2014-2015 Community Needs Assessment
of the Three Rivers Community Action
Agency serving Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha
and Olmsted Counties in Southeast
Minnesota.
Community
Needs
Assessment
December 2014
Lyn Rhodes Consulting, LLC
Contents
Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Methodology of Assessment ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Executive Summary of Identified Needs ........................................................................................................................... 5
Three Rivers Community Action Agency: Timeline............................................................................................................ 7
Current Programming by Three Rivers Community Action Agency .................................................................................... 8
Location & Size ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Goodhue County ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Olmsted County ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Rice County .............................................................................................................................................................10
Wabasha County .....................................................................................................................................................10
Population ......................................................................................................................................................................11
Population Density ..................................................................................................................................................12
Population by Age ...................................................................................................................................................12
Population by Race & Ethnicity ................................................................................................................................15
Population by Foreign & Native Born, Citizenship Status & Ancestry........................................................................17
Population by Primary Home Language ...................................................................................................................18
Population by Households .......................................................................................................................................19
Education........................................................................................................................................................................20
Preschool & Child Care Programs............................................................................................................................20
School Districts ........................................................................................................................................................22
Adult Basic Education (ABE).....................................................................................................................................24
Survey .....................................................................................................................................................................25
Colleges ..................................................................................................................................................................25
Educational Attainment...........................................................................................................................................26
Survey .....................................................................................................................................................................26
Employment & Wages.....................................................................................................................................................27
Current Employment Outlook..................................................................................................................................27
Industry & Occupation ............................................................................................................................................28
Average Wages by County .......................................................................................................................................29
Education Attainment & Wages...............................................................................................................................30
Full & Part Time Work .............................................................................................................................................31
Race & Income (Household) ....................................................................................................................................31
Gender, Median Wages and Median Wages by Educational Attainment ..................................................................32
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Survey .....................................................................................................................................................................33
Agency Data ............................................................................................................................................................34
Transportation ................................................................................................................................................................35
Mode of Travel to Work ..........................................................................................................................................35
Age by Transportation Mode ...................................................................................................................................36
Travel to work by Gender ........................................................................................................................................36
Commute and Travel Cost .......................................................................................................................................36
Public Transportation by County .............................................................................................................................37
Taxi Services............................................................................................................................................................38
Pedestrian & Bike Ways...........................................................................................................................................39
Air & Train Travel ....................................................................................................................................................39
Survey Data .............................................................................................................................................................39
Agency Data ............................................................................................................................................................41
Housing ..........................................................................................................................................................................42
Number of Housing Units ........................................................................................................................................42
Type of Housing Units .............................................................................................................................................42
Value of Housing Units ............................................................................................................................................43
Heating & Energy ....................................................................................................................................................45
Housing units by age ...............................................................................................................................................45
Home-Owners .........................................................................................................................................................46
Renters ...................................................................................................................................................................48
Home Vacancy Rates ...............................................................................................................................................48
Foreclosures............................................................................................................................................................49
Senior Housing ........................................................................................................................................................50
Aging and Adult Services Gaps Analysis by County ..................................................................................................51
Survey Data .............................................................................................................................................................52
Agency Data ............................................................................................................................................................52
Affordable Housing Options by County ....................................................................................................................53
Homelessness .........................................................................................................................................................55
Survey .....................................................................................................................................................................59
Agency Data ............................................................................................................................................................61
Health & Safety ...............................................................................................................................................................62
Health Rankings of each County ..............................................................................................................................62
Statewide Health Improvement Initiatives (SHIP) ....................................................................................................63
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Medical Facilities .....................................................................................................................................................64
Immunization Clinics ...............................................................................................................................................64
Health Insurance .....................................................................................................................................................64
The uninsured .........................................................................................................................................................65
Survey Data .............................................................................................................................................................67
Agency Data ............................................................................................................................................................67
Child Protective Services .......................................................................................................................................68
Domestic Violence Shelters & Services ....................................................................................................................68
Crime ......................................................................................................................................................................69
Survey Data .............................................................................................................................................................69
Cost of Living ..................................................................................................................................................................70
Survey Data .............................................................................................................................................................71
Low Income Persons .......................................................................................................................................................72
Poverty ...................................................................................................................................................................73
Details of persons living at or below 100% of Poverty ..............................................................................................74
Households in Poverty ............................................................................................................................................76
Supports for Low Income Households (Family & Individuals) ....................................................................................79
Minnesota Family Improvement Program (MFIP) ....................................................................................................79
Child Care Assistance...............................................................................................................................................80
Survey Data .............................................................................................................................................................81
Food Assistance.......................................................................................................................................................82
Survey Data .............................................................................................................................................................82
Energy Assistance ....................................................................................................................................................84
Agency Data ............................................................................................................................................................84
Profile of Three Rivers Clients .........................................................................................................................................85
Description of Populations Served ...........................................................................................................................85
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Requirements
OEO Instructions 6320-1: In developing its strategies and plans, the Community Action Agency shall take into
account the areas of greatest community need, the availability of resources, and its own strengths and
limitations.
From the CSBG Act – Section 676(b)(11): To secure from each eligible entity in the State, as a condition to
receipt of funding, a community action plan (which shall be submitted to the Secretary, at the request of the
Secretary, with the State plan) that includes a community- needs assessment for the community served, which
may be coordinated with community-needs assessments conducted for other programs;
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, Section 201(a) “to stimulate a better focusing of all available local, State,
private, and Federal resources upon the goal of enabling low-income families, and low-income individuals of
all ages, in rural and urban areas, to attain the skills, knowledge, and motivations and secure the opportunities
needed for them to become self-sufficient.”
Methodology of Assessment
Data within this report was compiled from the below sources. Data sources include:
 Agency Data as reported on annual reports to HUD (PiT Counts, HMIS), OEO (ROMA) , and OHS (PIR)
 Review of demographical information from US Census—American Community Survey 2009-2013 (5 Year) or
2011-13 (3 Yr),
 Surveys of Social service professionals (157), Program Participants (118):
Survey data is indicated by the symbol: ⫸
 County Web Sites: Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice and Wabasha
 Minnesota Department of Education, Department of Health, Minnesota Housing Authority, Department of
Employment and Economic Development, Office of Labor, Minnesota Demographics, MN Compass
 Various other data sources as sited in end notes.
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Executive Summary of Identified Needs
 Housing:
The need for affordable housing continues to be a high need within all four counties.
o Homeless shelters are at capacity—the only homeless shelter in Rice County is utilized as a Domestic
Violence Shelter due to ongoing need.
o Domestic Violence Shelters have been at capacity in the past years.
o Cost is prohibitive for low-income seniors to move from their home into Assisted Living facilities.
o Increased need for larger “affordable” housing near public transportation is needed in all counties.
 Seniors:
o As population is aging in Wabasha (at a faster pace than the other counties—Goodhue also has a higher
percentage of seniors in comparison to the working population), further evaluation of community
supports s may be needed to accommodate the community’s current need.
o Counties are not currently able to accommodate requests for supports in the home especially in more
rural areas.
o Transportation is needed for medical appointments, shopping and for socializations.
 Language & Cultural Shifts:
o Rice County has had significant language and cultural shifts in the past decade. Olmsted County has also
continued to have new populations within the community. More supports for the newer populations is
yet needed.
 Children
o There is not enough programming within any service area to offer four year old programming for all
children as of yet. There is even less programming options for children who are three years old within
the community.
o For the youngest children, all four counties have need for additional services for children under the age
of three.
 Health
o Dental services remain a barrier for persons on Medicaid.
 The continual expansion of endeavors such as the Health Finders Dental Grant programs is
needed within the community.
 Expansion of community clinics such as the C.A.R.E. Clinic and Good Samaritan Clinic are needed
to provide basic oral health care for underinsured or uninsured.
o The new tax penalty for not having insurance (April 2015) has yet unknown impacts on the community
for those who are not able to afford health insurance.
 Transportation
o Hiawathaland Public transportation offered in Rice, Goodhue and Wabasha is not fully meeting needs
for the working population that could utilize the system:
 To utilize the transportation system for work, routes will need to be offered earlier, later and on
weekends.
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
o
o
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For working parents, they are not able to use the system to drop their children off at work and
get to work for their start time.
 Cost of tickets and bag limitations are also potential deterrents for any family needing to use
public transportation to a food shelf or grocery store.
In Olmsted County, more transportation options are needed to access the Channel One Food Shelf.
Low cost hands-on driver’s education is a need within the community.
Three Rivers Community Action Agency: Timeline
• Goodhue-Rice Citizen's Action Council
• First Programs: Head Start, Neighborhood Youth Corps,
Foster Grandparent , Day Activity Center (disabled lowincome) and Prairie Island Housing Program.
1966
• Wabasha County joins in!
• Built 10 new homes in Prairie Island
• Added Meals on Wheels
1967
• Volunteer Transportation to Elderly & Disabled
• Weatherization started
1976
• Energy Assistance Program started
1977
• Head Start transitions slots to center-based programming.
1992
• New Name: Three Rivers Community Action Inc
1993
• Head Start moves all slots to Center-Based Programs.
