energy assistance-# 914 670 637 752 773









Drug/Alcohol (Self)


Unemployed


Domestic Violence


Criminal History


Credit

Poor Rental History


Columbia County

Major FindingsPoverty in Columbia County defi ed trends seen in most other counties. About half the rate of people lived in poverty as did in the state as a whole: 7 percent in Columbia County versus 13 percent for the state. The poverty rate in the county fell two percentage points between 2000 and 2007. In those same seven years, county population grew 9 percent. Unemployment remained slightly higher than the state at 5.7 percent in 2007, but well below its 2003 peak of 10.4 percent. Median household income was almost $8,000 more than the state median.

The county experienced steady job growth of nearly 8 percent from 2001 to 2007. In the last year, three economic sectors lost jobs: Natural Resources and Mining, Construction, and Manufacturing. Wages in these industries averaged more than $35,000 a year. Growth in Professional and Business Services; Leisure and Hospitality; Local Government; and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities replaced most of these lost positions.

OHCS analyzed the costs of necessities and found that in Columbia County a single parent with one child needed to make $31,776 in 2007 to make ends meet, equivalent to an hourly wage of $15.28. Pay from jobs such as cashiers, sales clerks, and secretaries could not pay for this basic family budget.


Community Action AgencyCommunity Action Team, Inc.125 N. 17th St.St. Helens, OR 97051(503) 397-3511Fax (503) 397-3290www.cat-team.org

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Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

2000

-200

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3,454 488,896 38,567,903

7.2% 13.5% 13.3%

-11.7% 25.8% 13.8%

12.5% 7.9% 6.2%

- 456 + 100,156 + 4,668,091

+ 5,436 + 263,630 + 16,976,436


Columbia County

Low-Income NeedsColumbia County Community Action Team identifi ed the following as the primary needs for the low-income population of Columbia County:

• Housing; including restoration of fl ood damaged housing in Vernonia, permanent housing for homeless persons, emergency mortgage assistance, and affordable housing

• Nutrition for seniors

• Early Childhood Development

• Health: Emergency dental care services





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Columbia County’s Basic Family Budget






$17,500

$35,000

$52,500

$70,000

$60,876

$38,064

$55,212

$31,776

$24,744

$16,689$21,100

$14,291

$737 $1,073 $737 $1,073

$316 $615 $512 $774

$453 $1,123 $453 $1,123

$318 $318 $447 $447

$230 $295 $325 $393

$326 $523 $387 $573

$268 $654 $311 $690

$2,648 $4,601 $3,172 $5,073

$31,776 $55,212 $38,064 $60,876

$15.28 $26.54 $9.15 $14.63

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

45.0% 38.2% 43.8% 40.6%


Columbia County

Columbia CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007


Manufacturing 1,898 -33 -2% $49,881

Local Government 1,769 40 2% $38,316





Greatest Decrease in the Number of Positions Natural Resources & Mining 519 -124 -19% $35,728

Construction 522 -49 -9% $36,439

Manufacturing 1,898 -33 -2% $49,881

OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

COLUMBIA 8.8% 43,700 44,300 44,600 45,000 45,650 46,220 46,965 47,565

Clatskanie 11.8% 1,530 1,530 1,610 1,650 1,650 1,660 1,675 1,710

Columbia City 22.6% 1,595 1,620 1,650 1,720 1,760 1,785 1,890 1,955

Prescott -14.3% 70 70 60 60 60 60 60 60

Rainier 5.0% 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,750 1,750 1,760 1,705 1,775

St. Helens 19.6% 10,100 10,380 10,780 11,250 11,370 11,795 11,940 12,075

Scappoose 21.2% 5,025 5,160 5,260 5,480 5,590 5,700 5,840 6,090

Vernonia 5.6% 2,240 2,220 2,260 2,260 2,260 2,275 2,340 2,365

Unincorporated 0.4% 21,450 21,630 21,290 20,830 21,210 21,185 21,515 21,535


Birth Rates


ColumbiaCounty

11State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


ColumbiaCounty

27State ofOregon

34

Housingoperated the main Recovery Center in Vernonia and assisted more than 700 households affected by the fl ood. Staff helped families access insurance, federal assistance, and donated resources to rebuild their homes. CAT helped 70 families restore their homes, with repairs or replacements planned for another 100 homes.

completed construction of a 20-bed transitional housing facility for ex-offenders in Columbia County, now in full operation

Early Childhood Developmentexpanded Head Start Program by 108, now serving 365 children

used Community Development Block Grant to create a new center in St. Helens

Healthcarebrought a mobile dental clinic to Venonia, Clatskanie, and St. Helens and provided dental care to 30 people



Oregon Columbia County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Columbia County

Columbia County

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

Columbia County


Columbia County



% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


% of all Families

% in Poverty


% of all Population



Home Health Aides

Cashiers

Retail Salespersons








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65%

23%





8%

70%

23%




People 18-64 8% 70% 65%




All Families 5% - -





White 7% 94% 94%

Black -- -- --

American Indian -- -- --

Asian -- -- --

Pacifi c Islander -- -- --

Other -- -- --

2 or more races -- -- --

Hispanic origin -- -- --



Columbia County

Columbia County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$55,153 $47,385 $50,007

$61,259 $60,521 $62,257

$34,129 $29,072 $30,473

18,182 1,447,409 111,609,629

23% 30% 30%

22% 23% 21%

$16,546 $14,216 $15,002

1,734 181,434 14,381,176

1,252 149,466 11,433,225

72% 82% 80%

$27,577 $23,693 $25,004

1,763 135,298 10,783,159

923 95,037 7,003,062

52% 70% 65%

$44,122 $37,908 $40,006

3,059 231,309 17,296,662

1,182 120,261 8,218,676

39% 52% 48%

$66,184 $56,862 $60,008

4,175 257,185 18,942,358

1,050 83,365 5,594,941

25% 32% 30%


Columbia County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

ColumbiaCounty

15%State ofOregon



ColumbiaCounty

47State ofOregon


immunized

ColumbiaCounty

69%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

ColumbiaCounty

26%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


ColumbiaCounty

26%State ofOregon

20%Across the state, Oregon Housing and Community Services and its partners develop safe, attractive, and affordable housing for working Oregonians.








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$639

$878

$1,117

$1,475$

Columbia County 2007 Oregon 2007


Columbia County

Columbia County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Columbia County 2008One Night Count











How We Help


Risk Factors


ColumbiaCounty

3%State ofOregon




ColumbiaCounty

2%State ofOregon

16%2006


ColumbiaCounty

7%State ofOregon

12%

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45%

42%

35%

32%

31%

31%

27%

22%

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OHCS funding for affordable housing $0 $236,567 $502,500 $80,000 $100,000


Single Family Loans for low-income households-$ $501,315 $1,537,891 $1,501,706 $1,071,333 $1,869,748











Criminal History

Unemployed

Evicted by landlord

Poor Rental History

Credit




Drug/Alcohol (Self)


Coos County

Major FindingsIn the years 2005 through 2007, nearly 16 percent of residents had incomes below federal poverty level–down 1 percentage point from the 2000 Census. In Coos County, 54 percent of families headed by single mothers lived in poverty.

Coos County median household income was more than $11,000 below the state median at $36,271. Additionally, 48 percent of the county’s schoolchildren qualifi ed for federally funded free or reduced-price meals.

A single parent with one preschooler needed to earn $12.77 an hour to afford basic expenses. Local nursing aides and sales clerks did not make that much. However, the average secretarial job in southwest Oregon paid just enough for such a family.

Since 2001, the number of jobs in the county grew 12 percent, for 2,500 new positions. Unemployment fell from its 2000 level, but remained above the state average at 6.7 percent.

The employment sectors of Leisure and Hospitality and Education and Health Services (not including public school employees) saw job growth of 110 and 106 positions respectively. The following sectors lost jobs: Professional and Business Services (467), Trade, Transportation, and Utilities (126), and State Government (44). Leisure and Hospitality was the third largest employment sector, and paid the lowest average wages at $15,070 per job.


Community Action AgencyOregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA)2110 Newmark AvenueCoos Bay, OR 97420-2957(541) 888-1574 Fax (541) 888-7015www.orcca.us

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Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

2000

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9,786 488,896 38,567,903

15.6% 13.5% 13.3%

5.7% 25.8% 13.8%

1.2% 7.9% 6.2%

+ 529 + 100,156 + 4,668,091

+ 726 + 263,630 + 16,976,436


Coos County

Low-Income NeedsOregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA) identifi ed the following as the primary needs for the low-income population of Coos County:

• Housing for homeless families, individuals, and teens and more affordable housing

• Food and emergency services programs

• Head Start, especially for health, nutrition, and physical activity

• Emergency medical resources

• Community outreach

• Energy assistance

• Providing emergency food and shelter services as provided by EFSP

• Children’s advocacy, child care, and after-school services

• Transportation





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Coos County’s Basic Family Budget






$12,500

$25,000

$37,500

$50,000

$47,124

$35,556

$41,700

$26,568$24,744

$16,689

$21,100

$14,291

$618 $820 $618 $820

$316 $615 $512 $774

$390 $949 $390 $949

$390 $390 $524 $524

$247 $308 $359 $424

$290 $445 $350 $494

-$37 -$52 $210 -$58

$2,214 $3,475 $2,963 $3,927

$26,568 $41,700 $35,556 $47,124

$12.77 $20.05 $8.55 $11.33

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

53.8% 50.6% 46.9% 52.5%


Coos County

Coos CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007


Trade, Transportation, & Utilities 4,392 -126 -3% $28,840





Natural Resources & Mining 1,114 40 4% $39,516

Greatest Decrease in the Number of Positions Professional & Business Services 2,367 -467 -16% $24,366



OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

COOS 0.4% 62,800 62,950 62,650 63,000 62,700 62,695 62,905 63,050

Bandon 13.1% 2,860 2,880 2,870 2,960 2,990 3,065 3,115 3,235

Coos Bay 5.4% 15,380 15,470 15,620 15,650 15,700 15,850 16,005 16,210

Coquille 0.7% 4,185 4,190 4,200 4,180 4,180 4,205 4,210 4,215

Lakeside 12.8% 1,370 1,370 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,440 1,545

Myrtle Point 3.9% 2,445 2,460 2,460 2,480 2,490 2,510 2,535 2,540

North Bend 3.0% 9,540 9,370 9,580 9,620 9,640 9,640 9,720 9,830

Powers -0.7% 735 730 730 730 730 730 730 730

Unincorporated -5.9% 26,285 26,480 25,770 25,960 25,550 25,275 25,150 24,745


Birth Rates


CoosCounty

10State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


CoosCounty

40State ofOregon

34

Homelessness and affordable housingdeveloped Coos County’s 10-year plan to end homelessness

assisted Women’s Safety and Resource Center to build new transitional housing for families

Hunger and food insecurityoffered Share Bear Snack Pack program to 150 local children whose homes had inadequate food for the weekends

constructed a small warehouse in Myrtle Point to support food pantries

provided over 100,000 pounds of high-quality food to local families on the South Coast through the Fresh Alliance

