seCommunity Profile Indicators of Human Care Need in Northern Shenandoah Valley

United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley

CLP 10/19/2012

Mission

To increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another.

Vision

To be the leader in fostering powerful partnerships to impact the human care issues that matter most to the people of our community.

We do this by:

1. Convening forums around important issues.2. Facilitating collaborative efforts around

service solutions.3. Collecting resources.4. Distributing resources.

Demographic and Socio-Economic TrendsIndicators of Need in Northern Shenandoah Valley

(Winchester/Frederick, Clarke and Shenandoah Counties)

For Every 1000 Americans…

405 are married173 speak a language other than English at home159 have no health insurance

Source: Time, Special Report: America at 300 Million October 30, 2006

For Every 1000 Americans…

126 live in poverty122 are 65 and older1 is in kindergarten

Source: Time, Special Report: America at 300 Million October 30, 2006

PopulationIndicators of Need in Northern Shenandoah Valley

(Winchester/Frederick, Clarke and Shenandoah Counties)

NSV Population Growth 1980 – 2030 (Projected)A rapidly increasing population translates into more human service demand

1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 203080,000

100,000

120,000

140,000

160,000

180,000

200,000

91,891

111,407

130,521

160,535170,398

189,104

Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information Services Division and U.S. Census

Population over 65

Winchester 14%Frederick County 13.1%Clarke 16.6%Shenandoah County 19%State of Virginia 12.2%

Source US Census

Population by Race

White Black Hispanic OriginWinchester 74.5% 10.9% 15.4%Frederick County 91.8% 4.6% 3.6%Clarke 91% 5.5% 3.6%Shenandoah County 95.3% 2.2% 6.3%State of Virginia 71.3% 19.8% 8.2%

Source US Census

Economic Well BeingIndicators of Need in Northern Shenandoah Valley

(Winchester/Frederick, Clarke and Shenandoah Counties)

2012 Federal Poverty Level

Family Unit SizeFamily Unit Size Annual Gross Income 100% of

povertyFull-Time hourly Wage for 100% of Poverty

1 Person $11,170 $6.58 per hour

2 People $15,130 $7.56 per hour

3 People $19,090 $9.54 per hour

4 People $23,050 $11.51 per hour

For each additional Person add: $3,960

Source: US Dept. Health and Human Services

Residents Living In Poverty- 2010Virginia 11.1%Winchester 19.3%Frederick Co. 7.4%Clarke Co. 8.3%Shenandoah Co. 11.7%

Source: US Census

Children Living In Poverty- 2010Virginia 14.6%Winchester 24.7%Frederick Co. 11%Clarke Co. 10.1%Shenandoah Co. 17.2%

Source: US Census

Median Household Income2000 vs. 2011

Source: US Census

Virginia Clarke Frederick Shenandoah Winchester

$40,209

$60,665

$51,601

$67,962

$46,941

$62,173

$39,173

$46,016

$34,335

$41,008

Homelessness*On any given night, approximately 0.13% of the population is homeless.

• 42% of the homeless are families with children

• A person must earn $18.09 per hour ($36,635) to afford an average 2 bedroom apartment.

*An individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular or adequate night time residence and an individual who has a night time residence that is a temporary shelter (HUD 2011).

Source: Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness- 2011

Education and DevelopmentIndicators of Need in Northern Shenandoah Valley

(Winchester/Frederick, Clarke and Shenandoah Counties)

Education Levels 2011 (Population 25 and over)

HS Graduate Bachelor Degree Winchester 79.7% 29.7%Frederick County 83% 23.1%Clarke 87.5% 29.2%Shenandoah County 82.7% 17.5%State of Virginia 86.1% 33.8%

Source: US Census

Child Day Care Facts - Virginia• Number of children, under 6 needing child

care: 380,668.•Number of working mothers with children

under 6: 150,885.•Average annual full time cost of center based

childcare or home- $4,750-$8,800.