• Added Hiawathaland Transportation 1 Bus- 1 Community
1994
• Added Non-profit Housing Developer of affordable housing
1998
• Added Home Ownership Services to Underserved
Populations: Pre-purchase Counseling, Financial Literacy,
Home Buyer Education, Down Payment Assistance for first
time home owners
2007
• Housing projects have developed over 570 units of housing
• Hiawathaland has 40 busses in 19 communities
2012
• Added Olmsted County Community Action Services and
Service Area (not inclusive of Head Start)
2013
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Current Programming by Three Rivers Community Action Agency
Offered in Rice,
Goodhue, Wabasha
& Olmsted Counties
Offered only in
Rice, Goodhue &
Wabasha Counties
• Housing Development
• Homeownership Education
& Counseling
• Downpayment Assistance &
Rehabitation Loans
• Homeless Prevention
• Transitional Housing
• Supportive Housing
• SNAP Outreach
• Energy Assistance
• Financial Literacy
• Family Assets for
Independence in MN (FAIM)
• MNSure Navigation
• Head Start
• Hiawathaland Public Transit
& Volunteer Transit for
Seniors & Disabled
• Meals on Wheels
• Senior Caregiver Support
• Weatherization
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Location & Size
Rice, Goodhue, Wabasha & Olmsted Counties are located in the
South East region of Minnesota. They comprise a total of 2328.85
square miles, or 3% of Minnesota’s land mass. i Goodhue and
Wabasha are located along the Mississippi River, separating the
counties from the state of Wisconsin. Within the state of
Minnesota, all four counties are in Economic Development Region
10.
Figure 1 Map outlining Rice, Goodhue, Wabasha & Olmsted Counties
Goodhue County
Goodhue County, founded in 1853, is named after James
Madison Goodhue, the first printer editor in Minnesota. .ii
Located in the 2nd Congressional district, it comprises the
entirety of the Red Wing MN Micropolitan Statistical
Area. Goodhue County is separated from Wisconsin by
the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin. It is 757 square
miles. The Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC) is
located within the County. There are ten cities and
twenty-one townships and five independent school
districts.
Cities (County Seat Bolded)
Bellechester
Cannon Falls
Dennison
Goodhue
Kenyon
Lake City
Pine Island
Red Wing
Townships
Belle Creek
Minneola
Belevidere
Pine Island
Cannon Falls
Roscoe
Cherry Grove
Stanton
Featherstone
Stanton
Florence
Vasa
Goodhue
Wacouta
Hay Creek
Wanamingo
Wannamingo
Zumbrota
Holden
Kenyon
Leon
Warsaw
Welch
Figure 2 Goodhue County
Olmsted County
Olmsted County, founded in 1855, was named after David
Olmsted, a member of the first territorial council—and
first Mayor of Saint Paul. Located in the 1st Congressional
District, it is part of the Rochester MN Metropolitan
Statistical Area. The county is approximately 653 square
miles. Within the County, there are eight cities and
eighteen townships and six independent school districts.
Cities (County Seat
Townships
Bolded)
Byron
Chatfield
Dover
Eyota
Oronoco
Pine Island
Rochester
Stewartville
Cascade
Dover
Elmira
Eyota
Farmington
Haverhill
High Forest
Kalmar
Marion
New Haven
Orion
Oronoco
Pleasant
Quincy
Rochester
Rock Dell
Salem
Marion
Figure 3 Olmsted County
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Rice County
Rice County, founded in 1853, It was named after Henry
Mower Rice (one of the two first U.S. senators of
Minnesota). Located in the 1st and 2nd Congressional
Districts, it comprises the Faribault-Northfield MN
Micropolitan Statistical Area. The county is 496 square
miles. There are seven cities and fourteen townships and
six independent school districts including charter schools.
Cities (County Seat
Townships
Bolded)
Dennison
Dundas
Faribault
Londsdale
Morristown
Nerstrand
Northfield
Bridgewater
Cannon City
Erin
Forest
Morristown
Northfield
Richland
Shieldsville
Walcott
Warsaw
Webster
Wells
Wheatland
Wheeling
Figure 4 Rice County
Wabasha County
Wabasha County, founded in 1849, is named after the
Wa-pa-shaw Souix Chief. Located in the 2nd
Congressional District, it is included in the Rochester MN
Metropolitan Statistical area. The county is 523 square
miles. The county has eleven cities and seventeen
townships and four independent school districts.
Cities (County Seat Bolded)
Belechester
Eligin
Hammond
Kellogg
Lake City
Mazeppa
Millville
Minneiska
Plainview
Wabasha
Zumbro Falls
Townships
Chester
Oakwood
Elgin
Pepin
Gillford
Plainview
Glasgow
Watopa
Greenfield
West Albany
Highland
Zumbro
Hyde Park
Lake
Mazeppa
Minneiska
Mount Pleasant
Figure 5 Wabasha County
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Population
The total population for all four counties is 282,182 persons. Olmstead is the largest county with a population of
147,436; Rice has a population of 64,928; Goodhue has 46,360 and Wabasha is the least populous with 21,453 persons
residing within the county.
Figure 6 Population Percent by County
Overall population has increased by 2% for
the region during the last three years—
Olmsted (3%), Rice (2%), Goodhue (1%) and
Wabasha (-1%) iii
The trend chart shows that as Olmsted
County has been steadily increasing in
population, Rice and Goodhue Counties are
growing at a much slower rate—with
Wabasha County slowly declining in
population.
Figure 7 2000 - 2013 Population Growth MN Demographics Center
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Population Density
Goodhue County is ranked the 21st most densely populated county in Minnesota with 61 persons per square mile. Red
Wing (16,444) houses 35% of the county’s entire population.
Olmsted County is the 8th most densely populated county in Minnesota with 220 persons per square mile. Rochester
(106,903) houses 72% of the population.
Rice County is ranked the 11th most densely populated county in Minnesota with 129.4 persons per square mile.
Faribault (23,297) and Northfield (18,951) houses 65% of the county’s residents.
Wabasha County is least densely populated at 33rd with 41 persons per square mile, ranking 33rd most densely
populated. The two largest cities, Lake City (4304) and Wabasha (2527) house 32% of the population. iv
Figure 8 Population Density Map 2010 Census Center
Population by Age
Within the service area, there are approximately 18,487 children four years or younger; 57,038 children and youth aged
five to nineteen years; 88,950 adults aged twenty to forty-four; 75,592 adults aged forty-five to sixty-four years old, and
39,982 older adults over sixty-five years old. Looking closer, the demographics in Rice County show a larger 19-24 age
group due to the colleges within the county.
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Figure 9 Population by age groups by County
Since 2010, there has been a decrease or little growth in most of the counties in the younger population(less than 18
years old); and a larger increase with the older population (over 65 years old). This change in aligned with current
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Minnesota State projections that the age demographic of persons 65 years or older will double in size between 2010 and
2035—and the youth population will grow at a slower rate. Since the recession in 2007, the birth rates for many
populations have slowed with the exception of new refugee or immigrant mothers who account for 18% of births in
Minnesota. v
Figure 10 Age Shifts by Young and Older Populations
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Below, the Minnesota Demography Center charts below show the projected age groups by county showing the
projected populations. The red line in each chart shows the age demographic of persons over sixty-five years old. The
current trend of slow or steady growth for younger populations is expected to continue, while the older population is
shows a steady increase.
Figure 12 Goodhue County Projected Population by Age
Figure 11 Olmsted County Projected Population by Age
Figure 13 Wabasha County Projected Population by Age
Figure 14 Rice County Projected Population by Age
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Population by Race & Ethnicity
All four counties in the service area are primarily white—at a higher average than the State of Minnesota (82.2%). The
counties have shifted in Race & Ethnicity over the past few years—with the overall population of White’s decreasing
slightly.
Figure 15 Current Race/Ethnicity by County in comparison to Minnesota State averages
Race/Ethnicity by County & State Averages
11-13 ACS
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Goodhue
Olmsted
White






Black
Rice
AmericanIndian
Asian
Wabasha
Bi-Multiracial
Hispanic/Latino
Goodhue*, Rice* and Wabasha* have had a decrease in the White population
Goodhue, Olmsted and Rice have had increases in the Black population
Goodhue, Rice* and Wabasha have had increases in the American Indian population
Olmsted, Rice* and Wabasha have had increases in the Asian population.
Goodhue, Olmsted* and Wabasha* have had increases in the Bi-Multi Racial population.
Goodhue, Olmsted and Wabasha have had increases in the Hispanic/Latino population.
*Asterisks indicate a significant statistical change occurred.
Figure 16 Population Shifts from 2010-2013
Population Shifts
White 08-10ACS
White 11-13ACS
Black 08-10ACS
Black 11-13ACS
American Indian 08-10ACS
American Indian 11-13ACS
Asian 08-10ACS
Asian 11-13ACS
Bi or Multi Racial 08-10ACS
Bi or Multi Racial 11-13ACS
Hispanic/Latino 08-10ACS
Hispanic/Latino 11-13ACS
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Goodhue
93.50%
92.80%*
1%
1.20%
1%
1.10%
0.60%
0.40%
1.10%
1.50%
2.80%
3.10%
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
83.90% 84.90%
96.90%
82.50%* 84.90%
95.40%*
4.60%
2.70%
0.20%
5%
3.10%
0.10%
0.20%
0.10%
0%
0.10% 0.50%*
0.20%
5.30%
1.80%
0.10%
5.50% 2.20%*
0.20%
1.90%
2.50%
0.10%
2.40%*
1.50%
1.40%*
4.10%
7.90%
2.60%
4.50%
7.80%
2.80%
Minnesota
Population by Foreign & Native Born, Citizenship Status & Ancestry
The majority of the population within this community is native to the United States, with just 1% of Olmsted & Rice
County’s populations under 18 born outside of the United States. For adults (over 18 years old), there is a larger
population: Wabasha (1%), Goodhue (3%), Rice (6%) and Olmsted (10%). Of the 20,384 persons who are foreign born,
around 57% are not United States Citizens.