Head Start established the Health in Action program at all Head Start sites focusing on physical activity

consolidated all Coos Bay and North Bend Head Start resources in a single building

Emergency medical resourcesstrengthened funding stream for emergency medical efforts

Energy assistanceoffered free Energy Assistance Education classes

provided additional funds to families in need on the South Coast

Self-suffi ciency programsdeveloped Community Action Connect to bring local businesses, donors, and those in need together and provide a way for service agencies to fi ll the gaps between publicly funded services and individual and family self-suffi ciency

Increase capacities of local service programscreated a Resource Development Team to increase human service program capacity



Oregon Coos County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Coos County

Coos County

7.0%

3.5%

0%

-3.5%

-7.0%

7.0%

3.5%

0%

-3.5%

-7.0%

Coos County


Coos County



% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


% of all Families

% in Poverty


% of all Population



Home Health Aides

Cashiers


Retail Salespersons







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White 15% 92% 92%

Black -- -- 0%


Asian -- -- 1%


Other -- -- 1%





Coos County

Coos County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$36,271 $47,385 $50,007

$44,593 $60,521 $62,257

$21,990 $29,072 $30,473

27,364 1,447,409 111,609,629

29% 30% 30%

20% 23% 21%

$10,881 $14,216 $15,002

3,895 181,434 14,381,176

2,693 149,466 11,433,225

69% 82% 80%

$18,136 $23,693 $25,004

2,596 135,298 10,783,159

1,796 95,037 7,003,062

69% 70% 65%

$29,017 $37,908 $40,006

3,953 231,309 17,296,662

1,762 120,261 8,218,676

45% 52% 48%

$43,525 $56,862 $60,008

4,630 257,185 18,942,358

1,287 83,365 5,594,941

28% 32% 30%


Coos County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

CoosCounty

16%State ofOregon



CoosCounty

95State ofOregon


immunized

CoosCounty

74%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

CoosCounty

22%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


CoosCounty

27%State ofOregon

20%Homeless veterans are among the 11,000 Oregonians who lack housing.








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$1,137

Coos County 2007 Oregon 2007


Coos County

Coos County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Coos County 2008One Night Count











How We Help


Risk Factors


CoosCounty

5%State ofOregon




CoosCounty

2%State ofOregon

16%2006


CoosCounty

12%State ofOregon

12%

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Unemployed


Drug/Alcohol (Self)



Evicted by landlord

Criminal History

Domestic Violence

Medical Problem



Crook County

Major FindingsOn average, 15 percent of Crook County residents lived below the federal poverty level in the years 2005 through 2007. This represents a substantial rise from the 11 percent reported in the 2000 Census. The poverty rate among single mothers reached 61 percent and 65 percent of Hispanics lived in poverty. One-quarter of the county’s children lived in poverty.

The county has seen steady population growth: more than 34 percent between 2000 and 2007. Yet the number of non-farm jobs grew only 15 percent from 2001 to 2007. Between 2006 and 2007, the economic sectors of Manufacturing, Natural Resources, and Government lost jobs. Trade, Transportation, and Utilities (the largest employment sector); Construction; and Leisure and Hospitality gained jobs. This last sector added 63 positions, an 11 percent increase, but paid an average of only $13,800.

Among school children, 48 percent qualifi ed for the free- and reduced-price lunch program, while 17 percent of all Crook county residents received food stamps.

The good news for employees earning low wages: living costs in Crook County remain low. OHCS analysis shows that a single parent with one child needed to earn about $12.60 an hour to pay for basic living needs. This was the same pay the average nursing aide received. A sales clerk or secretary in Crook County made, on average, more than needed for a basic two-person family budget.


Community Action AgencyNeighborImpact2303 SW First StreetRedmond, OR 97756(541) 548-2380 x100Fax (541) 548-6013www.neighborimpact.org

Crook County

OregonUnited States

2007

(3

yea

rs) Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

2000

-200

7





3,265 488,896 38,567,903

14.7% 13.5% 13.3%

53.4% 25.8% 13.8%

19.4% 7.9% 6.2%

+ 1,137 + 100,156 + 4,668,091

+ 3,724 + 263,630 + 16,976,436


Crook County

Low-Income NeedsNeighborImpact identifi ed the following as the primary needs for the low-income population of Crook County:

• Housing, including affordable rental units and solutions to homelessness

• Energy effi ciency

• Public transportation

• Healthcare, especially insurance and healthcare for young children

• Child care and early education

• Increased food-buying options and emergency food services

• Community volunteerism





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Crook County’s Basic Family Budget






$12,500

$25,000

$37,500

$50,000

$46,980

$35,292

$41,508

$26,220 $24,744

$16,689

$21,100

$14,291

$612 $828 $612 $828

$316 $615 $512 $774

$378 $916 $378 $916

$390 $390 $524 $524

$247 $308 $359 $424

$288 $447 $348 $497

-$46 -$45 $208 -$48

$2,185 $3,459 $2,941 $3,915

$26,220 $41,508 $35,292 $46,980

$12.61 $19.96 $8.48 $11.29

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

54.5% 50.8% 47.3% 52.7%


Crook County

Crook CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007


Manufacturing 1,204 -89 -7% $31,058

Local Government 765 10 1% $34,920


Leisure & Hospitality 632 63 11% $13,767

Construction 413 54 15% $38,440



Natural Resources & Mining 174 -33 -16% $32,261

State Government 187 -15 -7% $29,493

Federal Government 314 -4 -1% $57,440

OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

CROOK 34.1% 19,300 19,850 20,200 20,300 20,650 22,775 24,525 25,885

Prineville 37.5% 7,410 7,750 8,150 8,500 8,640 9,080 9,990 10,190

Unincorporated 32.0% 11,890 12,100 12,050 11,800 12,010 13,695 14,535 15,695


Birth Rates


CrookCounty

11State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


CrookCounty

43State ofOregon

34

Housingopened a new Housing Center offi ce in Prineville to assist fi rst-time homebuyers and households facing foreclosure

Healthcareprovided medical services through the Ochoco Clinic

Energyincreased energy assistance, weatherization, and access to emergency assistance

provided weatherization services and installation of energy saving appliances to residents of an affordable housing project

Early educationincreased Head Start services

Food resourcesexpanded capacity of food recovery program to 35,000 pounds of food each month in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties



Oregon Crook County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Crook County

Crook County

11.0%

5.5%

0%

-5.5%

-11.0%

11.0%

5.5%

0%

-5.5%

-11.0%

Crook County


Crook County



% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


% of all Families

% in Poverty


% of all Population



Cashiers

Home Health Aides



Retail Salespersons






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$0 $7.50 $15.00 $22.00 $30.00


16%

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23%





8%

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People 18-64 13% 52% 60%









White 14% 92% 96%

Black -- -- --


Asian -- -- --


Other -- -- --





Crook County

Crook County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$44,951 $47,385 $50,007

$49,644 $60,521 $62,257

$34,906 $29,072 $30,473

8,927 1,447,409 111,609,629

25% 30% 30%

20% 23% 21%

$13,485 $14,216 $15,002

889 181,434 14,381,176

685 149,466 11,433,225

77% 82% 80%

$22,476 $23,693 $25,004

717 135,298 10,783,159

442 95,037 7,003,062

62% 70% 65%

$35,961 $37,908 $40,006

1,571 231,309 17,296,662

585 120,261 8,218,676

37% 52% 48%

$53,941 $56,862 $60,008

1,996 257,185 18,942,358

353 83,365 5,594,941

18% 32% 30%


Crook County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

CrookCounty

19%State ofOregon



CrookCounty

49State ofOregon


immunized

CrookCounty

54%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

CrookCounty

24%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


CrookCounty

26%State ofOregon

20%Campgrounds are home to hundreds of Oregonians experiencing homelessness.








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$744

$186

$4384

$672

$9000

$1,125

$1,470$

$8989

$37878

$660

$8969

$1,131

$1,3666

$1,718

Crook County 2007 Oregon 2007


Crook County

Crook County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Crook County 2008One Night Count











How We Help


Risk Factors


CrookCounty

6%State ofOregon




CrookCounty

2%State ofOregon

16%2006


CrookCounty

11%State ofOregon

12%

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81%

76%

67%

62%

39%

30%

20%

18%

14%


OHCS funding for affordable housing $0 $1,026,035 $0 $45,000 $0


Single Family Loans for low-income households-$ $854,365 $823,434 $577,344 $396,267 $1,231,746











Unemployed

Credit

Poor Rental History

Drug/Alcohol (Self)



Criminal History

Evicted by landlord

Medical Problem


Curry County

Major FindingsCurry County has the highest percentage of elderly population in Oregon with 27 percent of its residents age 65 or older – more than twice the state average. Most residents lived outside incorporated cities. These two demographics highlight the county’s transportation and medical service needs. However, 16 primary care providers served a population of nearly 21,500 people. If the ratio of primary care providers to population in Curry County matched the state as a whole, 24 primary care physicians would serve the county’s residents.

The US Census Bureau reported an average poverty rate of 12.1 percent in Curry County from 2005 through 2007. This rate remained unchanged from 2000 and below the state average of 12.9. Likewise, the 2007 Curry County unemployment rate of 6.8 percent was essentially the same as 2000. However, the number of jobs in the county decreased in each of the last two years (2005 to 2007). The Construction sector lost the most jobs in 2007, 93.

Among the more than 2,600 people estimated to be living below the poverty level, 19 percent were elderly and more than one-third (36 percent) had disabilities. Two-thirds (65 percent) of families in poverty had children under age 18.


