the state of missouri families in 2003 adair county
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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