Olmsted County has had five hundred twenty-six (526) refugees enter into their county between 2008 and 2013: 48%
have been from Iraq; 32% Somalian. In 2014, one hundred twelve (112) refugees primary refugees entered—14% from
the Democratic Republic of Congo, 4% from Ethiopia, 35% Iraqi, and 47% Somalian. The primary populations entering
into the United States in 2015 are Somali, Iraqi and Karen or Burmese.vi Rice has had ninety-six (96) refugees during the
time period of 2008-2013: 96% have been Somalian. During 2014, Rice County had five new refugees, all from Somalia.
Goodhue had one during the five year period, and Wabasha has had no “primary” refugees enter. vii
Figure 17 Foreign & Native Born
Of Foreign Born, those not US Citizens
Native & Foreign Born Population by County 11-13ACS
ACS 11-13
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Wabasha,
153
Goodhue ,
934
Rice ,
3219
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Olmsted ,
7407
Wabasha
Native Born < 18
Foreign Born < 18
Native Born > 18
Foreign Born > 18
Ancestry by County
Ancestry of the service area is largely
European (represented by shades of green in
Figure 19. The only other ancestry currently
large enough to be gathered by the
American Community Survey is Sub-Saharan
Africa in both Rice and Olmsted Counties.
11-13 ACS, > 100 more than one ancestry reported
Wabasha
North American
Arab
Rice
Eastern European
Northern Europe
Western Europe
Olmsted
Southern Europe
West Indies
Goodhue
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Subsaharan African
0%
50%
100%
Figure 18 Ancestry by County ACS 11-13
Population by Primary Home Language
Language is the community is primarily English, with pockets of Spanish, Somali, and newest in the region, Karen people
of Burma slowly shifting from Ramsey County as they look for job opportunities to support their families. viii
Figure 19 Language by County 11-13ACS Data
Figure 20 Minnesota Department of Ed 12-13
From school district data, only Pine Island and
Wabash-Kellogg report that English is the only
language. Within all communities, Spanish is
the language most often spoken.
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Population by Households
Olmsted County has 57,515 households; Rice County has 22,321 households; Goodhue County has 18,746 households;
and Wabasha has 8,917 households for a total of 107,499. Of the households, sixty-seven percent (66.9%) are family
households in Goodhue; sixty-five percent (65%) in Olmsted; seventy percent (70%) in Rice and Wabasha Counties.
Of the family households, about half are married couples: Goodhue 54%; Olmsted 53%; Rice 54%; Wabasha 58%
Father only households are between three to four percent: Goodhue 4%; Olmsted 3.4%; Rice 3.9%; Wabasha 3.9%
Mother only households are between eight and eleven percent: Goodhue 8.7%; Olmsted 9.1%; Rice 11.6%; Wabasha 8%.
For non-family household, there are thirty-three percent (33.1%) in Goodhue; thirty-five percent (34.8%) in Olmsted;
thirty percent (30.5%) in Rice and thirty percent (29.6%) in Wabasha. Of the non-family households, between twentyfive to twenty-eight percent live alone—and the largest population living alone in each county are persons over 65
years old.
Living alone by county: Goodhue 28%; Olmsted 28.8% Rice 25.5%; Wabasha 25.2%
Living alone and over 65 years old: Goodhue 12.7%; Olmsted 8.7%; Rice 10.1%; Wabasha 10.9%
Finally, of all households, Olmsted and Rice Counties have over thirty percent of households with children (less than 18
years old.) Goodhue has about 30 percent of households with children and seniors; and Wabasha County has more
households with seniors than children.
Figure 21 Persons in Households & Age Groups
Households with Specific Age Groups
Who is living in a Household ?
ACS 2011-13
Households with children (<18)
Householder
Spouse
Child
Other Relatives
Non-relatives--Not HOH Partner
Households with seniors (>65)
34.2%
32.1%
29.9%
28.60%
30.50%
30.20%
28.9%
28.3%
27.50%
29.5%
25.8%
22.2%
24.60%
22.30%
20.90%
21.70%
41.30%
39.80%
40%
42.10%
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
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Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
Education
Twenty-five percent (25%) of Goodhue County residents attend an educational program (preschool to college.)
Twenty-seven percent (27%) of Olmsted County residents attend an educational program (preschool to college.)
Thirty-two percent (32%) of Rice County residents attend an educational program (preschool to college.)
Twenty-three percent (23%) of Wabasha County residents attend an educational program (preschool to college.)
Preschool & Child Care Programs
In the service area during the 2013-14 Program year, there were one hundred twenty Early Head Start opportunities in
Olmsted County only, six hundred twenty-four (624) Head Start placements, five hundred eighty-two (582) PreKindergarten placements , one thousand sixty-five (1365) School Readiness placements and three thousand fifty-six
(3056) attending Early Childhood Family Education classes.
COUNTY/ DISTRICT
Goodhue
Cannon Falls ECFE &
Schools
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ECFE Classes served (Count may be duplicative)
<1
1 yr
2
3
4
Prenatal
Yr
9
0
10
26
12
0
School Readiness
SR 3’s
SR 4’s
PREKINDERGARTEN
Pre-K (4’s)
Head Start
Head Start
31
5
NA
58
Goodhue Public ECFE &
Schools
Kenyon-Wannamingo ECFE
& Schools
Pine Island ECFE & Schools
Red Wing ECFE & Schools
Goodhue Totals
Olmsted
Byron
Chatfield
Dover-Eyota
Rochester
Stewartville
Zumbro
Olmsted Totals
Rice
Faribault
2
5
12
17
15
0
4
14
1
NA
1
6
13
27
6
0
18
26
5
NA
2
34
(18)
48
(18)
<1
Yr
3
4
67
(20)
82
(20)
1 yr
7
65
7
35
6
21
0
0
46
31
50
50
67
72
NA
34
107
112
60
0
130
198
150
34
2
3
4
Prenatal
SR 3’s
SR 4’s
Pre-K (4’s)
10
12
63
95
13 classes
52
86
26
6
7
121
4
NA
141
<1
Yr
198
(19)
82
(60)
NA
4
4
275
2
NA
295
1 yr
27
6
420
12
NA
477
2
34
12
291
21
NA
421
3
14
6
186
4
NA
305
4
0
0
12 classes
0
NA
25 classes
Prenatal
31
21
101
47
NA
252
SR 3’s
45
50
149
64
NA
394
SR 4’s
6
6
132
24
28
222
Pre-K (4’s)
395
Head Start
45
(29)
32(4)
102
46
0
16
83
99
100
84
(24)
NA
87
0
52
55
54
45
Head Start
NA
66
(56)
85
(20)
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
17
NA
280
77
151
186
137
0
68
138
170
145
1 yr
2
3
4
Prenatal
SR 3’s
SR 4’s
Pre-K (4’s)
Head Start
Wabasha -Kellogg
Lake City
Zumbrota-Mazeppa
Plainview-
<1
Yr
1
18
0
NA
5
18
8
NA
8
35
17
NA
6
26
9
NA
8
10
8
NA
0
0
0
NA
1
34
28
NA
21
53
48
NA
10
16
23
11
34
NA
16
NA
Wabasha Totals
19
31
60
41
26
0
63
122
60
50
Total in Service Area
488
485
795
760
25
classes
513
582
624
Northfield
Minnesota Academies
Rice Totals
Wabasha
528
852
Types of Child Care include Licensed Family Child Care Home Settings, Child Care Settings, and Unlicensed Family, Friend
& Neighbors (legally non-licensed home care.) Other child care also includes School Age care for before or after school,
no school days—including summer, and In-home care such as nannies.
County
Goodhue
Family Child Care Centers
107 Centers total
Max Slots
1250
Max Infants: 153
Max Infant/toddler: 266
Max Under School Age: 1018
Olmsted
416 Centers
135 Centers
Max Infants: 252
Max Infant/toddler: 387
Max Under School Age: 1050
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Max Slots
516
4 all age groups (307)
7 Preschool (141)
2 Preschool & School-Aged (68)
4894
Max Infants: 521
Max Infant/toddler: 871
Max Under School Age: 2888
Rice
Licensed Child Care
13 Centers
43 Centers
3676
18 all age groups (2221)
1 Infants & Toddlers (12)
4 Infants, Toddlers & Preschools (277)
12 Preschool (301)
2 Preschool & School Age (79)
1 Toddlers & Preschool (196)
4 Toddler, Preschool & School Age (416)
1 Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Drop in Infants (174)
1512
17 Centers
4 all age groups (470)
1 Infants, Toddlers & Preschool (68)
9 Preschool (320)
988
3 Preschool & School-aged (130)
Wabasha
63 Centers
728
Max Infants: 89
Max Infant/toddler: 152
Max Under School Age: 584
Total
721 Centers
5 Centers
175
1 All age groups (62)
2 Preschool (30)
2 Preschool & School Age (83)
8384
78 Centers
5355
Parent Aware Rating is Minnesota’s guide for parents to select a high quality child care program to best prepare their
child for Kindergarten. Parent Aware rates programs on items using a rating of 1 Star for lower quality programs, and 4
stars for Highest Quality programs. Parents can access the Parent Aware ratings at www.parentawareratings.org.