Community Action AgencyOregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA)Curry County Outreach Offi ce97829 Shopping Center Ave Suite FPO Box 836 (mail)Brookings, OR 97415(541) 469-3155(Fax) 541-469-5697

Curry County

OregonUnited States

2007

(3

yea

r av

g) Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

2000

-200

7





2,634 488,896 38,567,903

12.1% 13.5 13.3%

3.1% 25.8% 13.8%

3.0% 7.9% 6.2%

+ 80 + 100,156 + 4,668,091

+ 630 + 263,630 + 16,976,436


Curry County

Low-Income NeedsOregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA) identifi ed the following as the primary needs for the low-income population of Curry County:

• Housing for homeless families, individuals, and teens and more affordable housing

• Food and emergency services programs

• Head Start, especially for health, nutrition, and physical activity

• Emergency medical resources

• Community outreach


• Providing emergency food and shelter services as provided by EFSP

• Children’s advocacy, child care, and after-school services

• Transportation





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Curry County’s Basic Family Budget






$15,000

$30,000

$45,000

$60,000

$50,748

$35,676

$47,604

$26,712$24,744

$16,689$21,100

$14,291

$617 $901 $617 $901

$316 $615 $512 $774

$403 $985 $403 $985

$390 $390 $524 $524

$247 $308 $359 $424

$289 $470 $350 $519

-$36 $298 $208 $102

$2,226 $3,967 $2,973 $4,229

$26,712 $47,604 $35,676 $50,748

$12.84 $22.89 $8.58 $12.20

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

53.5% 44.3% 46.8% 48.8%


Curry County

Curry CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007



Local Government 961 -43 -4% $34,535


Education & Health Services 656 32 5% $22,068

Other Services 219 9 4% $18,824


Greatest Decrease in the Number of Positions Construction 563 -93 -14% $28,511


Manufacturing 630 -13 -2% $45,339

OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

CURRY 1.3% 21,200 21,550 21,250 21,100 21,150 21,190 21,365 21,475

Brookings 17.9% 5,475 5,680 5,760 5,950 6,050 6,185 6,315 6,455

Gold Beach 28.7% 1,900 1,920 1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930 2,445 2,445

Port Orford 7.4% 1,155 1,180 1,200 1,190 1,190 1,225 1,225 1,240

Unincorporated -10.5% 12,670 12,770 12,360 12,030 11,980 11,850 11,380 11,335


Birth Rates


CurryCounty

7State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


CurryCounty

29State ofOregon

34

Homelessness and affordable housingassisted Women’s Safety and Resource Center to build new transitional housing for families

Hunger and food insecurityoffered Share Bear Snack Pack program to 150 local children whose homes had inadequate food for the weekends

provided over 100,000 pounds of high-quality food to local families on the South Coast through the Fresh Alliance

Head Start established the Health in Action program at all Head Start sites focusing on physical activity

established fi rst Head Start Food Pantry in the Gold Beach area to provide emergency food boxes

Emergency medical resourcesstrengthened funding stream for emergency medical efforts

Energy assistanceoffered free Energy Assistance Education classes

provided additional funds to families in need on the South Coast

Self-suffi ciency programsdeveloped Community Action Connect to bring local businesses, donors, and those in need together and provide a way for service agencies to fi ll the gaps between publicly funded services and individual and family self-suffi ciency

Increase capacities of local service programscreated a Resource Development Team to increase human service program capacity



Oregon Curry County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Curry County

Curry County

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

Curry County


Curry County



% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


% of all Families

% in Poverty


% of all Population



Home Health Aides

Cashiers


Retail Salespersons







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$0 $7.50 $15.00 $22.00 $30.00


27%

57%

16%





19%

62%

18%Poverty Rates by Age & Disability Status - 2005-2007 avg



People 18-64 13% 62% 57%




All Families 9% - -





White 11% 87% 93%

Black -- -- --


Asian -- -- --


Other -- -- --


Hispanic origin -- -- --



Curry County

Curry County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$36,316 $47,385 $50,007

$41,736 $60,521 $62,257

$27,083 $29,072 $30,473

10,364 1,447,409 111,609,629

30% 30% 30%

19% 23% 21%

$10,895 $14,216 $15,002

1,238 181,434 14,381,176

982 149,466 11,433,225

79% 82% 80%

$18,158 $23,693 $25,004

826 135,298 10,783,159

655 95,037 7,003,062

79% 70% 65%

$29,053 $37,908 $40,006

1,673 231,309 17,296,662

668 120,261 8,218,676

40% 52% 48%

$43,579 $56,862 $60,008

1,902 257,185 18,942,358

543 83,365 5,594,941

29% 32% 30%


Curry County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

CurryCounty

16%State ofOregon



CurryCounty

75State ofOregon


immunized

CurryCounty

68%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

CurryCounty

33%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


CurryCounty

26%State ofOregon

20%Emergency food boxes help families make ends meet.








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$186

$438

$6726

$900

$1,125

$1,470

$2333

$-353

$-94

$121

$336$

$551

$874

Curry County 2007 Oregon 2007


Curry County

Curry County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Curry County 2008One Night Count











How We Help


Risk Factors


CurryCounty

1%State ofOregon




CurryCounty

6%State ofOregon

16%2006


CurryCounty

7%State ofOregon

12%

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26%

23%

17%

17%

17%

11%

9%

9%

9%


OHCS funding for affordable housing $1,093,812 $0 $1,062,665 $143 $1,067,290


Single Family Loans for low-income households-$ $0 $248,286 $404,820 $202,730 $558,500










Unemployed


Domestic Violence


Drug/Alcohol (Self)

Evicted by landlord


Credit


By Choice


Deschutes County

Major FindingsIn the seven years between 2000 and 2007, the population of Deschutes County grew by a third, yet the number of people with incomes below the federal poverty level increased only 18 percent. For this reason, the poverty rate dropped from a relatively low 9 percent to 8 percent—well below the state fi gure of 13 percent. At the same time, unemployment dropped to 5 percent, below the statewide rate. Median income in the county was nearly $56,000, well above the state median of $48,730.

Job growth was strong in the years 2001 through 2007 at 32 percent. In 2007, Leisure and Hospitality, Education and Health Services, and Professional and Business Services added the most positions. (The education sector does not include employees of public schools.) While Leisure and Hospitality paid an average of only $16,706 a year, the other two large-growth sectors paid an average of $43,200 and $34,300, respectively.

The US Census bureau estimated 12,543 people in Deschutes county earned incomes at or below the federal poverty level in 2007. An OHCS analysis of living expenses within the county indicates

that families needed incomes of more than twice the offi cial poverty level to pay for housing, food, child care, and other needs. A single parent with a preschooler needed a job that paid $15.88 an hour. Average pay in the county for most low-skill jobs such as retail sales and nursing aides was less than $13.50. Such low-income families, while earning more than the poverty level, will need assistance to meet basic living needs.



Deschutes County

OregonUnited States

2007

Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

2000

-200

7





12,543 474,189 38,052,247

8.2% 12.9% 13.0%

18.2% 22.0% 12.2%

33.5% 9.5% 7.2%

+ 1,930 + 85,449 + 4,152,435

+ 38,661 + 326,056 + 20,199,253


Deschutes County

Low-Income NeedsNeighborImpact identifi ed the following primary needs for the low-income population of Deschutes County:

• Housing, including increased affordable housing, solutions to homelessness, and foreclosure prevention



• Healthcare, especially insurance and healthcare for young children

• Increased food-buying options and emergency food services


• Child care and early childhood education





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Deschutes County’s Basic Family Budget






$17,500

$35,000

$52,500

$70,000

$62,220

$38,172

$56,724

$33,036

$24,744

$16,689$21,100

$14,291

$700 $1,020 $700 $1,020

$316 $615 $512 $774

$497 $1,250 $497 $1,250

$343 $343 $468 $468

$230 $295 $325 $393

$315 $507 $376 $556

$352 $697 $303 $724

$2,753 $4,727 $3,181 $5,185

$33,036 $56,724 $38,172 $62,220

$15.88 $27.27 $9.18 $14.96

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

43.3% 37.2% 43.7% 39.8%


Deschutes County

Deschutes CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007









Construction 7,713 -227 -3% $38,558

OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

DESCHUTES 37.9% 116,600 122,050 126,500 130,500 135,450 143,490 152,615 160,810

Bend 47.3% 52,800 55,080 57,750 62,900 65,210 70,330 75,290 77,780

La Pine 1,590

Redmond 80.1% 13,770 14,960 16,110 17,450 18,100 20,010 23,500 24,805

Sisters 87.2% 975 960 1,080 1,430 1,490 1,660 1,745 1,825

Unincorporated 11.7% 49,055 51,050 51,560 48,720 50,650 51,490 52,080 54,810


Birth Rates


DeschutesCounty

12State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


DeschutesCounty

31State ofOregon

34

Housingexpanded counseling services to households facing foreclosure and to fi rst-time homebuyers

Public transportationexpanded transit options with public transit in Bend and between cities and rural areas

Food and nutritioncreated additional emergency food sites

food recovery program picks up 35,000 pounds of food each month Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties

Child care and early childhood educationadded Oregon Pre-Kindergarten/Head Start child slots in LaPine, Bend, and Redmond



Oregon Deschutes County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Deschutes County

Deschutes County

8.0%

4.0%

0%

-4.0%

-8.0%

8.0%

4..0%

0%

-4.0%

-8.0%

Deschutes County


Deschutes County



% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


% of all Families

% in Poverty


% of all Population



Cashiers

Home Health Aides


Retail Salespersons







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14%

64%

22%





11%

66%

23%




People 18-64 8% 66% 64%




All Families 5% - -





White 8% 91% 94%

Black -- -- 0%


Asian 11% 2% 1%


Other -- -- 2%





Deschutes County

Deschutes County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$55,957 $48,730 $50,740

$68,634 $61,690 $63,059

$39,754 $30,186 $30,915

62,622 1,471,965 112,377,977

27% 29% 30%

24% 23% 22%

$16,787 $14,619 $15,222

5,739 179,761 14,253,915

4,435 149,621 11,355,585

77% 83% 80%

$27,979 $24,365 $25,370

7,122 139,492 10,880,250

4,536 96,863 7,043,215

64% 69% 65%

$44,766 $38,984 $40,592

10,364 238,001 17,456,318

5,452 122,962 8,364,889

53% 52% 48%

$67,148 $58,476 $60,888

12,480 263,859 19,191,149

4,414 85,103 5,823,144

35% 32% 30%


Deschutes County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

DeschutesCounty

19%State ofOregon



DeschutesCounty

113State ofOregon


immunized

DeschutesCounty

51%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

DeschutesCounty

30%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


DeschutesCounty

18%State ofOregon

20%Fresh vegetables provided needed nutrients.








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$526

$803

$1,035

$1,266

$1,498

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Deschutes County 2007 Oregon 2007


Deschutes County

Deschutes County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Deschutes County 2008One Night Count











How We Help


Risk Factors


DeschutesCounty

3%State ofOregon




DeschutesCounty

2%State ofOregon

16%2006


DeschutesCounty

11%State ofOregon

12%

716

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28%

18%

13%

12%

12%

11%

11%

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OHCS funding for affordable housing $1,505,000 $1,873,865 $436,208 $5,147,130 $10,282,961













Unemployed


Evicted by landlord

Drug/Alcohol (Self)

By Choice

Credit

Medical Problem

Poor Rental History



Douglas County

Major FindingsUnemployment in Douglas County remained high in 2007 at 7.8 percent. Since 2001, the county added 1,766 positions for 4.8 percent growth. Seven industries reported job losses in 2007. The third largest industry in 2006, Manufacturing, with average pay of nearly $39,000 a year, lost 451 positions—more than any other industry. The county’s three largest industries all shed jobs in 2007.

The poverty rate remained higher than the state at 14.3 percent, up from 13.1 percent in 2000. Nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of single women with children lived below the federal poverty level. This kind of family represented half of all families in poverty in Douglas County. Nearly half (47 percent) of students lived in families with incomes low enough to qualify for federally supported free- or reduced-price meals.

Housing and child care costs were low enough for a single parent with one child to afford necessities while earning $12.50 an hour. That was less than the pay for a typical secretary or nurse’s aide, although more than the typical retail salesperson earned.


