1 County Poverty Report Card June 216 Summary The poverty rate for County increased from 12.1% in 21 to 15.1% in 213. For the month of December in 211 and 214, the county s unemployment rate decreased from 9.2% to 7.%. Median income in 214 was higher in County ($49,583) than the state of ($46,766). Eligibility for free and reduced school lunch in the county increased from 39.3% in 213 to 57.1% in 216. The LIHEAP case load for the county decreased by 5.1% (39 in 212 to 37 in 215). Poverty Rate The poverty rate in County is 15.1% in 213. The poverty rate in the county is nearly identical to the statewide rate for 213. Both rates have risen over this time period. 3 2 Poverty Rate 14.5 14.6 13.6 15.2 1 12.1 11.6 14.8 15.1 21 211 212 213 Poverty Rate The poverty rates for the youth (under 18) and working age adults (18 to 64) were lower in County than ; however, the poverty rate for elderly adults (65 and older) was higher in County than. The poverty rate for youth, those under 18 years of age, was lower in County than (16.2% versus 19.7%). The poverty rate for those 18 to 64 was lower in County than (12.9% versus 14.5%). However, the poverty rate for elderly adults (65 and older) was higher in County than (12% versus 8.6%). 3 2 1 Poverty Rate by Age (21-213) 19.7 16.2 14.5 12.9 12. 8.6 Under 18 years 18 to 64 years 65 years and over
2 Unemployment Rate The unemployment rate in County declined by over 2% from 211 to 214. The County rate remains over 2% higher than the statewide unemployment rate of 4.7%. 12. 1. 8. 6. 4. 2.. Unemployment Rates 9.2 8.4 7.8 7. 7. 6. 5.4 4.7 211 212 213 214 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) The SNAP Program had 54,535 cases active in June of 215 providing benefits to 116,843 ns. The average monthly benefit per case was $254 (or $118 per person). This represents 11.8% of the population. These numbers are down from 212 when there were 58,918 cases representing 126,547 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 215, 7.% of the population in County was receiving SNAP benefits. In 212, 6.8% of the population received benefits. 3 25 2 15 1 5 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 12.8 13. 12.4 11.8 6.8 6.8 6.6 7. 212 213 214 215 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) The TANF program had 2,936 active cases in in June of 215 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. County level data for the TANF is not available for County. 1..8.6.4.2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).82.71 Data Not Data Not Available Available 212 215
$/case % of School Aged Children 3 Free and Reduced School Lunch Eligibility The percentage of school-aged children eligible for free and reduced school lunch in the county increased from 39.3% in 213 to 57.1% in 216, while the state decreased from 45.2% in 213 to 42.6% in 216. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Free and Reduced School Lunch Eligibility 56.4 57.1 45.2 47.8 39.3 43.2 43.3 42.6 213 214 215 216 Utilization of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) The LIHEAP case load decreased by 5.1% (39 in 212 to 37 in 215) for the county and increased by over 9.5% (1,765 in 212 to 11,795 in 215) for the state from December 212 to December 215. The LIHEAP payments per case decreased 6.7% ($6 in 212 to $56 in 215) in the county and decreased 1.8% ($58 in 212 to $518 in 215) for the state from December 212 to December 215. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 6 75 629 56 58 577 538 518 212 213 214 215 Medicaid Utilization Estimates The county s family adults, child, and disabled 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 7.8% ($1.5 million in 21 to $1.6 million in 214), while increasing over 17.5% ($624.4 million in 21 to $733.7 million in 214) in the state. Medicaid Physical Health % 21 (x$1 million) 1.5 624.4.2 214 (x$1 million) 1.6 733.7.2 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 55.8 34.3 11.6 14.6.9.9 14.6 22.3 17.9 28. 21 214 21 214 21 214 21 214 21 214 AGED Medicaid Utilization Estimates 21-214 FAMILY ADULTS BLIND CHILD DISABLED