In Goodhue County, three child care centers and seven family day care centers are in the rating progress. In Olmsted
County, one child care center and four family day cares are in the rating process. In Rice County, one child care center
and one family day care are in the rating process. In Wabasha County, nine family day care centers are in the rating
process. ix
Olmsted: 1 family day care; Rice: 3 family day cares & 1 child care center
Olmsted: 1 family day care; Rice: 1 child care center
No centers with this rating December 2014
Goodhue: 4 public school preschools, one Head Start center; Olmsted: 2 public preschools,
one Head Start Program, 3 child care centers,1 family day care; Rice County: 7 public
preschools, 1 Head Start program, 1 family day care; Wabasha has 4 public school
preschools, and 1 Head Start center
Early Childhood Scholarships
Early Learning Scholarships provide income-eligible families financial support for their child to attend a high quality
preschool program. Scholarships are awarded up to $5000. Region 10 has about 165 scholarships funded by Pathway I
(parents select Parent Aware rated programming) or Pathway II (given to programs to enhance, extend or develop
additional programming.)
Three Rivers Head Start program had three Pathway II summer programs in
Northfield, Faribault and Red Wing. Child Care Resource & Referral Head
Start (Olmsted County) has offered summer programming as well as
additional programming slots. For the region, Child Care Resource & Referral
serve as the regional administrators.
School Districts
Data below shows enrollment of students in Kindergarten, four-year graduation rates for all students and the freereduced lunch population, and the percent of students eligible for free or reduced lunch rates. x
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District
County
# of Students KG
# Students All
Goodhue
72
1152
4 Year Grad Rates
(all)
73%
Cannon Falls
Free
Reduced
78 (7%)
31%
184
(15.9%)
110
(16.8%)
190
(23.2%)
190
(15.9%)
761
(28.4%)
167(18.1%)
202
(10.6%)
158
(14.1%)
354
(17.8%)
5221
(31.2%)
78 (52%)
Goodhue
Goodhue
51
655
92%
80%
KenyonWannamingo
Pine Island
Goodhue
66
817
91%
79%
Goodhue
74
1189
95%
82%
Red Wing
Goodhue
166
2679
81%
67%
Chatfield
Byron
Olmsted
Olmsted
64
157
922
1905
85%
91%
90%
74%
Dover-Eyota
Olmsted
86
1118
94%
88%
Stewartville
Olmsted
186
1988
90%
75%
Rochester
Olmsted
1404
16760
83%
64%
Zumbro
Olmsted
150
1
35%
Arcadia
Charter
Cannon River
STEM
Discovery
Public
Faribault
Rice
NA
121
96%
NA
17 (14%)
Rice
36
281
NA
NA
57 (20.3%)
Rice
NA
52
50%
NA
35 (67%)
Rice
256
3729
78%
63%
1793 (48%)
Nerstrad
Charter
Northfield
Rice
23
155
NA
NA
14 (9%)
350
(9.4%)
7 (4.5%)
Rice
253
3818
91%
78%
803 (21%)
229 (6%)
Lake City
Wabasha
88
1246
98%
95%
250 (20%)
PlainviewElgin
WabashaKellogg
ZumbrotaMazeppa
Wabasha
85
1497
96%
90%
Wabasha
38
578
85%
81%
347
(23.2%)
133 (23%)
Wabasha
85
1100
84%
63%
175 (16%)
88
(7.1%)
91
(6.1%)
63
(10.9%)
67(6%)
Data by county show four-year graduation
rates are much lower for students qualifying
for free-reduced lunch rates, limited English
proficiency and those with a Special Education
status. Students who are non-white have a
lower rate of graduation in comparison to
white peers. (Wabasha County had less than
ten students graduating in the 12-13 program
year that were not white.) In all counties but
Wabasha (who have a higher rate of teen
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4 YR FRL Grad
50%;
30
(4.6%)
71
(8.7%)
69
(5.8%)
191
(7.1%)
55(6%)
67(3.5%)
67
(5.9%)
144
(7.2%)
966
(5.8%)
13
(8.6%)
15
(12.3%)
23
(8.2%)
1 (1.9%)
Limited
English
5 (.4%)
34
(5.2%)
27
(3.3%)
0
54 (2%)
0
2 (. 1%)
3 (.3%)
8 (.4%)
2012
(12%)
0
0
8
(2.8%)
21
(40.4%)
703
(18.9%)
1 (.6%)
326
(8.5%)
23
(1.8%)
50
(3.3%)
2 (.3%)
5 (.5%)
pregnancies) female students have a higher four-year graduation rate than male students.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
The mission of Adult Basic Education in Minnesota is to provide adults with educational opportunities to
acquire and improve their literacy skills necessary to be self-sufficient and to participate effectively as
productive workers, family members, and citizens. Social Security numbers are not needed to enter into
programming per Minnesota State Law. Minnesota currently has priority on Adult Career Pathways and Distance
Learning and Digital Literacy. Adult Education programs are offered in directly through school districts, a school district
consortium, non-profit organizations, state and local correctional institutions.
ABE Programs include:
 GED® (General Educational Development Diploma): National high school equivalency assessment operated by
GED Testing Service that includes a set of 4 tests: Math, Reasoning through Language Arts, Science, and Social
Studies.
 Adult Diploma: Programs for eligible adults leading to a high school diploma from a local MN school district.
 ESL (English as a Second Language): Instruction for learners whose native language is not English.
 Basic Skills Enhancement: For learners who need goal-specific elementary or secondary level basic skills such as
work-related math, functional literacy (e.g.- banking skills), reading or writing assistance. Generally considered
"brush-up" and not leading to a diploma or GED.
 Workforce Preparation Program: that builds literacy skills related to learners’ need to obtain, retain, or improve
their employment.
 Workforce Education: provides basic academic and literacy skills to learners who are already employed by a
specific business, industry, or company — typically provided at the learner’s place of employment
 Employment Readiness programs: general employability skills and instruction in soft skills that are essential in
the workplace.
 Family Literacy: Program for adults and their pre-school children. Features instruction for adults in literacy,
instruction in parenting, and educational/developmental services for kids.
 Civics & Citizenship Education: Programs which prepare new Minnesotans for U.S. citizenship and combines
English language instruction. Civics Education includes ESL, work readiness and skills to encourage full
participation in U.S. society, culture and employment.
Much of Goodhue and Wabasha Adult Basic Education classes are offered via the Hiawatha Valley Adult Basic Education
Consortium (HVABE) offers ABE classes such as GED or ESL classes) to residents in the following school districts Cannon
Falls, Goodhue, Lake City, Kenyon, Mazeppa, Red Wing, Wabasha, Wannamingo and Zumbrota. The programs need to
meet the needs of their community including support services such as transportation, English Language Learning,
flexible scheduling, convenient class locations and child care xi In order to best meet the needs of the rural participants,
classes are offered via a hybrid distance learning program. xii
Olmsted County has services at the Hawthorne Education Center which in addition to other programming just started a
pilot program for the new state standard adult high school diploma for 12 students. xiii
Rice County has services in Northfield for both GED and ESL and the Greenvale Park Elementary School during work days
or work day evenings.xiv In Faribault GED, college readiness classes and literacy computer based classes are offered in
the mornings or evenings during the work week. Faribault is also participating in the pilot program for the new state
standard adult high school diploma with a goal to serve 35 students. xv
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Survey
⫸In the Three Rivers Community Needs Assessment completed by service providers or persons working with lowincome populations, 68 (43%) of the respondents stated that ESL or GED classes are not meeting the needs of their
clients:
 72% Classes are not offered with child care options (+ 1 from comments)
 29% Classes are not offered where my client lives.
 32% Other
o Client issues such as Learning difficulties (1), not a priority due to safety, basic needs (1), lack of client
motivation(3).
o Program issues such cost of classes (1), Required to show legal status, Accommodations for persons who
are disabled
o Community supports are needed such as transportation to the classes (8), offering classes at times
when participants who need to take the classes can attend (4) and for working Somali and
Hispanic/Latino’s offering classes during the weekend would be a better fit for their needs.
Colleges
Within the region, there are four Universities offering four- year or higher degrees, three Community or Technical
Colleges offering a variety of diploma, certificate, Associates of Science or Associates of Applied Science Degrees, and
one college for Hair Design. Annual Tuition costs are listed below, but the more affordable options are the Community
or Technical Colleges. All options have funding available for scholarships or financial aid depending on a student or the
student’s families financial situation. Students or families need to complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Financial Aid)
to determine what types of support could be available.
College Name
Augsburg
City
Rochester*
Tuition Costs
$34,416
Weekend
13,805
Carleton
Crossroads College
Northfield
Rochester
$47,736
$13,137
MN State: Southeast Technical College
Rochester
$5,648
Rochester Community/Technical College
Rochester
$5,623
Rochester School of Hair Design
Rochester
$7,029
Offers Diploma, Associate in Science Degree, Associate in Applied
Science, and Certificate levels of education in 33 vocations or
careers.