Community Action AgencyUmpqua Community Action Network (UCAN)280 Kenneth Ford Dr.Roseburg, OR 97470(541) 672-3421(800) 301-8226Fax (541) 672-1983www.ucancap.org

Douglas County

OregonUnited States

2007

Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

2000

-200

7





14,722 474,189 38,052,247

14.3% 12.9% 13.0%

13.3% 22.0% 12.2%

3.7% 9.5% 7.2%

+ 1,723 + 85,449 + 4,152,435

+ 3,720 + 326,056 + 20,199,253


Douglas County

Low-Income NeedsBased on a 2007 community needs survey, Umpqua Community Action Network identifi ed the following priorities:

• Access to education/job skills training

• Reliable public transportation system for all parts of the county

• Healthcare

• Food security

• Affordable housing; particularly rental assistance, utility assistance, and weatherization

• Affordable, suffi cient and reliable child care

• Substance abuse treatment and prevention





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Douglas County’s Basic Family Budget






$12,500

$25,000

$37,500

$50,000

$46,860

$35,136

$41,400

$26,004 $24,744

$16,689

$21,100

$14,291

$604 $819 $604 $819

$316 $615 $512 $774

$381 $923 $381 $923

$390 $390 $524 $524

$247 $308 $359 $424

$285 $445 $346 $494

-$56 -$50 $202 -$53

$2,167 $3,450 $2,928 $3,905

$26,004 $41,400 $35,136 $46,860

$12.50 $19.90 $8.45 $11.26

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

55.0% 51.0% 47.5% 52.8%


Douglas County

Douglas CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007



Manufacturing 5,743 -451 -7% $38,990



Federal Government 1,481 50 3% $63,205




Construction 1,914 -141 -7% $34,970

Natural Resources & Mining 1,424 -101 -7% $33,938

OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

DOUGLAS 4.2% 100,500 101,200 101,300 101,800 102,350 102,905 103,815 104,675

Canyonville 26.6% 1,295 1,430 1,360 1,410 1,450 1,530 1,605 1,640

Drain 5.4% 1,020 1,030 1,050 1,060 1,040 1,045 1,065 1,075

Elkton 69.0% 145 180 150 150 150 197 205 245

Glendale 11.0% 860 860 840 860 870 915 940 955

Myrtle Creek 5.8% 3,430 3,410 3,460 3,480 3,490 3,535 3,590 3,630

Oakland -1.6% 955 950 930 940 940 940 940 940

Reedsport -1.5% 4,370 4,370 4,230 4,230 4,230 4,240 4,250 4,305

Riddle 2.5% 1,015 1,020 1,010 1,020 1,020 1,025 1,045 1,040

Roseburg 5.6% 20,125 20,200 20,170 20,480 20,530 20,790 21,050 21,255

Sutherlin 14.0% 6,720 6,990 7,180 7,300 7,360 7,500 7,610 7,660

Winston 24.6% 4,640 4,790 4,880 4,940 4,940 5,265 5,490 5,780

Yoncalla 5.2% 1,055 1,060 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,090 1,100 1,110

Unincorporated 0.3% 54,870 54,910 54,960 54,850 55,250 54,833 54,925 55,040


Birth Rates


DouglasCounty

11State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


DouglasCounty

41State ofOregon

34

Education and Job Skillsoffered educational and on-the-job training for women aged 17 to 60

Transportationprovided more than 13,600 rides with a team of 11 volunteer drivers

Healthcarefacilitated quarterly dental van visits, serving up to 10 clients each visit

Food Insecurityserved food boxes to a monthly average of 9,693 individualsprovided free- or reduced-price lunches to a daily average of 5,584 students during the school year and a total of 1,135 students during the summer

Affordable Housingoffered 71 rental units of affordable housingprovided self-suffi ciency services to 81 familiesprovided short-term emergency rental assistance to 99 households facing evictionserved 350 individuals with case management, emergency assistance, transition programs, and mortgage default counseling

prevented 180 families from becoming homelessoffered showers and laundry facilities to homeless individuals and familiesdeveloped and built Mariposa Villa, a multi-family affordable housing project fi tted with solar panels–reducing energy costs for residents and minimizing harm to the environment

Energy assistance and weatherizationprovided emergency energy assistance to 4,114 householdsarranged for 214 families to receive emergency fi rewoodinstalled 450 energy conservation kits for low-income households and distributed an additional 11,000 Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs

Child Careprovided USDA child care food products to 90 daycare providers serving 1,100 children free meals

Substance Abuseparticipated in the governor’s Meth Task Force efforts to educate and inform the community about the county’s methamphetamine epidemicConfi dence Clinic received a grant from the Commission on Children and Families to help women recovering from methamphetamine addiction



Oregon Douglas County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Douglas County

Douglas County

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

Douglas County


Douglas County



% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


% of all Families

% in Poverty


% of all Population



Cashiers

Home Health Aides

Retail Salespersons








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60%

20%





7%

59%

33%




People 18-64 14% 59% 60%









White 13% 91% 93%

Black -- -- 0%


Asian 24% 2% 1%


Other -- -- 2%





Douglas County

Douglas County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$38,841 $48,730 $50,740

$45,951 $61,690 $63,059

$28,951 $30,186 $30,915

41,824 1,471,965 112,377,977

30% 29% 30%

19% 23% 22%

$11,652 $14,619 $15,222

4,564 179,761 14,253,915

3,397 149,621 11,355,585

74% 83% 80%

$19,421 $24,365 $25,370

3,043 139,492 10,880,250

2,265 96,863 7,043,215

74% 69% 65%

$31,073 $38,984 $40,592

7,091 238,001 17,456,318

3,401 122,962 8,364,889

48% 52% 48%

$46,609 $58,476 $60,888

8,402 263,859 19,191,149

2,863 85,103 5,823,144

34% 32% 30%


Douglas County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

DouglasCounty

16%State ofOregon



DouglasCounty

92State ofOregon


immunized

DouglasCounty

73%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

DouglasCounty

20%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


DouglasCounty

27%State ofOregon

20%Residents of Grandview – which provides permanent supportive housing for families affected by mental illness – take part in UCAN’s summer program.








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$186

$438

$6726

$900

$1,125

$1,470$

$493

$-71

$206

$436

$6676

$897

$1,243

Douglas County 2007 Oregon 2007


Douglas County

Douglas County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Douglas County 2008One Night Count











How We Help


Risk Factors


DouglasCounty

3%State ofOregon




DouglasCounty

4%State ofOregon

16%2006


DouglasCounty

13%State ofOregon

12%

300

501

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244

199

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37%

31%

26%

25%

24%

16%

16%

14%

13%

12%


OHCS funding for affordable housing $1,424,816 $0 $2,928,073 $4,893,470 $3,797,184


Single Family Loans for low-income households-$ $2,043,578 $1,502,267 $1,656,700 $842,479 $1,966,394











Drug/Alcohol (Self)

Credit

Unemployed

Poor Rental History



Criminal History

Evicted by landlord

By Choice


Gilliam County

Major FindingsThe 2000 Census identifi ed 9 percent of Gilliam County residents as having incomes less than the federal poverty level, 2.5 percentage points less than the state average. Since 2000, unemployment in the county dropped slightly from 5 percent to 4.7 percent in 2007. The 2007 fi gure was half a percent less than the total in Oregon.

In 2007, the employment department reported that the Gilliam County’s construction industry added 57 new jobs, with average wages of $50,595.

An OHCS analysis showed that a single parent with a preschool-aged child could pay for the family’s needs on the average pay of a secretary or sales clerk. A single-parent schoolteacher would make enough to support three children.

In the last three years, the number of households receiving energy assistance increased by about 15 percent and the proportion of public school students eligible for assistance with meals rose to 39 percent. Likewise, the number of people receiving food stamps grew to 14 percent.


Community Action AgencyCommunity Action Program of East Central Oregon (CAPECO)721 SE 3rd Street Ste. DPendleton, OR 97801(541) 276-1926(800) 752-1139Fax (541) 276-7541www.capeco-works.org

Gilliam County

OregonUnited States

2000

Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

1990

-200

0





173 388,740 33,899,812

9.1% 11.6% 12.4%

-15.2% 12.7% 6.8%

11.5% 20.4% 13.2%

- 31 + 43,873 + 2,156,948

+ 198 + 579,078 + 32,712,033


Gilliam County

Low-Income NeedsCAPECO identifi ed the following as the primary needs for the low-income population of Gilliam County:

• Energy Assistance: energy conservation education and client case management services

• Hunger prevention: emergency food boxes and food collection, storage, and distribution to food pantries

• Housing Assistance: rent assistance and transitional housing for homeless families and individuals

• Housing Maintenance: weatherization and rehabilitation

• Senior Nutrition: congregate meals and supplemental commodity food boxes

• Medical: reduce medical visit and prescription medication expenses





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Gilliam County’s Basic Family Budget






$12,500

$25,000

$37,500

$50,000

$47,364

$35,340

$41,952

$26,256$24,744

$16,689

$21,100

$14,291

$603 $817 $603 $817

$316 $615 $512 $774

$400 $977 $400 $977

$390 $390 $524 $524

$247 $308 $359 $424

$285 $444 $346 $493

-$53 -$55 $201 -$62

$2,188 $3,496 $2,945 $3,947

$26,256 $41,952 $35,340 $47,364

$12.62 $20.17 $8.50 $11.39

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

54.4% 50.3% 47.2% 52.2%


Gilliam County

Gilliam CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007


Trade, Transportation, & Utilities 147 -9 -6% $35,767

Professional & Business Services 142 -6 -4% $46,299


Construction 120 57 90% $50,595



Greatest Decrease in the Number of Positions Trade, Transportation, & Utilities 147 -9 -6% $35,767

Other Services 35 -7 -17% $25,378

Professional & Business Services 142 -6 -4% $46,299

OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

GILLIAM -0.8% 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,890 1,885 1,885

Arlington 16.2% 525 520 530 570 570 570 585 610

Condon 2.0% 760 760 770 770 770 770 770 775

Lonerock -20.0% 25 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

Unincorporated -18.6% 590 600 580 540 540 530 510 480


Birth Rates


GilliamCounty

10State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


GilliamCounty

24State ofOregon

34

helped clients access federal economic stimulus payments

Energy Assistanceprovided Energy Education workshops for households who received payment assistance

promoted installation of low-cost energy-saving measures

case management services improved the payment history of participants and allowed them to access equal pay plans

Hunger preventionacquired additional funding for food distribution to county food bank

local food pantry received generous donations from the community

Housing Assistanceprovided safe and affordable transitional housing supported by case management improved the ability of households to secure permanent housing

Housing Maintenanceinstalled weatherization measures and addressed health and safety issues in low-income homes

Senior Nutritionlost funding for senior congregate meals working to retain the program

served fewer supplemental food boxes when funding decreased

educated clients on health and nutrition at meal sites and with mailings

Medicalhelped individuals apply for Medicaid prescription programs



Oregon Gilliam County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Gilliam County

Gilliam County

7.0%

3.5%

0%

-3.5%

-7.0%

7.0%

3.5%

0%

-3.5%

-7.0%

Gilliam County


Gilliam County



% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


% of all Families

% in Poverty


% of all Population



Cashiers

Home Health Aides



Retail Salespersons






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58%

23%





14%

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People 18-64 9% 58% 58%




All Families 7% - -





White 9% 95% 97%

Black 0% 0% 0%


Asian 0% 0% 0%


Other 47% 5% 1%




Gilliam County

Gilliam County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$33,510 $40,818 $41,851

$37,083 $50,713 $51,323

$27,734 $27,197 $27,362

819 1,333,723 105,480,101

23% 27% 26%

17% 20% 19%

$10,053 $12,245 $12,555

62 130,651 11,699,872

43 95,676 7,818,106

70% 73% 67%

$16,755 $20,409 $20,926

80 116,207 9,420,125

39 79,730 5,574,769

49% 69% 59%

$26,808 $32,654 $33,481

101 188,180 14,338,619

27 76,910 5,210,182

27% 41% 36%

$40,212 $48,982 $50,221

112 219,670 16,670,770

11 56,949 3,488,912

10% 26% 21%


Gilliam County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

GilliamCounty

14%State ofOregon



GilliamCounty

106State ofOregon


immunized

GilliamCounty

75%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

GilliamCounty

26%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


GilliamCounty

19%State ofOregon

20%Homeless fairs connect people with the services they need.








