In Ohio, 24.4% of Athens County residents live in poverty, highlighting a significant issue as many counties see similar struggles, impacting overall community well-being.
The state's financial crunch poses a threat to subsidized meal programs for children, which are critical for combating food insecurity in a state where 20% of kids face hunger.
Despite a rise in median household incomes nationally to nearly $75,000, inflation has outpaced earnings, leading to a 5% drop in real incomes from 2019 to 2022.
The contrast between rising household incomes and historical inflation rates indicates a complicated economic landscape where many families still struggle to make ends meet.
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