Offers Diploma, Associate in Science Degree (30 credits), Associate
in Applied Science (15 credits), and Certificate levels of education in
76 vocations or careers.
Cosmetology, Nail Technician and Continuing education classes
St. Olaf College
Northfield
$41,700
67 Programs
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Programs
Undergraduate in Business, Education & Nursing
Graduate in Business , Education & Nursing
Doctorate Nursing
55 Programs offered—liberal arts college (4 year)
Associates of Arts, Undergraduate in Biblical Thoughts, Business
Administration, Christian Ministry, Counseling, General Studies,
Music
All 4 year degrees include a Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies & Theology
Educational Attainment
Of persons over twenty-five years old, educational status varies slightly by each county. Goodhue County has thirty-four
percent (34%) of persons with an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Graduate level of education. Olmsted County has the highest
level of college graduates, with fifty-two percent (52%) of residents with a degree. Rice County has thirty-eight percent
(38%) with a degree and Wabasha County has thirty-one (31%) of residents with a degree. Goodhue County has eight
percent (7.7%) of persons with less than a high school education; Olmsted County has six percent (5.8%); Rice County
has ten percent (9.6%) and Wabasha County has seven percent (6.7%) with less than a high school diploma.
100%
Graduate or Higher
90%
80%
Bachelor's Degree
70%
Associates Degree
60%
50%
Some College
40%
High School / GED
30%
20%
9th grade - 12th grade
10%
Less than 9th grade
0%
Goodhue Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
Survey
⫸Participant survey comment “I am in school but have a lot of student loan debt and in order to get ahead I would
likely need to continue on to a master’s degree in a different field because education does not pay very well.”
Of the participants surveyed, fifteen were in school (9 College, 4 Community College, 1 ESL, 1 GED). Fourteen
of the participants worked as well as attended school.
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Employment & Wages
Figure 22 Unemployment Rate Shifts
Current Employment Outlook
December 2014 Unemployment Rates (3.4%) found
the community under the state average of 3.7% (MN
Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates), and
under the National (Not Seasonally Adjusted)
Unemployment Rate of 5.7%. By County, Olmsted has
the lowest unemployment rate at 2.9%, and Rice
County the highest at 3.9%. In Rice County, Faribault
has an unemployment rate of 4.9%--Goodhue’s
County Seat, Red Wing also has a slightly higher
Unemployment Rate at 3.8% All Counties have a lower
unemployment rate than this same time period in
2013.xvi
Unemployment Rate Shifts
Seasonally Unadjusted September 2014
5%
5.00%
4%
4.00%
3%
3.00%
2%
2.00%
1%
1.00%
0%
Sep-13
Sep-14
0.00%
Goodhue Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
In Goodhue County, there were nine hundred fifty-five (955) persons unemployed in December 2014. During December,
there were three hundred sixty-two (362) initial claims for unemployment. In comparison to December 2013, this was a
9% decrease. Olmsted County had two thousand three hundred sixty-eight (2,368) persons unemployed in December
2014, with seven hundred fifty-one (751) initial claims. This was a 6% increase from the previous December. Rice
County had one thousand two hundred seventy-three (1,273) persons unemployed in December 2014, with four
hundred fifty-seven (457) initial claims for unemployment. From December 2013, this was an 11% decrease. Wabasha
County had four hundred twenty-nine (429) persons unemployed, with one hundred forty-seven (147) initial claims
made in December 2014. This was a decrease from the previous year of 3%. xvii
Employment trends show that there are eighty (80) “five star rated jobs (jobs most in demand). Of these, eleven (11) do
not require a High School diploma with an average annual salary of $19,766; eighteen (18) careers require a High School
diploma with an annual salary of $29,946; nine (9) careers require an Associate’s Degree with a salary of $48,239; eight
(8) careers require some post-secondary education or advanced training with a median salary of $42,627; twenty-four
(24) require a Bachelor’s degree with a median salary of $55,947 and five (5) require a Master’s or higher with a median
salary of $103,928. (Two jobs are Physicians or Surgeons). xviii Current jobs most in demand in Region 10 are shown in
the occupation chart showing licensure, experience, education and other qualifications needed:xix
Occupation
Heavy and TractorTrailer Truck Drivers
Licensed Practical
and Licensed
Vocational Nurses
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Job
Openings
1780
1070
Education
Required
Licenses
Experience
Other
School
$39,350
Post
Secondary Non-degree
Yes
None
Short on job
training
Vocational
$40,606
Post
Secondary
Non-Degree
Yes
No
No
Vocational
Median Salary
First-Line
Supervisors of
Office and
Administrativ
790
$50,686
High School
No
3-5 years
No
None
Electricians
740
$55,147
High School
Yes
No
Apprenticeship
Vocational
Carpenters
680
$41,722
High School
No
No
Apprenticeship
Vocational
Plumbers,
Pipefitters, and
Steamfitters
610
$64,871
High School
Yes
No
Apprenticeship
Vocational
Physicians and
Surgeons, All Other
500
$190,078
Doctorate or
Professional
Yes
Internship &
Residency
University
Machinists
390
$43,635
High School
No
No
Long Term On
Job
None
Welders, Cutters,
Solderers, and
Brazers
390
$38,500
High School
No
No
Moderate on
Job
None
Industrial
Machinery
Mechanics
360
$46,118
High School
No
No
Long Term On
Job
None
Industry & Occupation
The top industries in all counties are in the grouping of Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance.
Manufacturing is the second industry in all counties but Olmsted. Retail Trade is the third industry in all counties but
Olmsted. Retail trade includes any item sold—from the sales clerk at the grocery store to the auto salesman. All other
industries are under ten percent of the count’s industry type.
Figure 24 Occupations
Figure 23 County Industries
Industries by County
Occupation by County
11-13 ACS
Wabasha
Rice
Olmsted
(16 yrs and older) 11-13 ACS
Production, Transportation, Material Moving
Natural Resources, Construction, Maintenance
Sales/Office Occupations
Service Occupations
Management, Business, Finance, Science & Arts
Goodhue
Public Administration
Other services
Recreation, Food Services
Ed., Social Service, Medical
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Information
18.3%
9.2%
6.5%
10.5%
21.0%
16.4%
9.4%
12.6%
21.1%
19.9%
Transportation, Warehouse,…
15.0%
16.6%
Retail trade
18.5%
17.4%
Wholesale trade
Manufacturing
46.6%
33.9%
Construction
21.3%
16.6%
35.9%
33.1%
Rice
Wabasha
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing,…
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0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Goodhue
Olmsted
Average Wages by County
The Average individual income of full –time workers ranges from $40,847 in Wabasha County; $43,474 in Goodhue
County; $46,048 in Rice County; and $49,243 in Olmsted County. The lowest paid civilian employee is a self-employed
working for a personal business (ie not incorporated).
Individual Medians
Over 16 Part & Full Time
Over 16 Full Time Only
By Civilian Employee Type
For-Profit Employee
Self-Employed in own business
Incorporated
Self-Employed in own business
not incorporated
Non-Profit Employee
Local Government Employee
State Government Employee
Federal Government Employee
Gender Medians (Living Alone)
Female Living Alone
Male Living Alone
Goodhue
$35,134
$43,474
Goodhue
$42,256
$60,880
Olmsted
$43,487
$49,243
Olmsted
$43,601
$57,440
Rice
$30,169
$46,048
Rice
$45,238
$51,729
Wabasha
$32,965
$40,847
Wabasha
$39,940
$41,167
$40,045
$31,823
$32,955
$27,232
$47,651
$45,219
$50,324
$54,159
Goodhue
$22,767
$31,697
$58,574
$50,639
$51,277
$55,820
Olmsted
$28,785
$38,421
$61,437
$52,843
$49,138
$62,539
Rice
$23,932
$35,915
$44,583
$50,945
$42,955
$55,900
Wabasha
$20,380
$34,583
Olmsted County has the highest average Household income – and Wabasha has the lowest. The range between these
two averages is just over $12,000. Household income is the highest for households with the Head of Household is
between 45 – 64 years old; the incomes range from $72,596 (Wabasha) to the highest $83,806 in Olmsted County.
Family Household income is the highest for married couple families. The average household income in Olmsted County
for Married Families is the highest income for any household—at $93,914 annual income. Income of household by
tenure (IE renter/owner) shows the communities greatest variance of groups.