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$186

$438

$672$

$900

$1,125

$1,470

$1,183

$747

$1,013

$1,2344

$1,456$

$1,677

$2,010

Gilliam County 2007 Oregon 2007


Gilliam County

Gilliam County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Gilliam County 2008One Night Count

How We Help


Risk Factors


GilliamCounty

2%State ofOregon




GilliamCounty

2%State ofOregon

16%2006


GilliamCounty

12%State ofOregon

12%

Very limited services available. Gilliam County did not conduct

a street count. Local service providers identifi ed no people

experiencing homelessness during the count.


OHCS funding for affordable housing $0 $0 $0 $0 $0


Single Family Loans for low-income households-$ $0 $0 $0 $64,842 $0




Average per unit weatherized-$ -- $1,848 $947 $2,051 $288


Students eligible for free/reduced lunch-# 121 91 81 111 98





Grant County

Major FindingsIn this decade, Grant County has lost people and lost jobs. The county population shrank by 2.8 percent between 2001 and 2007. At the same time, Oregon Labor Department statistics show a loss of 156 non-farm jobs, for a decrease of 5.7 percent. The unemployment rate was high in 2000 at 9.7 percent. It has dropped slightly since, but was still a high 8.2 percent in 2007, three points above the state average.

The 2000 Census found 1,069 county residents with incomes less than the federal poverty level, 13.7 percent of the population. Because the county has such a small population, there are no current Census estimates of poverty. However, schools identifi ed students whose incomes were below 185 percent of the poverty level for the free- or reduced-price lunch program. In 2000, 31 percent of students qualifi ed. By 2007, the rate had increased to 47 percent.

Non-farm job losses in 2007 were the second largest of the decade—a net loss of 85 positions. Economic sectors such as Trade, Transportation, and Utilities; Education and Health Services; and Financial Activities added a few jobs. However, Natural Resources and Mining lost 77 positions, 30 percent of its workforce. The average pay in that sector can support a family of two or three.


Community Action AgencyCommunity Connection of NE Oregon (CCNO)104 Elm StreetLaGrande, OR 97850(541) 963-3186www.ccno.org

Grant County

OregonUnited States

2000

Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

1990

-200

0





1,069 388,740 33,899,812

13.7% 11.6% 12.4%

8.7% 12.7% 6.8%

1.0% 20.4% 13.2%

+ 86 + 43,873 + 2,156,948

+ 82 + 579,078 + 32,712,033


Grant County

Low-Income NeedsCommunity Connection of Northeast Oregon, Inc. identifi ed the following as the primary needs for the low-income population of Grant County:

• Food bank

• Housing needs


• Emergency assistance

• Tenant-based assistance program





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Grant County’s Basic Family Budget






$12,500

$25,000

$37,500

$50,000

$46,716

$35,076

$40,524

$25,956 $24,744

$16,689

$21,100

$14,291

$603 $817 $603 $817

$316 $615 $512 $774

$378 $916 $378 $916

$390 $390 $524 $524

$247 $308 $359 $424

$285 $444 $346 $493

-$56 -$113 $201 -$55

$2,163 $3,377 $2,923 $3,893

$25,956 $40,524 $35,076 $46,716

$12.48 $19.48 $8.43 $11.23

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

55.1% 52.1% 47.6% 53.0%


Grant County

Grant CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007


Trade, Transportation, & Utilities 372 7 2% $24,949

Federal Government 245 -5 -2% $52,039




Financial Activities 87 5 6% $27,320

Greatest Decrease in the Number of Positions Natural Resources & Mining 180 -77 -30% $30,841

Manufacturing 238 -17 -7% $34,814


OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

GRANT -4.7% 7,950 7,800 7,750 7,650 7,750 7,685 7,630 7,580

Canyon City 0.0% 670 670 650 670 640 650 660 670

Dayville 25.0% 140 140 160 160 160 160 165 175

Granite 20.0% 25 20 20 20 30 30 30 30

John Day 1.6% 1,820 1,830 1,840 1,840 1,840 1,845 1,850 1,850

Long Creek -4.3% 230 230 220 220 220 220 220 220

Monument -10.0% 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 135

Mt. Vernon 0.8% 595 600 600 600 600 600 600 600

Prairie City 1.9% 1,080 1,080 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100

Seneca 2.2% 225 220 220 220 220 220 225 230

Unincorporated -14.8% 3,015 2,860 2,790 2,670 2,790 2,710 2,630 2,570


Birth Rates


GrantCounty

9State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


GrantCounty

22State ofOregon

34

Food Bank1,330 households received 2,734 food boxes

Housing needsassisted 55 households representing 92 people through Housing Resource Center’s fi rst-time homebuyer and closing cost assistance.

rehabilitated fi ve single family units to improve the conditions in which clients lived

educated lenders, realtors and local offi cials about affordable housing issues and services

Energy assistanceassisted 280 households with energy costs including case management and energy conservation to prevent shut-offs and meet the challenge of high energy costs.

Emergency assistanceprevented homelessness for 83 households (206 people) through stable housing or a shelter

Tenant based assistance programprovided six households (17 people) six months to one year of rental assistance coupled with referrals and case management



Oregon Grant County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Grant County

Grant County

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

Grant County


Grant County



% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


% of all Families

% in Poverty


% of all Population



Home Health Aides

Cashiers

Retail Salespersons








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26%





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White 13% 93% 96%

Black 0% 0% 0%


Asian 0% 0% 0%


Other 44% 2% 1%




Grant County

Grant County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$32,185 $40,818 $41,851

$35,686 $50,713 $51,323

$25,667 $27,197 $27,362

3,246 1,333,723 105,480,101

20% 27% 26%

16% 20% 19%

$9,656 $12,245 $12,555

198 130,651 11,699,872

103 95,676 7,818,106

52% 73% 67%

$16,093 $20,409 $20,926

198 116,207 9,420,125

77 79,730 5,574,769

39% 69% 59%

$25,748 $32,654 $33,481

326 188,180 14,338,619

84 76,910 5,210,182

26% 41% 36%

$38,622 $48,982 $50,221

420 219,670 16,670,770

64 56,949 3,488,912

15% 26% 21%


Grant County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

GrantCounty

13%State ofOregon



GrantCounty

92State ofOregon


immunized

GrantCounty

68%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

GrantCounty

18%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


GrantCounty

14%State ofOregon

20%Local grocers partner with community action to prevent waste and feed the hungry.








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$672

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$640

$911

$1,137

$1,3636

$1,588

1,927$

Grant County 2007 Oregon 2007


Grant County

Grant County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

How We Help


Risk Factors


GrantCounty

1%State ofOregon




GrantCounty

14%State ofOregon

16%2006


GrantCounty

8%State ofOregon

12%


OHCS funding for affordable housing $0 $0 $0 $160,000 $80,000


Single Family Loans for low-income households-$ $86,595 $236,194 $0 $101,150 $71,917










Grant County 2008One Night Count

One-night count refl ects only requests for services.

No individual sought services during the count.


Harney County

Major FindingsThe 2000 Census reported that 12 percent of the population had incomes less than the federal poverty level. One key indicator of need, the percentage of students eligible for free- and reduced-price meals, grew from 48 percent to 57 percent between 2000 and 2007.

The number of non-farm jobs in the county remained essentially level for the last six years at around 2,500. The unemployment rate rose with the recession of the early part of this decade and has decreased since 2003. However, unemployment, at an average of 7.4 percent in 2007, exceeded the state average. The largest job growth in 2007 occurred in the economic sectors of Trade, Transportation, and Utilities and State Government. These sectors paid an average of $26,792 to $33,940, enough to support a family of two or three.

An analysis by OHCS shows that anticipated living expenses are less in Harney County than in most rural Oregon counties. A single parent with one pre-school aged child can make enough in an average secretarial job to pay for food, rent, child care, and other basics. The average school teacher earned enough to support three children ages 4, 7, and 10.


Community Action AgencyHarney-Malheur County CAA (HMCAA)316 NE Goodfellow Ste #4 Ontario, OR 97914(541) 889-1060Fax (541) 881-0768

Harney County

OregonUnited States

2000

Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

1990

-200

0





875 388,740 33,899,812

11.8% 11.6% 12.4%

18.6% 12.7% 6.8%

7.8% 20.4% 13.2%

+ 137 + 43,873 + 2,156,948

+ 549 + 579,078 + 32,712,033


Low-Income NeedsHarney/Malheur Community Action Agency identifi ed the following as the primary needs for the low-income population of Harney County:

• Quality jobs: including on-the-job training and bringing jobs into the area

• Food: including food pantries and Meals on Wheels

• Transportation

• Free and reduced-cost detoxifi cation and inpatient services

• Quality low-cost housing: including emergency shelters and permanent affordable housing

• Fuel assistance: including energy conservation education and assistance with energy bills

• Medical and dental needs

• Domestic violence

• Prevention of child abuse and neglect





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Harney County’s Basic Family Budget






$12,500

$25,000

$37,500

$50,000

$45,720

$33,480

$39,516

$24,660 $24,744

$16,689

$21,100

$14,291

Harney County

$559 $773 $559 $773

$316 $615 $512 $774

$378 $916 $378 $916

$390 $390 $524 $524

$247 $308 $359 $424

$271 $430 $332 $480

-$106 -$139 $126 -$81

$2,055 $3,293 $2,790 $3,810

$24,660 $39,516 $33,480 $45,720

$11.86 $19.00 $8.05 $10.99

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

58.0% 53.4% 49.8% 54.1%


Harney County

Harney CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007



Leisure & Hospitality 250 -8 -3% $11,676



State Government 124 11 10% $33,940

Manufacturing 232 4 2% $34,668

Greatest Decrease in the Number of Positions Professional & Business Services 72 -9 -11% $26,468