Source: National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies- 2011

Kindergarteners Below Readiness Levels (2011-2012)

Source: Kids Count Virginia

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15

20

25

30

35

12.4

28.6

19.3

9.3

17.4

On Time Graduation 2010

Source: Kids Count VA

Virginia Winchester Frederick Clarke Shen Co75.00%

80.00%

85.00%

90.00%

95.00%

100.00%

85.50% 85.60%83.60%

95.70%

90.60%

Health and WellnessIndicators of Need in Northern Shenandoah Valley

(Winchester/Frederick, Clarke and Shenandoah Counties)

Percentage of Uninsured Percentage of Uninsured

Winchester 20%

Frederick County

14%

Clarke 13%

Shenandoah County

16%

State of Virginia 15%

Source: County Health Rankings

Overall Health Ranking

Winchester 70/131Frederick County

16/131

Clarke 8/131Shenandoah County

22/131

Source: County Health Rankings

Mental Health Facts

• Virginia suicide rate...11.2 deaths per 100,000 people. (National Rate 11.3).

• Rates of suicide are higher for older people.• 9.5% of Americans (18+) have depressive disorders.• Twice as many women (12%) as men (6.6%) are affected

by depressive disorders each year.• There are over 100,000 Virginians with Alzheimer and

related dementia.

Source: National Institute of Mental Health/ Alzheimer Association-2011

Teen Pregnancy Rate 2010 Per 1000 females ages 10-19

Source: Kids Count, Va. Dept. of Health

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31.40%

22.40%

17.40% 15.80%

24.90% 25.30%

11.80%

African American

White

SENIOR NEEDS

Senior Concerns

Concerned I might not be able to afford assisted liv-ing--if and when I need it

Afraid of falling and not having anyone find me quickly

Didn’t go to a dentist or have dental care because I couldn’t afford the co-pay or cost

Been unable to pay for ALL the medicines prescribed for me

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

38%

31%

24%

24%

CONTACT

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Source: AIRvan Consulting LLC

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Senior Concerns

Unable to pay for heat or air conditioning for my home to be comfortable

Unable to buy the food I know I need

Concerned about being a victim of crime

0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

21%

20%

20% CRIME

FOOD

HEAT/COOL

Source: AIRvan Consulting LLC

Senior Unmet Needs

TRANSPORT

TRANS-PORT

CONTACT

CLEANING

Source: AIRvan Consulting LLC

MED D

Senior Unmet Needs (continued)

Source : AIRvan Consulting LLC

Had to choose between buying food or buying meds; didn't have funds

Didn't go to doctor, healthcare; couldn't afford co-pay, cost

Unable to pay for medical device needed-wheelchair, walker

Had to wait >3 mo for specialist appt

0% 5% 10% 15% 20%

19%

12%

12%

11%MED

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2010-2013 PRIORITY ISSUES

EDUCATIONGOAL: Improve on-time graduation and advanced learning

• Decrease the percentage of children entering kindergarten in need of remedial assistance.

• Increase public school graduation rates.

• Increase the percentage of area students who participate in advanced learning programs.

UWNSV Community Needs Update: 2010-2013

INCOMEGOAL: Decrease the number of financially unstable working families (earning less than $25,000 per household).

• Help individuals secure jobs earning enough to support their families.

• Help individuals participate in language and financial literacy training programs.

• Provide support for families to meet basic needs (food, shelter, utilities, etc.).

UWNSV Community Needs Update: 2010-2013

HEALTHGOAL: Reduce the incidence and prevalence of health risk behaviors

• Improve health behaviors for individuals in Northern Shenandoah Valley.

• Insure the availability of health and mental health services for people in need.

• Assess future health needs and service issues of an

increasing senior population. UWNSV Community Needs Update: 2010-2013

CALL TO ACTION…

GIVE…financially support programs and services aimed at priority needs.

ADVOCATE…promote local services and efforts to respond to unmet priority needs.

VOLUNTEER…provide your time and energy to make a difference in your community.

LIVE UNITED