Household Income by County
All Households
Household income by age
15 to 24 years
25 to 44 years
45 to 64 years
65 years and over
Family Household Income
All Families
Families w/ children <18
Families w/o children
Married couple families
Female Head, No husband
Male Head, No wife
Non-family Household Income
All Non-Family Households
Female householder
Male householder
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Goodhue
$56,960
Goodhue
$30,354
$60,284
$75,582
$36,698
Goodhue
$72,873
$67,292
$77,051
$81,994
$30,770
$40,885
Goodhue
$29,010
$25,641
$32,986
Olmsted
$65,676
Olmsted
$21,776
$71,550
$83,806
$42,288
Olmsted
$82,935
$80,102
$85,606
$93,914
$41,375
$46,101
Olmsted
$36,387
$30,447
$41,711
Rice
$58,729
Rice
$27,652
$60,936
$73,987
$36,349
Rice
$70,422
$71,503
$69,686
$80,009
$28,813
$39,888
Rice
$33,208
$27,407
$40,428
Wabasha
$53,255
Wabasha
$36,563
$52,908
$72,596
$34,597
Wabasha
$66,606
$66,699
$66,576
$74,247
$33,414
$41,900
Wabasha
$29,315
$22,174
$37,429
Household Income by Race
White
Black
American Indian
Asian
Some Other Race
Bi or Multi Race
Hispanic or Latino Origin
Household Income by Tenure
Home Owner Households
Renter Households
Goodhue
$57,577
$9,375
Olmsted
$67,093
$31,918
$140,506
Too Small
Too Small
$82,857
$38,424
$64,375
$45,506
Goodhue
$69,756
$26,295
$59,620
Too Small
$44,605
Olmsted
$79,141
$32,471
Rice
$61,550
$23,307
Too
Small
$71,174
Too
Small
$27,292
$30,052
Rice
$69,877
$27,956
Wabasha
$53,856
Too Small
$45,375
Too Small
$75,268
Too Small
$36,182
Wabasha
$61,724
$22,604
Education Attainment & Wages
Directly within the service area of Three Rivers, Olmsted County has the highest average salaries based on Education
Attainment for anyone who has attended some college. The salaries range from $35,860(some college), $47,621
(Bachelor’s) and $67,637 (Master’s).
Goodhue County has the highest average salary for someone not completing High School or with a High School Diploma.
These salaries range between $23,636 (less than High School) to $29,749 (completing High School.)
The difference between the highest average salary for less than high school (Goodhue, $23,636) and the lowest for
Master’s or higher (Wabasha, $53,605) is over $29,000 annually indicating that post-secondary education still places an
individual at an advantage financially.
Figure 25 Educational Attainment & Salary
Annual Salaries by Education Attainment by County
2013 ACS Data Salary for persons over 25 years old
Master's or >
Bachelor's
Some College
High School
< High School
0
10,000
20,000
Wabasha
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30,000
Rice
40,000
Olmsted
50,000
60,000
Goodhue
70,000
80,000
Full & Part Time Work
Of current job openings, 55% are full-time work; and 45% are part-time openings. This follows the nationwide trend
where more people are only able to get part-time employment—although the need was full-time work. There has been
a small shift toward full-time—as in December 2013 showed a 47% share of full-time job openings. The most recent
survey of the region indicates that 13.6% of businesses are planning on increasing their workforce, 84% will be constant
and 2.4% plan on decreasing their work force.
During the 2nd quarter of 2014, the Job Vacancy Survey showed a need of two thousand eight hundred forty-eight (2848)
Part-time jobs with a median wage of $9.98 hourly, and three thousand four hundred fifty (3450) full-time jobs with the
median wage of $16.45 hourly within the region. The job with the highest need for full-time was Production
Occupations—which includes jobs such as Assemblers or Fabricators, Meat Packers, Bakers, Printing workers, Quality
Control Inspectors, Dry Cleaners, and Dental Laboratory Technicians with three hundred seventy four (374) job openings
with an average wage of $10.84. The highest paying job opening was as a Pharmacist (five vacancies with a median wage
of $46.15)
For part-time work, the highest need was in Sales and Related Occupations with a median wage of $9.92 hourly. The
highest paying part time job openings are Nurse Practitioner’s (five vacancies with a median wage of $34.09 hourly.)xx
Full Time Jobs
Jobs
Available
Median
Wages
Production Occupations
374
$10.84
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
371
$13.81
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
345
$11.48
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Occupations
296
$20.67
264
$16.52
Part Time Jobs
Jobs
Available
Median
Wages
Sales and Related Occupations
771
$9.92
Retail Sales Workers
760
$9.91
Retail Salespersons
626
$9.88
Healthcare Support Occupations
548
$10.28
Food Preparation/ Serving Related Occupations
538
$7.49
Requirements for Current Job Openings
Region 10 - 2nd Qtr 2014 Results
Full Time Jobs (3450)
Part Time Jobs (2848)
35%
Certificate or License
Related Work Experience
24%
22%
1%
48%
Work Experience
28%
44%
39%
Post-Secondary
Temporary
17%
11%
data from MN DEED 2nd Quarter 2014 Job Survey Results
Race & Income (Household)
Amongst white households, the annual earnings are most similar—with Wabasha households making the least ($53,856)
and Olmsted white households earning the most ($67,093). American Indian households in Goodhue County are the
highest earners—with median wages at $140,000. Black Households earn the least of all races, ranging from $9,375
annual wages in Goodhue County to $31,018 annual wages in Olmsted.
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Figure 26 Annual Income by Race and Ethnicity
Gender, Median Wages and Median Wages by Educational Attainment
In Minnesota, approximately 51% of working mothers have been the primary breadwinner in their families—for white
mothers it is about 46% of the working mothers. Working females in Minnesota earn on average 80% of their male
counterpartsxxi. Within the Three Rivers service area, a wage gap does exist and varies from county to county. Wabasha
(79%) and Olmsted (79%) are just slightly higher than the Minnesota Average; while Goodhue (64%) and Rice (66%) have
a higher gap between genders. xxii
Median Salaries by Gender by County
2013 ACS Data
W FEMALES
W MALES
R FEMALES
$36,234.00
$43,839.00
$37,853.00
R MALES
O FEMALES
$50,887.00
$43,736.00
O MALES
G FEMALES
G MALES
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$52,742.00
$36,748.00
$50,026.00
Population 25 years and
over w ith earnings
MEDIAN EARNINGS BY
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Less than high
school graduate
High school
Som e college
or AAS
Bachelor's
Graduate or >
42,432
G MEN
27,861
35,414
43,932
59,989
61,875
27,639
G WOMEN
16,188
24,180
26,377
40,303
51,891
47,250
O MEN
23,009
32,007
40,251
62,013
77,264
37,379
O WOMEN
16,278
25,112
32,983
45,768
61,662
43,386
R MEN
20,713
35,927
45,974
60,855
71,769
27,151
R WOMEN
6,477
22,691
26,551
39,485
49,647
40,528
W MEN
23,529
36,684
39,246
47,379
63,108
30,882
W WOMEN
13,295
24,325
31,214
43,657
46,083
Survey
⫸In the service provider survey, issues were identified below as high or low needs to support residents in the
community to succeed. The highest needs identified were reliable transportation, paying for child care and finding
employment opportunities.
Of the 75 respondents who felt Legal Barriers were causing an issue for clients, 63% of clients had a criminal record; 56%
of clients may not be legal immigrants.
Of the 90 respondents who felt that finding employment opportunities were an employment issue within the
community, 72% stated the jobs available did not meet their client skill sets; 51% stated that their client not having
access or skills to use a computer was a barrier, 37% stated language barriers caused finding a job difficult.
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⫸ From the participant survey, 74% of participants
in the work force were working. Of these, 69% were
working full time. Wages of participants ranged with
47% making under $10.50 hourly; and 53% making
over $10.50 hourly. For persons making over $10.50
hourly, only 15% did not have benefits.
⫸Persons who were actively seeking work were asked what types of support could be of best assistance. The highest
request was help with initial applications—resume writing and interviewing skills, supports such as child care assistance,
transportation, and soft skills or basic job expectations of employers were the most requested.
Agency Data




273 Households received Financial Education
3 Households developed an Assets or a Saving plan
76% of Head Start parents were working
6% of Head Start parents were in a job training or attending school
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Transportation
Figure 27 Transportation to Work
Mode of Travel to Work by County
Mode of Travel to Work
ACS 2011-13
Within the community, over 75.5%
of the service areas drive to work
by themselves. About ten percent,
(9.6%) car pool; three percent (3%)
use public transportation, almost
four percent (3.9%) walk, nearly
two percent (1.6%) get to work by
“other means” and a little over six
percent (6.4%) work from home.
Looking at the community as a
whole, shifts have been slight since
2010 (-.7% in driving alone, -.3%
carpooling, and a gain of .6% in
using public transportation.)
100%
90%
80%
70%
Worked at home
60%
Other
50%
Walked
40%
Public
30%
Car Pool
20%
Drove Alone
10%
0%
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
However by each county, more significant shifts have occurred.
In Goodhue, there has been a decrease by 1.8% of car-pooling and a 1% increase of persons working from home. In
Olmsted, there was a 1.7% decrease in driving alone, a 1.3% increase of carpooling, a 1.1% increase of public
transportation use, with a 1.2% decrease of persons working at home. In Rice County, there was a 3.5% decrease of
carpooling, a 1% decrease in walking to work, and a 3.9% increase of persons working from home. In Wabasha, there
was a 2.4% increase of driving alone, a 1.1% increase of carpooling, and 2.1% decrease of persons working from home.
For the largest part of the working population, a vehicle is available. Of the two thousand eight hundred fifty-three
(2,853) persons who state they do not have a vehicle available to them – one thousand two hundred forty-one (1,241)
drive by themselves to work, two hundred seventy (270) persons use public transportation (all live in Olmsted County),
four hundred seventy-seven (477) carpool, five hundred fifty-four (554) walk to work, two hundred fifty-four (254) (221
from Rice County) use a taxi, motorcycle or bike to work. xxiii
Figure 28 Public Transportation Use by Number of Vehicles Owned
Public Transportation Use by the Working
Population by County
Number of Vehicles per working population
(140,862)
4000
3500
No vehicle
1 vehicle
3000
3 or more
2500
2000
1500
1000
2 vehicles
500
0
Goodhue
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a gvehicle
e
Olmsted
1 vehicle
Rice
Wabasha
2 vehicles
more than 3
Age by Transportation Mode
The average age of persons driving alone are Figure 29 Age by Travel Mode
very similar across the service area—with
Goodhue slightly older (46.2 years old) and
Olmsted the youngest (42.8 years old.)