Leisure & Hospitality 250 -8 -3% $11,676


OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

HARNEY 1.1% 7,600 7,600 7,600 7,300 7,650 7,660 7,670 7,680

Burns -1.6% 3,070 3,060 3,030 3,050 3,020 3,015 3,000 3,020

Hines 12.0% 1,630 1,680 1,730 1,740 1,740 1,760 1,790 1,825

Unincorporated -2.2% 2,900 2,860 2,840 2,510 2,890 2,885 2,880 2,835


Harney County

Birth Rates


HarneyCounty

10State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


HarneyCounty

36State ofOregon

34

Food and nutritionserved 1,652 individuals through the Harney County Food Pantry

delivered 2,492 meals through the Meals on Wheels program

Transportationprovided 717 rides in December 2007 through Harney County Dial A Ride

Energyrestored electrical services to households

prevented energy utility shut-offs

offered energy education classes and home visits are a useful tool for the energy assistance program

increased energy effi ciency in eligible homes through weatherization services, freeing household resources for other necessities

Domestic Violencesheltered nine adults and two children through Harney Helping Organization for Personal Emergencies (HHOPE), a domestic violence shelter



Oregon Harney County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Harney County

Harney County

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%


Harney County



% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


% of all Families

% in Poverty


% of all Population



Home Health Aides

Cashiers

Retail Salespersons








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17%

55%

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People 18-64 11% 55% 60%




All Families 9% - -





White 10% 80% 91%

Black 0% 0% 0%


Asian 10% 1% 1%


Other 24% 2% 1%




Harney County

Harney County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$31,267 $40,818 $41,851

$34,457 $50,713 $51,323

$25,215 $27,197 $27,362

3,036 1,333,723 105,480,101

23% 27% 26%

17% 20% 19%

$9,380 $12,245 $12,555

235 130,651 11,699,872

200 95,676 7,818,106

85% 73% 67%

$15,634 $20,409 $20,926

173 116,207 9,420,125

79 79,730 5,574,769

46% 69% 59%

$25,014 $32,654 $33,481

314 188,180 14,338,619

74 76,910 5,210,182

23% 41% 36%

$37,520 $48,982 $50,221

442 219,670 16,670,770

51 56,949 3,488,912

12% 26% 21%


Harney County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

HarneyCounty

13%State ofOregon



HarneyCounty

65State ofOregon


immunized

HarneyCounty

75%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

HarneyCounty

22%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


HarneyCounty

29%State ofOregon

20%Community action works to address the problem of substandard housing like this.








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$1,470

$1,2266

$710

$984

$1,213

$1,442$

$1,671

$2,014

Harney County 2007 Oregon 2007


Harney County

Harney County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Harney County 2008One Night Count











How We Help


Risk Factors


HarneyCounty

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HarneyCounty

5%State ofOregon

16%2006


HarneyCounty

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OHCS funding for affordable housing $0 $0 $0 $0 $0


Single Family Loans for low-income households-$ $205,733 $220,200 $455,163 $263,096 $247,518










Domestic Violence

Other


Property Sold

Unemployed


Hood River County

Major FindingsIn 2007, 14.5 percent of Hood River residents had incomes below the federal poverty level (3,044 people). The poverty threshold for a family of four was $21,100, but an OHCS needs analysis shows that a single parent with three children needed an annual income of $58,236 in Hood River County to pay rent, food, child care and other basic needs. Few jobs in the county paid that much. For instance, average annual pay for a nursing aide was $23,878.

Hood River County has seen steady growth in the number of jobs, nearly 18 percent between 2001 and 2007. During the same time, unemployment dropped from 7.7 percent to 4.6 percent—equal to the national average and well below the Oregon average. In 2007, the Natural Resources and Mining and Leisure and Hospitality sectors added a total of 173 jobs. Average pay in these industries was less than $17,400 a year.


Community Action AgencyMid-Columbia CAC (MCCAC)205 Oak Street #4Hood River, OR 97031(541) 386-4027Fax (541) 387-2189www.mccac.com

Hood River

CountyOregon

United States

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2000

-200

7





3,044 488,896 38,567,903

14.5% 13.5% 13.3%

7.0% 25.8% 13.8%

4.3% 7.9% 6.2%

+ 199 + 100,156 + 4,668,091

+ 885 + 263,630 + 16,976,436


Hood River County

Low-Income NeedsMid-Columbia Community Action Council identifi ed the following needs for the low-income population of Hood River County:

• Housing: Affordable housing for workers and transitional housing for people recently released from prison or jail

• Utility cost relief

• Dentistry





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Hood River County’s Basic Family Budget






$17,500

$35,000

$52,500

$70,000

$64,284

$40,236

$58,236

$34,800

$24,744

$16,689$21,100

$14,291

$662 $942 $662 $942

$316 $615 $512 $774

$543 $1,380 $543 $1,380

$390 $390 $524 $524

$247 $308 $359 $424

$303 $483 $364 $532

$439 $735 $389 $781

$2,900 $4,853 $3,353 $5,357

$34,800 $58,236 $40,236 $64,284

$16.73 $28.00 $9.67 $15.45

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

41.1% 36.2% 41.5% 38.5%


Hood River County

Hood River CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007








Greatest Decrease in the Number of Positions (none)

OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

HOOD RIVER 4.7% 20,500 20,600 20,450 20,500 21,050 21,180 21,335 21,470

Cascade Locks -4.0% 1,120 1,130 1,140 1,140 1,150 1,155 1,155 1,075

Hood River 13.3% 5,920 6,020 6,210 6,230 6,230 6,450 6,580 6,710

Unincorporated 1.7% 13,460 13,450 13,100 13,130 13,670 13,575 13,600 13,685


Birth Rates


Hood RiverCounty

15State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


Hood RiverCounty

37State ofOregon

34

Food insecurityraised more than $475,000 to purchase and renovate a new food warehouse which provides capacity to collect, store, and distribute more food to 13 emergency food outlets in the three-county service area



Oregon Hood River County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Hood River County

Hood River County

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

Hood River County


Hood River County



% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


% of all Families

% in Poverty


% of all Population



Cashiers

Home Health Aides


Retail Salespersons







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White 13% 73% 84%

Black -- -- 0%


Asian -- -- 3%


Other 43% 22% 7%

2 or more races -- -- 2%




Hood River County

Harney County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$46,415 $47,385 $50,007

$59,824 $60,521 $62,257

$29,509 $29,072 $30,473

7,706 1,447,409 111,609,629

29% 30% 30%

22% 23% 21%

$13,925 $14,216 $15,002

873 181,434 14,381,176

642 149,466 11,433,225

74% 82% 80%

$23,208 $23,693 $25,004

639 135,298 10,783,159

421 95,037 7,003,062

66% 70% 65%

$37,132 $37,908 $40,006

1,160 231,309 17,296,662

591 120,261 8,218,676

51% 52% 48%

$55,698 $56,862 $60,008

1,574 257,185 18,942,358

481 83,365 5,594,941

31% 32% 30%


Hood River County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

Hood RiverCounty

14%State ofOregon



Hood RiverCounty

188State ofOregon


immunized

Hood RiverCounty

72%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

Hood RiverCounty

30%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


Hood RiverCounty

14%State ofOregon

20%Community action staff provides fi rewood to help area families stay warm.








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$762

$197

$488

$729

$971$

$1,213

$1,576

Hood River County 2007 Oregon 2007


Hood River County

Hood River County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Hood River County 2008One Night Count











How We Help


Risk Factors


Hood RiverCounty

4%State ofOregon




Hood RiverCounty

4%State ofOregon

16%2006


Hood RiverCounty

11%State ofOregon

12%

3

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OHCS funding for affordable housing $42,093 $40,500 $20,000 $0 $0


Single Family Loans for low-income households-$ $208,693 $0 $0 $376,937 $317,578










Domestic Violence


Unemployed


Jackson County

Major FindingsIn 2007, poverty in Jackson County remained high at 13.1 percent and the county’s unemployment rate remained greater than the state and national levels at 5.7 percent. This represents a two-point reduction from the high of 7.7 percent in 2003. Signifi cantly, poverty among single mothers dropped from 37 to 31 percent. Between 2001 and 2007, the county population grew 9.5 percent while the number of jobs grew 13.8 percent.

An increasing number of families, while not offi cially below the poverty level, struggled to make ends meet. One indicator is the growth in the number of students receiving free or reduced-price lunches—at 42 percent in 2007, up from 34 percent in 2000. The basic family budget for two parents and one child shows that families like this need an annual income of $37,000—more than twice the offi cial poverty level—to meet their needs. Among Jackson County residents, 22 percent lacked health insurance.

In the last fi ve years, Jackson County has seen positive growth in both population and employment. The economic sector of Trade, Transportation, and Utilities employs the most people (19,655) at an average wage of $30,300 per year. The lower-paid Leisure and Hospitality sector saw the largest job growth from 2006 to 2007, while Construction, with average wages of more than $37,000 per year, lost 241 jobs.


Community Action AgencyACCESS, Inc3630 Aviation Way PO Box 4666Medford, OR 97501-0188(541) 779-6691Fax (541) 779-8886www.access-inc.org

Jackson County

OregonUnited States

2007

Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

2000

-200

7





25,682 474,189 38,052,247

13.1% 12.9% 13.0%

15.3% 22.0% 12.2%

9.9% 9.5% 7.2%

+ 3,413 + 85,449 + 4,152,435

+ 18,026 + 326,056 + 20,199,253


Jackson County

Low-Income NeedsACCESS, Inc., the Community Action Agency for Jackson County identifi ed the following as the primary needs for the low-income population of Jackson County:

• Medical care

• Housing resources and assistance, including permanent affordable housing, rental assistance programs, and housing rehabilitation programs

• Energy assistance programs, especially for vulnerable populations

• Housing maintenance, weatherization, and preservation of existing housing

• Alcohol- and drug-free housing

• Support for seniors and people with disabilities so they can live independently in their own homes, improving their overall quality of life

• Food and nutrition programs, including emergency food boxes

• Employment opportunities and living-wage jobs





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Jackson County’s Basic Family Budget


• Workforce education/training programs, including live-skills

• Emergency cash assistance and information and referral to other community resources

• Transportation services




$0

$15,000

$30,000

$45,000

$60,000

$56,064

$36,720

$53,508

$29,160$24,744

$16,689$21,100

$14,291

$703 $1,023 $703 $1,023

$316 $615 $512 $774

$431 $1,064 $431 $1,064

$343 $343 $468 $468

$230 $295 $325 $393

$316 $508 $377 $557

$91 $611 $244 $393

$2,430 $4,459 $3,060 $4,672

$29,160 $53,508 $36,720 $56,064

$14.02 $25.73 $8.83 $13.48

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

49.0% 39.4% 45.4% 44.1%


Jackson County

Jackson CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007






Manufacturing 6,906 278 4% $35,569


Greatest Decrease in the Number of Positions Other Services 2,954 -219 -7% $22,548

Professional & Business Services 7,801 -102 -1% $34,858

Construction 5,534 -241 -4% $37,473

Financial Activities 3,725 -67 -2% $38,747

OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

JACKSON 11.0% 182,200 184,700 187,600 189,100 191,200 194,515 198,615 202,310

Ashland 10.3% 19,610 19,770 20,130 20,430 20,590 20,880 21,430 21,630

Butte Falls 0.0% 445 440 440 440 440 445 445 445

Central Point 34.4% 12,665 13,460 14,120 14,750 14,950 15,640 16,550 17,025

Eagle Point 76.6% 4,850 5,410 5,950 6,630 6,980 7,585 8,340 8,565

Gold Hill 0.5% 1,075 1,110 1,070 1,070 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080

Jacksonville 17.4% 2,245 2,360 2,370 2,370 2,410 2,490 2,555 2,635

Medford 18.8% 63,720 64,730 66,090 68,080 69,220 70,855 73,960 75,675

Phoenix 18.6% 4,085 4,270 4,420 4,510 4,570 4,660 4,740 4,845

Rogue River 12.7% 1,850 1,860 1,870 1,900 1,950 1,995 2,010 2,085

Shady Cove 20.5% 2,340 2,400 2,450 2,540 2,580 2,680 2,760 2,820

Talent 15.1% 5,670 5,580 5,520 5,700 5,890 6,255 6,415 6,525

Unincorporated -7.3% 63,645 63,310 63,170 60,680 60,540 59,950 58,330 58,980


Birth Rates


JacksonCounty

11State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


JacksonCounty

35State ofOregon

34

Medical Care provided medical equipment to 3,270 peopledirect medical care for 3,531 uninsured or underinsured childrenhealth insurance for 1,858 childrenprenatal care for 151 women

Housing and Energysecurity deposit assistance to 626 households

homelessness prevention services to 154 households

direct emergency shelter to 74 individuals with chronic mental illness

long-term rental assistance to 47 households.

energy assistance to 4,268 households

weatherization of 276 houses, and upgraded refrigerators in an 82-unit low-income housing complex.

