The Team assigned
an equal weighting
(50%) on each
metric. Routt County
ranks fourth among
the Core Counties.

This index compares
the income required
for a family of four* to
the Medium Income
in the county. This
measure shows
Routt County as the
fourth among the
Core Counties.

Source: U. S. Census Bureau, 2000
*Family of four consists of two adults, one school-age child, and one preschool child

The Percentage of Tax
Returns filed that claim
the EIC (low-income)
tax credit by county.
In this measure, Routt
County has 7.8%
claiming EIC, ranking
third among the Core
Counties.

Source: Internal Revenue Service, 2006

The categories/areas are:

Low Income

Routt County Ranks 4th

Weighting 50%

6. Low Income (10%)
How many residents live at lower income levels, and how sustainable is the income required versus the income generated for a given household?
Basis: The economic diversity of Routt County consists of all income levels, and those in our county who are in a low income status should be considered in decision making.

Routt County Livability Index SOCIAL

Low Income

Routt County Ranks 4th