Flathead County. Montana Poverty Report Card

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1 1 County Poverty Report Card June 216 Summary The poverty rate for County increased from 11.7% in 21 to 14.2% in 213. For the month of December in 211 and 214, the county s unemployment rate decreased from 1.9% to 6.%. Median income in 214 was slightly higher in County ($46,88) than the state of ($46,766). Eligibility for free and reduced school lunch in the county increased from 4.2% in 213 to 41.% in 216. The LIHEAP case load for the county increased by 13.4% (964 in 212 to 1,93 in 2). Poverty Rate The poverty rate in County is below the statewide rate in 213. The rate in County has ranged from 11.7% to the current 14.2%. The statewide rate has risen slightly over this same time period. The County rate was below the statewide rate from Poverty Rate Poverty Rate by Age The poverty rates for all age groups were lower in County than. The poverty rate for youth, those under 18 years of age, was lower in County than the state (19% versus 19.7%). The poverty rate for those 18 to 64 was lower in County than the state (11.7% versus 14.%). However, the poverty rate for elderly adults (6 and older) was lower in County than the state (7.4% versus 8.6%). 2 1 Poverty Rate by Age (21-213) Under 18 years 18 to 64 years 6 years and over

2 2 Unemployment Rate The unemployment rate in County declined from nearly 1.9% in 211 to 6.% in 214. The statewide rate also declined from 211 to Unemployment Rates Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) The SNAP Program had 4,3 cases active in June of 2 providing benefit s to 116,843 ns. The average monthly benefit per case was $4 (or $118 per person). This represents 11.8% of the population. These numbers are down from 212 when there were 8,918 cases representing 126,47 recipients or 12.8% of the population. Also in 212, the average benefit was $276 per case or $128 per person. Each program statistic has declined since 212. In 2, 12.% of the population in County was receiving SNAP benefits. The average amount per case was $249 down from $291 in 212. In the 212, 14.2% of the population received benefits. 2 1 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) The TANF program had 2,936 active cases in in June of 2 benefiting 7, 7 individuals (.71% of the population). The average benefit per case was $374 per month. These numbers are down from 212 when there were 3,282 cases benefiting 8,162 individuals (.82% of the population). The average benefit in 212 was $426 per month. The average benefit in County per case was $341 in June of 2 with.39% of the population receiving TANF benefits Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

3 3 Free and Reduced School Lunch Eligibility The percentage of school-aged children eligible for free and reduced school lunch in the county decreased from 47.1% in 213 to 4.6% in 216, while the state decreased from 4.2% in 213 to 42.6% in 216. % of School Aged Children Free and Reduced School Lunch Eligibility Utilization of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) The LIHEAP case load increased by 13.4% (964 in 212 to 1,93 in 2) for the county and increased by over 9.% (1,76 in 212 to 11,79 in 2) for the state from December 212 to December 2. The LIHEAP payments per case decreased.7% ($39 in 212 to $8 in 2) in the county and 1.8% ($8 in 212 to $18 in 2) for the state from December 212 to December 2. $/case Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Medicaid Utilization Estimates The county s family adults and child clients accounted for a higher percentage of Medicaid s Physical Health funding utilization in 214 than 21. Medicaid Physical Health expenditures in the county increased by 14.2% ($.9 million in 21 to $8.2 million in 214), while increasing over 17.% ($624.4 million in 21 to $733.7 million in 214) in the state. Medicaid Physical Health County State % 21 (x$1 million) (x$1 million) AGED Medicaid Utilization Estimates FAMILY ADULTS BLIND CHILD DISABLED

4 4 Population From 211 to 214, the population of County increased by 3.%. During the same time period, the state of s population increased by 3.4%. 1,2, 1,, 8, 973,739 99,78 998,4 1,6,37 1, 8, 89,2 9,967 91,36 92,373 6, 6, 4, 4, 2, 2, Labor Force Labor force participation rates (LFPR) were somewhat lower in County than the state of from 211 through Labor Force Participation Rate Age Distribution In 214, the county s Under 18 population was a higher proportion than for. The county s 6 & older population was equal to the proportion. Age Distribution (21) Age Distribution (214) Under & Over Under & Over

5 Dependency Ratios The dependency ratio is the number of young ( to 17) and elderly (6 and older), who are said to be dependent, divided by the working age (18 to 64) population. The county s dependency ratio was very similar to the state s dependency ratio from 211 to 214. The county s dependency ratio increased from 6% in 211 to 62% in 214, while the state s dependency ratio increased from 6% in 211 to 62% in Dependency Ratios Educational Attainment Age and Older In 214, 7% of county residents aged and older did not obtain a high school diploma, while the state average was 8%. Data Note: Educational Attainment is measured by the American Community Survey 6 month (21 to 214) estimate Educational Attainment Age and Older Less than high school diploma High school graduate Some college Bachelor's degree or higher Ranges of Income Twenty Five percent of households in earned less than $, a year. Over the same time period, 47% of households earned $, or more. The percentage of households in County with household income of less than $, per year was %, which is very similar to the statewide rate. Data Note: Income is measured by the American Community Survey 6 month (21 to 214) estimate Under $, Ranges of Income $, to $24, $, to $49, $, & Above

6 6 Median Income The median income and the per-capita income amounts were very similar for the county and the state. Data Note: Income is measured by the American Community Survey 6 month estimate based on 21 to 214 data. Dollars ($) 6,, 4, 3, 2, 1, Median Income ,766 46,88 Median household income (dollars),977,789 Per capita income (dollars) Personal Income by Source In from 21 to 214, the percent of income generated by transfer receipts decreased from 21% to 19% of personal income. The percentage of personal income from dividends and interest increased from 21% to 23%. In County from 21 to 214, the percent of income generated by transfer receipts decreased from 21% to 19% of personal income. The percentage of personal income from dividends and interest remained constant at %. County s personal income represents 9.1% of the statewide total Personal Income by Source Net Earnings Transfer Receipts Dividends, Interest, & Rent Personal Income (214) % ($ x 1) Total Personal Income $3,7,289 $4,843, 9.1% Transfer Payments From 21 to 214, the share of transfer payments for retirement and disability, medical benefits, and veteran s benefits increased, while other transfer payments decreased for the state and county. Transfer Payments Share Retirement and disability insurance benefits (%) Medical benefits (%) Income maintenance benefits (%) Unemployment insurance compensation (%) Veterans' benefits (%) Other (%) Total cost (x$1,,) 21 6,8 64 Total cost (x$1,,) 214 7,

7 7 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) From 2 to 213, EITC payments per EITC filer increased by 36.4% ($1,69 in 2 to $2,141 in 213) in the county and 3.1% ($1,6 in 2 to $2,13 in 213) in the state. The percentage of EITC filers (EITC filers/total IRS filers) increased by 27.6% in the county and 18.3% in the state. $EITC per Filer 2, 2, 1, 1, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) 2,13 2,141 1,78 1,769 1,6 1, The data sources for this report can be found at Copyright 216 All rights reserved. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), State University and the State University Extension prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 3, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jeff Bader, Director of Extension, State University, Bozeman, MT 9717.