ACCESS and the Housing Authority of Jackson County replaced windows in 99 units

Support for Seniors and People with Disabilities1,680 contacts with 592 seniors and people with disabilities to live as independently as possible

Food and Nutrition38,473 emergency food boxes for a total of 2,220,802 pounds of food to families and individuals

emergency food distribution increased by more than 30 percent in the past fi ve years

Other Basic Needsassistance to 65 families facing emergencies such as plumbing/septic repairs, electrical repairs, water heater replacements, furnace replacements, and car repairs

Transportation

The Upper Rogue Community Center implemented a senior/disabled transportation program



Oregon Jackson County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Jackson County

Jackson County

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

5.0%

2.5%

0%

-2.5%

-5.0%

Jackson County


Jackson County



% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


% of all Families

% in Poverty


% of all Population



Home Health Aides

Cashiers


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People 18-64 13% 61% 62%




All Families 9% - -





White 12% 87% 93%

Black 29% 1% 1%


Asian 16% 2% 1%


Other 22% 2% 1%





Jackson County

Jackson County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$44,524 $48,730 $50,740

$57,687 $61,690 $63,059

$29,136 $30,186 $30,915

81,616 1,471,965 112,377,977

32% 29% 30%

24% 23% 22%

$13,357 $14,619 $15,222

10,530 179,761 14,253,915

8,766 149,621 11,355,585

83% 83% 80%

$22,262 $24,365 $25,370

7,749 139,492 10,880,250

5,968 96,863 7,043,215

77% 69% 65%

$35,619 $38,984 $40,592

14,644 238,001 17,456,318

9,237 122,962 8,364,889

63% 52% 48%

$53,429 $58,476 $60,888

13,606 263,859 19,191,149

4,799 85,103 5,823,144

35% 32% 30%


Jackson County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

JacksonCounty

16%State ofOregon



JacksonCounty

119State ofOregon


immunized

JacksonCounty

72%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

JacksonCounty

26%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


JacksonCounty

25%State ofOregon

20%Community members work together to pack food boxes.








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Jackson County 2007 Oregon 2007


Jackson County

Jackson County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Jackson County 2008One Night Count











How We Help


Risk Factors


JacksonCounty

4%State ofOregon




JacksonCounty

17%State ofOregon

16%2006


JacksonCounty

12%State ofOregon

12%

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30%

30%

20%

17%

15%

14%

13%

13%

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OHCS funding for affordable housing $0 $1,044,977 $5,088,912 $1,095,161 $2,819,000


Single Family Loans for low-income households-$ $208,693 $0 $0 $376,937 $317,578

Households receiving energy assistance-# -- 4,225 4,507 4,686 4,403


Units weatherized-$ -- $1,217,200 $796,584 $1,089,647 $813,208







Couldn’t Afford Rent

Alcohol or Drug Issue (Self)

Unemployed

Mental or Emotional Disorder

Alcohol or Drug Issue (Home)

Kicked out by Family or Friends

Domestic Violence

Other

Criminal History

By Choice


Jefferson County

Major FindingsIn 2007, 18 percent of Jefferson County residents lived on incomes less than the federal poverty level. This was 5 percentage points more than across Oregon, and among the highest poverty rates in the state. One quarter (26 percent) of the county’s children lived in poverty. Additionally, 72 percent of schoolchildren qualifi ed for federal school lunch subsidies—indicating that most families with children, even if not offi cially in poverty, lived on very low incomes. Among Oregon counties, Jefferson saw the largest percentage of students qualifying for nutrition assistance.

While unemployment dropped in most other counties, the 2007 Jefferson County unemployment rate rose to 6.8 percent, the second highest rate since 2000. The county lost 173 jobs, for a 2.6 percent decrease. The economic sector of Manufacturing lost 275 jobs, with average annual pay of $34,253. The three sectors with the largest job growth added

82 positions with average annual pay of only $26,000.

Living costs remained lower in Jefferson County than in many other places in Oregon. A single parent with a preschool-aged child needed $12.08 per hour to pay for her family’s basic needs. The average nursing aide in Jefferson County earned $12.60 and retail clerks made an average of $13.35.



Jefferson County

OregonUnited States

2007

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2000

-200

7





3,539 488,896 38,567,903

17.6% 13.5% 13.3%

28.8% 25.8% 13.8%

8.8% 7.9% 6.2%

+ 792 + 100,156 + 4,668,091

+ 1,678 + 263,630 + 16,976,436


Jefferson County

Low-Income NeedsNeighborImpact identifi ed the following primary needs for the low-income population of Jefferson County:

• Affordable rental units


• Access to laundry facilities


• Access to healthcare, especially for young children

• More food-buying options


• Child care and early childhood education

• Supportive services and rent assistance for homeless

• Foreclosure counseling and resources





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Jefferson County’s Basic Family Budget






$12,500

$25,000

$37,500

$50,000

$47,136

$33,912

$41,688

$25,116 $24,744

$16,689

$21,100

$14,291

$574 $835 $574 $835

$316 $615 $512 $774

$378 $916 $378 $916

$390 $390 $524 $524

$247 $308 $359 $424

$276 $450 $337 $499

-$88 -$40 $142 -$44

$2,093 $3,474 $2,826 $3,928

$25,116 $41,688 $33,912 $47,136

$12.08 $20.04 $8.15 $11.33

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

56.9% 50.6% 49.2% 52.5%


Jefferson County

Jefferson CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007


Manufacturing 1,375 -275 -17% $34,253




Natural Resources & Mining 382 25 7% $25,437



OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

JEFFERSON 15.0% 19,150 19,400 19,850 19,900 20,250 20,600 21,410 22,030

Culver 63.4% 805 800 840 840 850 1,020 1,160 1,315

Madras 28.4% 5,130 5,200 5,290 5,370 5,430 5,600 6,070 6,585

Metolius 32.8% 640 660 770 780 790 805 830 850

Unincorporated 5.6% 12,575 12,740 12,950 12,910 13,180 13,175 13,350 13,280


Birth Rates


JeffersonCounty

16State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


JeffersonCounty

71State ofOregon

34

Housingopened a new Housing Center in Madras

Energy effi ciencyexpanded weatherization services to remote areas of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

Public transportationexpanded transit options with public transit between Madras, Redmond and Bend

Child care and early childhood education added Oregon Pre-Kindergarten slots

Food and nutritionadded Emergency food sites

picked up 35,000 pounds of foods each month in Central Oregon



Oregon Jefferson County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Jefferson County

Jefferson County

13.0%

6.5%

0%

-6.5%

-13.0%

13.0%

6.5%

0%

-6.5%

-13.0%

Jefferson County


Jefferson County



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% of all Population



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People 18-64 16% 53% 60%









White 14% 60% 77%

Black -- -- 0%


Asian -- -- 0%


Other -- -- 4%





Jefferson County

Jefferson County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$40,154 $47,385 $50,007

$46,418 $60,521 $62,257

$25,582 $29,072 $30,473

7,368 1,447,409 111,609,629

26% 30% 30%

22% 23% 21%

$12,046 $14,216 $15,002

760 181,434 14,381,176

566 149,466 11,433,225

74% 82% 80%

$20,077 $23,693 $25,004

510 135,298 10,783,159

377 95,037 7,003,062

74% 70% 65%

$32,123 $37,908 $40,006

1,300 231,309 17,296,662

548 120,261 8,218,676

42% 52% 48%

$48,185 $56,862 $60,008

1,730 257,185 18,942,358

744 83,365 5,594,941

43% 32% 30%


Jefferson County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

JeffersonCounty

19%State ofOregon



JeffersonCounty

70State ofOregon


immunized

JeffersonCounty

73%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

JeffersonCounty

33%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


JeffersonCounty

19%State ofOregon

20%Manufactured dwelling parks provide affordable housing for many low-income Oregonians.








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$381

$628

$876

$1,123

$1,493

Jefferson County 2007 Oregon 2007


Jefferson County

Jefferson County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Jefferson County 2008One Night Count











How We Help


Risk Factors


JeffersonCounty

6%State ofOregon




JeffersonCounty

7%State ofOregon

16%2006


JeffersonCounty

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OHCS funding for affordable housing $0 $0 $369,000 $80,000 $2,818,682


Single Family Loans for low-income households-$ $461,895 $660,335 $1,033,416 $1,626,395 $1,518,039











Unemployed


Drug/Alcohol (Self)


By Choice

Domestic Violence


Evicted by landlord

Other


Josephine County

Major FindingsThe 2007 poverty rate for Josephine County was 17.9 percent, among the highest rates found among Oregon counties. The US Census Bureau estimated that 14,291 people in the county lived with incomes less than the federal poverty level in 2007. This represents a 28 percent increase from 2000.

Single mothers were especially hard hit; 57 percent of families with children under age 18 and headed by a single woman had incomes less than the poverty level. The leading cause of the increasing poverty was likely the high unemployment rate of 7.2 percent, which has increased from its 2000 and 2006 levels.

In 2007, six industries lost a total of 540 jobs; with the largest reduction a 13 percent drop in Construction (225 positions). A gain of 184 in (private) Education and Health Services partially compensated for the lost construction jobs, as both industries paid an average of about $32,000 to $34,000. Yet the county saw a net loss of 327 jobs or 1.3 percent of workers.

An OHCS analysis of living costs and wages showed that a single parent of a preschooler needed to earn $13.28 per hour to pay for basic living needs. On average, Josephine County’s nursing aides and retail sales made less than that amount.


