What's at stake for Jefferson County?
Jefferson County has the highest percentage of students (76%) who are eligible for free or reduced price meals. It also has the 4th lowest high school graduation rate (79%) in the entire state. More than 22% of the population is on the Oregon Health Plan, and public sector jobs account for 39.5% of the county’s workforce.
Children and Families
| Total Population: |
21,720 |
| Child population (0-17): |
6,097 |
| Median family income: |
$50,600 |
| Average cost of child care per month: |
$486.67 |
| Percentage of population over the age of 65: |
14.7% |
Impacts of the Recession
| Poverty Rate: |
17.4% |
| Number of low-income children: |
3,687 |
| Number of children in families receiving cash assistance (TANF): |
475 |
| Number of children in families receiving food stamps (SNAP): |
2,844 |
| Number of children receiving Employment Related Day Care (ERDC): |
149 |
| Rates of bankruptcy (per 1000): |
5.79 |
| Kids in foster care: |
62 |
Education
| Number of students enrolled in K12 schools: |
3,461 |
| Number of children in Head Start/pre-K: |
135 |
| Kids eligible for free/reduced lunch: |
76.3% |
| Homeless students: |
30 |
| High School graduation rate: |
79.2% |
| College degree rate: |
13.7% |
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: |
506 |
| Residents on the Oregon Health Plan: |
4,810 |
Jobs
| Unemployment (Dec 2010): |
15.1% |
| Total employment number: |
6,093 |
| Percentage employed in the public sector, including schools: |
39.5% |
| Number of people employed in Health Services, including long-term care for seniors: |
499 |
