The State of Missouri Families in 2003 Adair County.

The State of Missouri Families in 2003

Adair County

75,290 babies were born in 2001.

Births

50000

60000

70000

80000

90000

100000

1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

281 babies were born in Adair County in 2001.

42,086 couples were married in 2001.

Marriages

20000

30000

40000

50000

60000

1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

23,458 divorces occurred in Missouri in 2001.

Divorces 1950-2000

10000

20000

30000

40000

1940 1960 1980 2000 2020

Adair County

• Marriages: 200• Divorces: 109

The State of Missouri Families in 2003

Nutrition & Health

Diabetes

1517192123252729

1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

MO US

Cancer

195200205210215220225

1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

MO US

Heart Disease

200

250

300

350

1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

MO US

Smoking

10

15

20

25

30

1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

MO US

Deaths in Adair County 2001

• Heart Disease 7431%

• Cancer 4419%

• Diabetes 42%

The risks of many chronic diseases can be reduced by good nutrition and being active.

Too many Missourians are not eating enough fruits and vegetables.

Fewer Than Five Fruits and Vegetables Daily

60

70

80

90

100

1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

MO US

Being active is a sure way to improve health.

No Physical Activity

0

10

20

30

40

1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

MO US

Being active and eating healthy can reduce obesity which has been going up since 1990.

Rate of Obesity

05

10152025

1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

MO US

5,759 low birth weight babies were born in 2001.

16 low birth weight babies were born in Adair County.

The State of Missouri Families in 2003

Parenting

6% of children live with grandparents.

In Adair County, 3% of children live with grandparents.

9,426 babies were born to adolescents in 2001.

Teen Births per 1000

0

20

40

60

80

1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

MO

11,317 children were abused in 2001.

One is too many.

59 children were abused in Adair County.

The State of Missouri Families in 2003

Child Care

64% of Missouri children under the age of six live in homes with working parents.

One-third of child care teachers have no relevant training in child care.

86% of child care providers agree education is needed before caring for children.

Child Care Wages

• Average Missouri wage $14.79• Locker room attendants $ 7.80• Packers $ 7.78• Food preparation $ 7.74• Child care teachers $ 7.58

The State of Missouri Families in 2003

Children & Technology

52% of Missouri children live in a home with Internet access.

Children living in poor families have much less access to computer technology.

Computer skills are important for all our children.

The State of Missouri Families in 2003

Adolescents

81% of Missouri teens are graduating from high school and 5% get their GED.

High School Graduate/GED

50

60

70

80

90

100

1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

MO

In Adair County, 79% of teens are graduating from high school.

Is that okay?

The State of Missouri Families in 2003

Aging

The baby boomers are getting older. There are about one-half million Missourians between ages 50-64.

In Adair County, about 12% of the residents are over 65 years of age.

During the 1990s, the number of adults over 65 years of age has decreased by 6%.

The State of Missouri Families in 2003

Family Finances

The Good News: In 1999, the median household income was $37,934.

The Bad News:

In 1999, 15% of Missouri children lived in poverty.

In Adair County, it takes a wage of $15.11 per hour to provide for a family of four.

Adair County

Median Household income: $26,677

Children living in poverty: 17%

The State of Missouri Families in 2003

Housing

In many Missouri communities there are new houses.

16% of Missouri’s homes were built before 1940.

In Adair County, 20% of homes were built before 1940.

70% of Missourians own their homes.

In Adair County, 60% own their homes.

One-third of renters and 13% of home owners in Missouri are burdened by the cost of housing.

In Adair County, 47% of renters and 9% of owners were burdened by the cost of housing.

The State of Missouri Families

in 2003

A Summary

Questions

1. How can we improve the health of families?

2. How can we help parents?

3. How do we provide for our older residents?

4. How can we improve child care and help teens?

5. How can we help families manage their finances and their housing?

Educational Programs

• Family Nutrition• Focus on Kids• Money Action Plan• Building Strong Families• First-Time Homebuyers

Remember the children are watching us.

Sources:

OSEDA, University of Missouri, 2002

Missouri Department of Health—Vital Statistics, 2001

Missouri Department of Social Services—Child Abuse & Neglect Report, 2001

Missouri Kids Count, 2002

U. S. Census Bureau, 2000-2001