Community Action AgencyUmpqua Community Action Network (UCAN)280 Kenneth Ford Dr.Roseburg, OR 97470(541) 672-3421(800) 301-8226Fax (541) 672-1983www.ucancap.org

Josephine County

OregonUnited States

2007

Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

2000

-200

7





14,291 474,189 38,052,247

17.9% 12.9% 13.0%

27.7% 22.0% 12.2%

7.0% 9.5% 7.2%

+ 3,098 + 85,449 + 4,152,435

+ 5,330 + 326,056 + 20,199,253


Josephine County

Low-Income NeedsUmpqua Community Action Network (UCAN) identifi ed the following needs for the low-income population of Josephine County:

• Food insecurity

• Healthcare

• Affordable housing


• Transportation





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Josephine County’s Basic Family Budget






$12,500

$25,000

$37,500

$50,000$49,812

$36,336

$45,780

$27,612$24,744

$16,689

$21,100

$14,291

$639 $909 $639 $909

$316 $615 $512 $774

$389 $946 $389 $946

$390 $390 $524 $524

$247 $308 $359 $424

$296 $472 $357 $522

$24 $175 $248 $52

$2,301 $3,815 $3,028 $4,151

$27,612 $45,780 $36,336 $49,812

$13.28 $22.01 $8.73 $11.97

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

51.8% 46.1% 45.9% 49.7%


Josephine County

Josephine CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007



Manufacturing 3,332 -130 -4% $32,428



Other Services 1,008 31 3% $18,374

Financial Activities 1,170 29 3% $35,418

Greatest Decrease in the Number of Positions Construction 1,528 -225 -13% $31,988

Manufacturing 3,332 -130 -4% $32,428



Professional & Business Services 1,561 -36 -2% $32,440

State Government 812 -34 -4% $21,883

OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

JOSEPHINE 8.3% 76,050 76,850 77,650 78,350 78,600 79,645 81,125 82,390

Cave Junction 23.0% 1,370 1,380 1,390 1,420 1,440 1,500 1,600 1,685

Grants Pass 37.0% 23,170 23,670 23,870 24,470 24,790 26,085 30,930 31,740

Unincorporated -4.9% 51,510 51,800 52,390 52,460 52,370 52,060 48,595 48,965


Birth Rates


JosephineCounty

10State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


JosephineCounty

36State ofOregon

34

Food Insecurityincreased emergency food distribution 41 percent in the last three years

distributed 1,454,386 pounds of food in 32,569 food boxes through 34 agencies and supplemental

Healthcareprovided more than 5,600 rides to medical appointments through a contract with TransLink, using nine volunteer drivers

Affordable Housingprovided 455 households with emergency housing assistance

offered comprehensive case management, long-term rental assistance and self-suffi ciency services through home visits that include budgeting and goal- setting education to 43 households

Energy Assistanceprovided emergency energy assistance to 3,950 households

offered 85 households emergency fi rewood

Transportationtransportation routes connecting rural areas to the city where people can access services have proliferated with ridership up 12 percent per year

Rogue Community College, the Job Council and the Oregon Department of Human Services pays for bus passes for students and clients



Oregon Josephine County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Josephine County

Josephine County

7.0%

3.5%

0%

-3.5%

-7.0%

7.0%

3.5%

0%

-3.5%

-7.0%

Josephine County


Josephine County



% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


% of all Families

% in Poverty


% of all Population



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Cashiers


Retail Salespersons







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White 15% 88% 93%

Black -- -- 0%


Asian -- -- 1%


Other 16% 1% 1%





Josephine County

Josephine County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$37,312 $48,730 $50,740

$46,396 $61,690 $63,059

$21,748 $30,186 $30,915

33,947 1,471,965 112,377,977

39% 29% 30%

20% 23% 22%

$11,194 $14,619 $15,222

4,341 179,761 14,253,915

3,523 149,621 11,355,585

81% 83% 80%

$18,656 $24,365 $25,370

2,894 139,492 10,880,250

2,349 96,863 7,043,215

81% 69% 65%

$29,850 $38,984 $40,592

5,234 238,001 17,456,318

2,684 122,962 8,364,889

51% 52% 48%

$44,774 $58,476 $60,888

5,576 263,859 19,191,149

2,578 85,103 5,823,144

46% 32% 30%


Josephine County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

JosephineCounty

16%State ofOregon



JosephineCounty

95State ofOregon


immunized

JosephineCounty

70%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

JosephineCounty

23%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


JosephineCounty

28%State ofOregon

20%Children represent 30 percent of the state’s homeless population.








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Josephine County 2007 Oregon 2007


Josephine County

Josephine County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Josephine County 2008One Night Count











How We Help


Risk Factors


JosephineCounty

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JosephineCounty

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16%2006


JosephineCounty

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OHCS funding for affordable housing $0 $0 $0 $60,821 $0













Unemployed

Drug/Alcohol (Self)



Criminal History

Evicted by landlord

Domestic Violence


Poor Rental History


Klamath County

Major FindingsThe number of Klamath County residents living below the federal poverty level dropped by 1,198 from 2000 to 2007 to about 9,317. However, the county poverty rate remained higher than the state average at 14.1 percent.

The recent loss of non-farm jobs and the consequent rise in unemployment likely contributed to the county’s high poverty rate. Unemployment rose from 6.7 percent in 2006 to 7 percent in 2007.

More than half – 52 percent – of schoolchildren qualifi ed for free- and reduced-priced lunch.

A basic budget in Klamath County cost less than in the average rural county. A single mother of a preschooler needed an income of $11.98 an hour for rent, food, childcare, and other necessities. Rental costs were lower in this county than across the state; the typical Oregon renter paid 29 percent of household income on housing costs; Klamath County renters paid about 25 percent of household income. A single parent could make ends meet on the average income of a store clerk or secretary, but not if she worked as a home health aide, nursing aide, or cashier.


Community Action AgencyKlamath & Lake Community Action Services125 South 6th StreetKlamath Falls, OR 97601(541) 882-3500(866) 665-6438Fax (541) 882-3674www.klcas.org

Klamath County

OregonUnited States

2007

Number in Poverty

Percent in Poverty

2000

-200

7





9,317 474,189 38,052,247

14.1% 12.9% 13.0%

-11.4% 22.0% 12.2%

4.3% 9.5% 7.2%

- 1,198 + 85,449 + 4,152,435

+ 2,737 + 326,056 + 20,199,253


Klamath County

Low-Income NeedsKlamath & Lake Community Action Services (KLCAS) identifi ed the following as the primary needs of the low-income population of Klamath County:

• Family wage jobs

• Safe and affordable housing

• Transitional housing

• Job training

• Emergency services

• Emergency shelter

• Affordable and available healthcare

• Weatherization

• Access to mental health and substance abuse treatment





Housing

Food

Child Care

Transportation

Healthcare

Other Necessities

Taxes

Monthly Total

Annual Total




Basic Family Budget, an Alternative to the Federal Poverty Threshold2007 Klamath County’s Basic Family Budget






$12,500

$25,000

$37,500

$50,000

$46,212

$33,756

$40,020

$24,912 $24,744

$16,689

$21,100

$14,291

$568 $795 $568 $795

$316 $615 $512 $774

$378 $916 $378 $916

$390 $390 $524 $524

$247 $308 $359 $424

$274 $437 $335 $486

-$97 -$126 $137 -$68

$2,076 $3,335 $2,813 $3,851

$24,912 $40,020 $33,756 $46,212

$11.98 $19.24 $8.11 $11.11

$14,291 $21,100 $16,689 $24,744

57.4% 52.7% 49.4% 53.5%


Klamath County

Klamath CountyEmployment







2000-2007 % Growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007


Employees, 2007







Natural Resources & Mining 896 34 4% $29,244


Construction 1,276 -69 -5% $32,338

Financial Activities 846 -8 -1% $33,213

OREGON 9.0% 3,436,750 3,471,700 3,504,700 3,541,500 3,582,600 3,631,440 3,690,505 3,745,455

KLAMATH 3.0% 63,900 64,200 64,550 64,600 64,800 65,055 65,455 65,815

Bonanza 6.0% 420 420 420 420 420 425 435 445

Chiloquin 0.7% 715 720 720 720 720 720 720 720

Klamath Falls 7.8% 19,510 19,540 19,680 20,190 20,220 20,400 20,720 21,040

Malin 26.0% 635 800 800 800 800 800 805 800

Merrill 1.7% 900 900 910 910 910 915 915 915

Unincorporated 0.4% 41,720 41,820 42,020 41,560 41,730 41,795 41,860 41,895


Birth Rates


KlamathCounty

12State ofOregon

132002-2005, average


KlamathCounty

45State ofOregon

34

Affordable & Available Healthcareprovided dental services to over 90 homeless and low income clients

hosted the fi rst KLCAS fi rst Homeless Connect Project, providing more than 30 individuals with the appropriate mental health and alcohol and drug treatment organizations.

Safe and Affordable Housingadded a Homeownership Center to provide homeownership education and counseling

Emergency Servicescreated and distributed an in-depth community resource guide



Oregon Klamath County

Unemployment Rates

Oregon US

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20072002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0

Oregon Klamath County

Klamath County

6.0%

3.0%

0%

-3.0%

-6.0%

6.0%

3.0%

0%

-3.0%

-6.0%

Klamath County


Klamath County



% in Poverty


% of all Population

% in Poverty


% of all Families

% in Poverty


% of all Population



Cashiers

Home Health Aides




Retail Salespersons





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White 16% 79% 89%

Black -- -- 0%


Asian -- -- 1%


Other 44% 5% 2%





Klamath County

Klamath County Oregon United States




Total Households






% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened




% Burdened



$44,482 $48,730 $50,740

$49,146 $61,690 $63,059

$31,372 $30,186 $30,915

26,921 1,471,965 112,377,977

25% 29% 30%

20% 23% 22%

$13,345 $14,619 $15,222

3,701 179,761 14,253,915

2,867 149,621 11,355,585

77% 83% 80%

$22,241 $24,365 $25,370

2,550 139,492 10,880,250

1,642 96,863 7,043,215

64% 69% 65%

$35,586 $38,984 $40,592

4,182 238,001 17,456,318

1,270 122,962 8,364,889

30% 52% 48%

$53,378 $58,476 $60,888

4,890 263,859 19,191,149

1,646 85,103 5,823,144

34% 32% 30%


Klamath County


Health Indicators


(by Region)

KlamathCounty

13%State ofOregon



KlamathCounty

105State ofOregon


immunized

KlamathCounty

77%State ofOregon

71%2002-2005, average %


vegetables per day

KlamathCounty

26%State ofOregon

26%2002-2005, average


KlamathCounty

24%State ofOregon

20%The one-night homeless count takes place in late January.








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Klamath County 2007 Oregon 2007


Klamath County

Klamath County Services 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007

Klamath County 2008One Night Count











How We Help


Risk Factors


KlamathCounty

4%State ofOregon




KlamathCounty

3%State ofOregon

16%2006


KlamathCounty

9%State ofOregon

12%

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Unemployed

Domestic Violence

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Criminal History




By Choice

Evicted by landlord

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