These links provide facts and statistics about national, state and local poverty rates, the needs of local Community Action Agencies that support low income people, and the challenges faced by working families locally and across the nation. We’ve also included links to our last several federally-mandated Community Needs Assessments, which we conduct every other year.
Lifeline Needs Assessments
Statistics on the families and individuals served by Lake County Lifeline in 2021.
2019 Lifeline Needs Assessment
Statistics on the families and individuals served by Lake County Lifeline in 2019.
2017 Lifeline Needs Assessment
Statistics on the families and individuals served by Lake County Lifeline in 2017.
2015 Lifeline Needs Assessment
A survey and analysis to evaluate the needs of Lake County consumers from their own point of view across a variety of needs. Surveys were administered by 15 participating agencies including health clinics, mental health agencies, faith-based organizations, government service providers, educational assistance facilities and emergency service providers.
2013 Lifeline Needs Assessment
Statistics on the families and individuals served by Lake County Lifeline in 2012-2013.
2011 Lifeline Needs Assessment
Statistics on the families and individuals served by Lake County Lifeline in 2011.
2009 Lifeline Needs Assessment
Statistics on the families and individuals served by Lake County Lifeline in 2009.
Other Resources
2021 State of Poverty in Ohio Report
2020 State of Poverty in Ohio Report
2019 State of Poverty in Ohio Report
2019 National Low Income Housing Coalition Out of Reach Report
State of Poverty in Ohio 2017 Report
The goal of the State of Poverty in Ohio Report is to shine a light on the issue of poverty to increase understanding of the challenges of the poor, as well as to show that there are people behind the statistics.
Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies Poverty Facts
A collection of facts and statistics about poverty across the United States.
Self Sufficiency Standard 2015
A project of the Center for Women’s Welfare (CWW), the Self-Sufficiency Standard is a budget-based measure of the real cost of living and an alternative to the official poverty measure.
The Self Sufficiency Standard determines the amount of income required for working families to meet basic needs at a minimally adequate level, taking into account family composition, ages of children, and geographic differences in costs.
State of Poverty in Ohio 2016 Report
The goal of the State of Poverty in Ohio Report is to shine a light on the issue of poverty to increase understanding of the challenges of the poor, as well as to show that there are people behind the statistics.
Helping People, Changing Lives: What is Community Action
Information on the role of Community Action Agencies in Ohio. Community Action Agencies help low income people who are struggling to make ends meet become self-sufficient.
Self-Sufficiency Calculator
The Self-Sufficiency Calculator can be used to determine the income needed to meet the basic needs of a particular family type in a specific county in Ohio. This calculator can be used to assist with budgeting or by employers, advocates or legislators to evaluate wages, provide career counseling, or create programs that lead to economic self-sufficiency for working families.