What's at stake for Klamath County?
More than 20% of Klamath Countyís residents live at or below the poverty level. More than 6,100 children in the county depend on food stamps, and 63.5% of students are eligible for free or reduced price lunch. There are 567 students who are homeless, and 1,876 seniors and people with disabilities who depend on long-term care.
Children and Families
| Total Population: |
66,380 |
| Child population (0-17): |
15,761 |
| Median family income: |
$51,100 |
| Average cost of child care per month: |
$486.67 |
| Percentage of population over the age of 65: |
15.8% |
Impacts of the Recession
| Poverty Rate: |
20.2% |
| Number of low-income children: |
6,094 |
| Number of children in families receiving cash assistance (TANF): |
933 |
| Number of children in families receiving food stamps (SNAP): |
6,151 |
| Number of children receiving Employment Related Day Care (ERDC): |
354 |
| Rates of bankruptcy (per 1000): |
5.44 |
| Kids in foster care: |
379 |
Education
| Number of students enrolled in K12 schools: |
9,633 |
| Number of children in Head Start/pre-K: |
377 |
| Kids eligible for free/reduced lunch: |
63.5% |
| Homeless students: |
567 |
| High School graduation rate: |
91.5% |
| College degree rate: |
15.9% |
Health Care
| Percentage of children who have access to certified School-Based Health Center: |
2.2% |
| Seniors and people with disabilities receiving long-term or in-home care: |
1,876 |
| Residents on the Oregon Health Plan: |
13,100 |
Jobs
| Unemployment (Dec 2010): |
13.6% |
| Total employment number: |
21,387 |
| Percentage employed in the public sector, including schools: |
21% |
| Number of people employed in Health Services, including long-term care for seniors: |
2,924+ |
