What's at stake for Gilliam County?
With a population of just 1,871, Gilliam County is the third smallest county in the state. The county has a relatively low unemployment rate (7%), and more than 22% of the workforce is in the public sector.
Children and Families
| Total Population: |
1,871 |
| Child population (0-17): |
348 |
| Median family income: |
$52,600 |
| Average cost of child care per month: |
$486.67 |
| Percentage of population over the age of 65: |
21.4% |
Impacts of the Recession
| Poverty Rate: |
13.3% |
| Number of low-income children: |
Not available |
| Number of children in families receiving cash assistance (TANF): |
21 |
| Number of children in families receiving food stamps (SNAP): |
83 |
| Number of children receiving Employment Related Day Care (ERDC): |
7 |
| Rates of bankruptcy (per 1000): |
2.42 |
| Kids in foster care: |
21 |
Education
| Number of students enrolled in K12 schools: |
247 |
| Number of children in Head Start/pre-K: |
5 |
| Kids eligible for free/reduced lunch: |
51.4% |
| Homeless students: |
Not available |
| High School graduation rate: |
95% |
| College degree rate: |
13.4% |
Health Care
| Percentage of children who have access to certified School-Based Health Center: |
0% |
| Seniors and people with disabilities receiving long-term or in-home care: |
40 |
| Residents on the Oregon Health Plan: |
214 |
Jobs
| Unemployment (Dec 2010): |
7% |
| Total employment number: |
927 |
| Percentage employed in the public sector, including schools: |
22.1% |
| Number of people employed in Health Services, including long-term care for seniors: |
73+ |
