Data Sources:

• Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies and University of Washington, Self-Sufficiency Standard for Ohio 2011
• National Low Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2011

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Definitions:

• Federal Poverty Guidelines are established annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
• Self-sufficiency standard is the amount of income needed for a household to sustain itself without public or private assistance.

Explanations and Caveats:

• Columbus Metropolitan Statistical Area is determined by the U.S. Census Bureau and includes Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Morrow, Pickaway, and Union counties.

Update Status:

October 2011