What's at stake for Morrow County?
The poverty rate in Morrow County is 14.2%, and more than 67% of students are eligible for free or reduced price meals.
Children and Families
| Total Population: |
11,173 |
| Child population (0-17): |
3,504 |
| Median family income: |
$51,700 |
| Average cost of child care per month: |
$486.67 |
| Percentage of population over the age of 65: |
11.3% |
Impacts of the Recession
| Poverty Rate: |
14.2% |
| Number of low-income children: |
Not Available |
| Number of children in families receiving cash assistance (TANF): |
157 |
| Number of children in families receiving food stamps (SNAP): |
1,014 |
| Number of children receiving Employment Related Day Care (ERDC): |
47 |
| Rates of bankruptcy (per 1000): |
4.29 |
| Kids in foster care: |
34 |
Education
| Number of students enrolled in K12 schools: |
2,389 |
| Number of children in Head Start/pre-K: |
60 |
| Kids eligible for free/reduced lunch: |
67.1% |
| Homeless students: |
55 |
| High School graduation rate: |
85.6% |
| College degree rate: |
11% |
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: |
188 |
| Residents on the Oregon Health Plan: |
2,145 |
Jobs
| Unemployment (Dec 2010): |
8.9% |
| Total employment number: |
4,245 |
| Percentage employed in the public sector, including schools: |
17.7% |
| Number of people employed in Health Services, including long-term care for seniors: |
135+ |