4 Population From 211 to 214, the population of County increased by 2.9%. During the same time period, the state of s population increased by 3.4%. 1,2, 1,, 8, 973,739 99,785 998,554 1,6,37 5, 4, 3, 3,44 3,83 3,15 3,133 6, 2, 4, 2, 211 212 213 214 1, 211 212 213 214 Labor Force Labor force participation rates (LFPR) were somewhat lower in County than for the state of from 211 through 214. 8 6 Labor Force Participation Rate 64 64 64 64 57 56 57 58 4 2 211 212 213 214 Age Distribution In 214, the county s Under 18 population was a lower proportion than for. The county s 65 & older population was a higher proportion than for. Age Distribution (21) Age Distribution (214) 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 63 59 23 19 22 14 Under 18 18-64 65 & Over 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 62 55 27 22 18 16 Under 18 18-64 65 & Over
5 Dependency Ratios The dependency ratio is the number of young ( to 17) and elderly (65 and older), who are said to be dependent, divided by the working age (18 to 64) population. The county s dependency ratio was higher than the state s dependency ratio from 211 to 214. The county s dependency ratio increased from 68% in 211 to 8% in 214, while the state s dependency ratio increased from 6% in 211 to 62% in 214. This high dependency ratio is driven by the county s high old age dependency ratio (48% in the county versus 25% in the state). 1 8 6 4 2 Dependency Ratios 68 73 74 6 6 61 62 211 212 213 214 8 Educational Attainment Age 25 and Older In 214, 11% of county residents aged 25 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. 4 35 3 25 2 15 1 5 Educational Attainment Age 25 and Older 8 11 Less than high school diploma 3 33 High school graduate 34 Some college 29 29 27 Bachelor's degree or higher Ranges of Income Twenty Five percent of households in earned less than $25, a year. Over the same time period, 47% of households earned $5, or more. The percentage of households in County with household income of less than $25, per year was 23%, which is about 3% lower than the statewide rate. 6 5 4 3 2 1 13 1 Ranges of Income 12 13 27 28 47 5 Data Note: Income is measured by the American Community Survey 6 month (21 to 214) estimate. Under $15, $15, to $24,999 $25, to $49,999 $5, & Above
Dollars ($) 6 Median Income The median income and the per-capita income amounts were higher for the county than the state. Data Note: Income is measured by the American Community Survey 6 month estimate based on 21 to 214 data. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Median Income 21-214 49,583 46,766 Median household income (dollars) 25,977 26,868 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 increased from 25% to 26% of personal income. The percentage of personal income from dividends and interest decreased from 27% to 19%. County s personal income represents.3% of the statewide total. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Personal Income by Source 58 58 54 47 25 26 27 21 19 21 23 19 21 214 21 214 21 214 Net Earnings Transfer Receipts Dividends, Interest, & Rent Personal Income (214) % ($ x 1) Total Personal Income $123,943 $4,843,525.3% 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. The share of transfer payments for retirement and disability and medical benefits, increased while other transfer payments decreased for the county. Transfer Payments Share 21 214 21 214 Retirement and disability insurance benefits (%) 38.9 42.7 45.7 49.1 Medical benefits (%) 37.2 38.6 35.5 37.6 Income maintenance benefits (%) 8.6 8.3 5.5 5.5 Unemployment insurance compensation (%) 4.8 1.6 5. 2. Veterans' benefits (%) 4.3 4.8 4.1 3.1 Other (%) 6.2 4.1 4.1 2.6 Total cost (x$1,,) 21 6,855 24 Total cost (x$1,,) 214 7,489 25
$EITC per Filer 7 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) From 2 to 213, EITC payments per EITC filer increased by 25.4% ($1,595 in 2 to $2, in 213) in the county and 35.1% ($1,556 in 2 to $2,13 in 213) in the state. The percentage of EITC filers (EITC filers/total IRS filers) increased by 1.9% in the county and 18.3% in the state. 2,5 2, 1,5 1, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) 2,13 1,785 2, 1,556 1,595 1,79 5-2 27 213 The data sources for this report can be found at www.montana.edu/extensionecon/poverty.html. 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 59717.