Goodhue’s average age of carpooling is 47.9
years old, while the Olmsted age of
carpooling is younger—at 38.6 years old.
The largest variance is in users of Public
Transportation-- Goodhue County average
age for using public transit to work is 26.8
years old; whereas in Rice County the
average age for using public transit to work
is 60 years old. In Rice County, the younger
persons tend to walk to work—with the
median age being 22.7 years old and in
Goodhue, the median age of walkers is 51
years old. For those using a taxicab,
motorcycle or bike to work, the average age
is 31.5 years old, while in Goodhue this
population’s average age is 47 years old.
Average Age by Mode to Work by County
11-13 ACS
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Drive alone
Carpooled
Goodhue
Public
Transportation
Olmsted
Rice
Walked
Taxicab,
motorcycle,
bicycle
Wabasha
Travel to work by Gender
Goodhue males are the population who drive alone to work at the highest rate—and Rice females (who have the highest
percentage of working from home) are the lowest to drive alone. Wabasha males, Wabasha females and Olmsted males
all have similar percentages to carpool (11% or higher), while Rice females have the lowest percentage to carpool.
Persons in Olmsted have the highest percentage of using public transportation, with Wabasha females also using public
transit to work. Females in Goodhue and both genders in Rice also walk to work.
Mode of Transportation
G Males
G Fem ales
O Males
O Fem ales
R Males
R Fem ales
W Males
W Fem ales
Drive Alone
80.8%
78.7%
75.7%
76.1%
71.9%
71.3%
74.5%
75.6%
Carpool
8.0%
8.8%
11.8%
10.6%
6.9%
5.6%
11.2%
11.2%
Public Transport
0.9%
1.1%
3.8%
5.1%
0.3%
1.4%
1.4%
3.4%
Bicycle
0.6%
0.2%
0.8%
0.3%
0.7%
0.6%
1.3%
0.1%
Walked
3.0%
4.9%
3.9%
2.9%
5.3%
5.0%
3.9%
3.4%
Taxi,cyle or other
0.8%
0.8%
0.9%
0.8%
2.6%
1.1%
1.0%
0.7%
Work at Home
5.9%
5.4%
3.1%
4.2%
12.3%
15.0%
6.6%
5.6%
Commute and Travel Cost
Persons in Olmsted County have the shortest commute by minutes—averaging about 17 minutes. Residents in Rice,
Wabasha and Goodhue have mean travel times 22 – 23 minutes. xxiv Households in Olmsted drive the least annual
miles—21,718 while households in Wabasha County drive the most at 26,315 miles per year. The annual cost of
transportation is the highest in Wabasha at $16,864.56—and the least in Olmsted at $14,342.09. xxv
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County
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
Household Annual Miles
24,913
21,718
24,259
26,315
Annual Auto Costs
$11,288.55
$10,862.09
$11,243.50
$11,907.98
Annual Transport Costs
$15,982.16
$15,342.09
$15,816.57
$16,864.56
Public Transportation by County
Hiawathaland Transit offers public transportation in the counties of Goodhue, Rice and Wabasha Counties and outside
the primary service area, the city of Winona. The services offered as demand-response and route deviation service to
the general public. Buses are accessible to those with wheelchairs, but as space is limited, Hiawathaland Transit does
encourage wheelchair riders to give a 24 hour notice of riding. Demand-response services are called “dial-a-ride” and are
offered in all three counties. Route deviation services are offered—upon request. The buses do not enter into any
housing complexes, mobile (trailer) parks or multi-use dwellings. Transportation is offered on a first-come, first serve
basis—asking residents to make reservations 24 hours in advance if possible.
Passes can be purchased at city halls, public works buildings, several stores and a bank. Children can ride the bus
(unattended) to preschool programs or school programs at a rate of $3.50 per day. For Head Start children,
Hiawathaland Transit bills the costs to the Head Start program. Parents or Guardians complete the Student Information
Form to request for a ride. City Bus drivers drop off the children in front of the school directly to an adult attendant
from the education program.
Rides cost $1.25-1.75 per one-way trip; one child under two years old can ride free with a paying adult. Punch passes
are purchased for either $12.50 or $17.50. Per the website, after 10 punches, one ride is given for free. For $10.00,
persons can ride between service areas. Only two bags are allowed per passenger. No transportation services are
offered on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas
Day.
County
Service
Goodhue
Dial-A-Ride
Goodhue
Rice
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Service Area
Name
Cannon Falls
Hours & Days in
Operation
Monday-Friday
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Locations served
Cost & Other
Cannon Falls, Randolph
Cash: $1.75
10 Punch Pass: $17.50
Established
Routes
Red Wing
Monday – Friday
6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Blue Route, Red Route,
Green Route
Cash: $1.25
10 Punch Pass: $12.50
Monthly Pass: $45.00
No charge for immediate
transfers to another
route.
Established
Routes &
Route
Deviation
Faribault
Monday – Firday
6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Blue Route, South Route
Cash: $1.25
10 Punch Pass: $12.50
Monthly Pass: $45.00
No charge for immediate
transfers at City Hall
Transfer Stop.
Rice
Established
routes
Northfield
Monday – Friday
6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Blue Route, South Route,
Transit Express (Nights and
Weekends from college)
Cash: $1.25
10 Punch Pass: $12.50
Monthly Pass: $45.00
No charge for immediate
transfers at City Hall
Transfer Stop.
Hiawathaland Transit also operates a program called “HART”, the acronym for Hiawathaland Auxiliary Regional Transit.
This program matches volunteers (utilizing their own personal car) to drive persons others needing transportation to
doctor appointments, shopping, entertainment and supportive services. The Volunteers receive training such as
Defensive Driving, Passenger Assistance, Abuse Prevention, First Aid and CPR. Volunteers also receive mileage
reimbursement at the current IRS mileage reimbursement rate—in November 2014 $.56 a mile.
Olmsted County has bus services in Rochester from Rochester Public Works. There are twenty-nine (29) routes—of
these seven are peak or mid-day routes; five are direct routes. In the evening four (4) routes are offered. On Saturday,
there are seven (7) routes offered.
Park & Ride locations are offered in four locations: near Highway 52 North, Highway 63, Highway 14 East, and Highway
63 North. Tickets and monthly passes can be purchased at various stores, City Hall, , First Transit’s office, or drivers. xxvi
Rider
Single Ride
10-Ride or 20 Ride
Additional Discounted prices & Notes
Adult
$2.00
$16.00 / $26.00
Monthly Unlimited: $42.00; Annual Unlimited: $480.00; Annual (10%
discount program): $432.00 ; Shop & Ride $1.40; Park & Ride: $42.00
Youth (6-18)
Under 5
Reduced
$1.00
Free
$1.00
$8.00
Free
$8.00
Free
Free
Over 65
Medicare recipient
ZIPS Card
Disabled (may need
to apply)
Disabled Veterans
Students
ZIPS = Zumbro Independent Passenger Service for door-to-door service
due to a disability.
Disabled = if the disability is not “seen”, may need to apply.
Must have a Veterans Identification Card (VIC) issued by VA with words
“Service Connected” or SC
First Semester (Sept-Dec) $80.00; Second Semester (Jan – May) $100;
Summer (June-Aug) $60.00
Taxi Services
Goodrich County: Taxi service is offered by the Cannon Falls Taxi and the Taxi Co. of Red Wing with a fleet of taxi cabs,
mini-vans, 14-seater Passenger Van and Sedans. Within Red Wing, a Flag drop (includes the first mile) is $5.50. Each
additional mile is $3.20 per mile. Taxis will wait for up to 10 minutes at no charge; 15 minutes for $2.00 after this time,
the cost is $34.00 hourly. xxvii
Olmsted County: Taxis services within Rochester are controlled by the City of Rochester. For up to one mile (including
the flag-drop), the cost is around $4.20 a mile. Each additional mile is $2.25. Waiting time is $.39 per minute ($23.40 an
hour.) Taxi services are offered by Med City Taxi, Rochester Taxi, and Yellow Taxi. Also offered are the Eco-taxi smart
rides—a pedicab company—which is a free service accepting tips for the bike-drivers. xxviii
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Rice County: First choice shuttle offers a point to point $6.00 value ride. All children 13 years and under ride free with
any paying adult, additional riders 14-18 years old are $3.00 each. For adults, 1-2 riders is $6.00 each, however if there
are 3-6 riders, the cost is $3.00 per person. xxix Other taxi services in Rice County are: A & R Taxi, Northfield.
Wabasha County: No taxi services are currently running in Wabasha County.
