Dutchess County
Financial Stability | Overview
Topic Indicators
The ability of each family or individual in our community to support themselves financially is critical to maintaining and increasing our vitality. This section highlights indicators of financial wherewithal, including:
- Median household income
- Prevalence of poverty
- Disproportionate effects of financial strains experienced by racial and ethnic groups
We also examine the need for and response of community support structures by including indicators of participation in programs such as:
- Subsidized child care
- Students eligible for free and/or reduced price lunches
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