Pedestrian & Bike Ways
Goodhue County has a bike trail from Cannon Falls to Red Wing (Cannon Valley Trail), a 19.4 mile route. In Pine Island,
there is a Free Borrow-a-Bike program at the one end of the Douglas State Trail, a 12.5 mile route to Rochester (Olmsted
County.) The Goodhue-Pioneer State Trail currently has two completed sections—from Red Wing to Hay Creek, and
starting in Zumbrota for 5.2 miles north. xxx
Within Olmsted County, Rochester has sky-ways and subways (underground walkways). Generally these are opened
Monday - Friday from 6:00 am until Midnight (Fridays until 1:00 am.) On Saturdays, these are open from 8:30 am to
1:00 am, and on Sundays or Holidays from 8:30 am until 10:00 pm. Rochester has 85 miles of city trail system which is
for pedestrian, bike, wheelchair or stroller use. During winter months, not all trails are plowed. In 2010, Rochester was
designated a “Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community.” The community is hoping to achieve a Silver or Gold level
status in 2014. Olmsted County also received funding to create “Safe Routes to School,” to help support active,
healthier lifestyles within the community. xxxi
Rice County offers the Northfield’s Mill Towns Trail which winds through downtown and Sechler Park. Within the city of
Faribault, there are city trails, state trails and River Bend Nature center trails. Additional trails are being planned to
connect more communities together. xxxii
Wabasha County is connected to Olmsted Counties via the Great River Ridge State Trail. xxxiii It also is a part of the
Mississippi River Trail. xxxiv
Air & Train Travel
Rochester International Airport (Olmsted County) offers direct daily travel by Delta to Minneapolis-St. Paul International
Airport, Atlanta or Detroit. American Eagle offers direct daily travel to Chicago-O’Hare airport.
Train Travel is available in Red Wing (Goodhue). Tickets to Saint Paul-Minneapolis are $18.00 (Smartfares) - $27.00
round trip. One child under two is free with an adult’s ticket price; up to two children (age 2-12 years old) are given a
50% discount per adult; Active duty military personnel and spouses are given an additional 10% discount; persons with
disabilities are given a 15% discount.
Survey Data
⫸ 102 Professionals identified Reliable Transportation as a barrier for clients finding a job: 62% stated that their
clients did not have a driver’s license; 85% stated public transportation is not readily available at the times needed
or in their clients community; 88% did not have a reliable vehicle. Other barriers included not being able to afford
to drive, fix their current vehicle, or could not pay the cost of the daily bus fare. A suggestion was made to create a
ride-share system.
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Transportation: High Needs Identified
Three Rivers Community Action 2014
Public Transportation is needed to access services
80%
Financial help is needed to purchase cars
56%
Support for finding reliable cars for low cost
71%
Low cost car repair
76%
Help with transportation costs
Hands on training to complete minor car repair
80%
38%
Transportation to..job,ESL, GED
Drivers ed classes including road time
78%
40%
Comments regarding transportation:
“There are huge barriers (in employment) but transportation is one of the biggest, first hurdle to be climbed.”
Auto Maintenance, Costs:
 Many people need help with fixing cars, getting insurance, low cost options for behind the wheel training (2)
 Support for finding reliable cars. (2)
 Many clients drive without a license due to not having a legal car or person to practice with. (2)
Other comments regarding transportation were largely about the services in Goodhue, Rice and Wabasha:
 No transport in Wanamingo, Zumbrota, Faribault, Northfield and Lonsdale.
 People in Rice County don’t necessarily live where they work.
 Bus does not run early enough to get clients to a job that starts at 6am. This means higher paying jobs at hospitals,
nursing homes, production facilities are all then—not a possibility. Buses would need to start probably by 5am so
that people could get kids to child care, get back on the bus and then get to work. (3)
 Since Three Rivers runs Hiawathaland Transit—it would be great if the agency would consider the need to start
running the bus earlier in the day, and also run 7 days a week. (3)
 Many clients who do rely on busses are unable to get to work for an overnight or evening shift since the buses do
not run at night. These clients often lose their jobs—or take a taxi to work which is very costly.
 Participant surveys also commented on Hiawathaland Transit:
o I would like the bus to run longer (later)
o Bus needs to run on the weekend.
o Bus needs to be more reliable or on time or answer the phone
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Participant Survey showed that the majority of persons (with the exception of seniors) depended most on driving—17
persons reported using the bus for work on occasion.
Aggregating data further: (with exception of the summated –indicated by “unknown”), data below indicates work and
school status of those by method of travel.
Work
School
Work & School
Not Working or School
Retired
Disabled
Unknown
Drive
45
8
8
5
2
1
13
Bus
17
4
3
9
17
4
1
Friends / Family
11
1
1
11
12
2
2
Walk
16
2
2
6
2
1
4
Participant Survey showed that they would like support with low cost car repair, knowing how to buy a reliable car, and
any programs that could help purchase a car.
☒
13
26
14
7
SUPPORT
LOW COST DRIVERS EDUCATION
HELP WITH TRANPORT COSTS
TRANSPORT TO A JOB
LEARNING HOW TO GET A
DRIVER’S LICENSE
☒
32
22
5
31
SUPPORT
FINANCIAL HELP TO GET A CAR
REDUCED BUS FARES
TRANSPORT TO JOB INTERVIEWS
LOW COST CAR REPAIR ON A CAR
YOU OWN
☒
26
16
9
1
SUPPORT
KNOWING HOW TO BUY A GOOD CAR
HANDS ON CAR REPAIR CLASSES
TRANSPORT TO MEDICAL
OTHER
Agency Data


10,002 Households were served by the Hiawatha Transit. Of the 520,126 rides given, 260,689 were in Winona
County.
380 Households received transportation assistance.
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Housing
Number of Housing Units
Within the four counties, there are approximately one hundred fifteen thousand seven hundred (115,700) housing units.
Since 2010, Housing units have declined in Goodhue County slightly (.14%) and in Wabasha County slightly (.31%). Since
2010, there have been eighty-one (81) housing units built in Goodhue County; seven hundred ninety three (793) housing
units built in Olmsted County; three hundred forty two (342) housing units built in Rice County and sixty (60) housing
units in Wabasha County.
Although this data is not yet reflected in the American Community Survey data, fifty-eight new housing units were built
by Three Rivers in collaboration with community partners in Rice County. Spring Creek Townhomes were completed in
the spring of 2014 and now provide twenty-eight units of highly energy efficient family housing to residents of
Northfield. Prairiewood Townhomes in Faribault was completed in the summer of 2014 and added thirty affordable
family rental housing units to the community, including four units set aside for formerly homeless families. Three Rivers
is operating the housing as permanent affordable rental housing. These units were built to meet a community need of
offering large affordable rental housing to families with children. There are over one-hundred fifty children living with
their families in the new housing opportunities. xxxv
Figure 30 All Housing by County and Housing Loss & Gains 2010-2013
Housing Units
Wabasha ,
9986
(2011-13 ACS in comparison to 2008-10 ACS)
Goodhue ,
20278
Rice ,
24434
1.50%
1.00%
0.50%
Olmsted ,
61002
0.00%
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
-0.50%
Type of Housing Units
As shown in Figure 31, over sixty-seven percent (67%) of housing within all counties of the service area are single family
unit housing. For Wabasha, this is almost seventy-seven (77%) of the housing. Wabasha also has the highest percent of
mobile home for residence. Olmsted has over ten percent of housing as larger complexes including 20 or more units.
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Figure 31 Housing by Type by County
Housing Units by Type
ACS Data 2011-13
100%
90%
6.0%
7.0%
3.8%
10.2%
4.4%
6.7%
80%
70%
4.9%
7.3%
5.6%
10.5%
2.6%
3.0%
20 or more units
60%
10 to 19 units
50%
40%
Mobile home
5 to 9 units
72.5%
30%
67.3%
71.2%
76.6%
3 or 4 units
2 units
20%
1-unit, attached
10%
1-unit, detached
0%
Goodhue
(20,278)
Olmsted
(61,002)
Rice
(24,434)
Wabasha
(9,986)
Value of Housing Units
Values of housing units still have not regained the loss from the housing crisis in 2006. Of all the counties, Wabasha had
the smallest loss—and as well had the lowest foreclosures of the four counties.
Goodhue County
 Compared to 2010 values:
 Median price of Occupied Housing:
 Median price of Vacant Housing:
loss of 8.4%
$177,100
$170,423
Olmsted County
 Compared to 2010 values:
 Median price of Occupied Housing:
 Median price of Vacant Housing:
loss of 3.5%
$169,400
$209,029
Rice County
 Compared to 2010 values:
 Median price of Occupied Housing:
 Median price of Vacant Housing:
loss of 10.7%
$182,600
$176,984
Wabasha County
 Compared to 2010 values:
 Median price of Occupied Housing:
 Median price of Vacant Housing:
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loss of .7%
$155,600
$94,907
Owner-Occupied Housing Units Value
ACS 09-13 5 Yr
$1,000,000 or more
$500,000 to $999,999
$300,000 to $499,999
Wabasha (Median $155,600)
$200,000 to $299,999
Rice (Median $182,600)
$150,000 to $199,999
Olmsted (Median $169,400)
$100,000 to $149,999
Goodhue (Median $177,100)
$50,000 to $99,999
Less than $50,000
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
Vacant Houses by Price Ranges
ACS 2009-2013
Goodhue
$500,000 to $749,999
$400,000 to $499,999
$300,000 to $399,999
$250,000 to $299,999
$200,000 to $249,999
$175,000 to $199,999
$150,000 to $174,999
$125,000 to $149,999
$100,000 to $124,999
$90,000 to $99,999
$80,000 to $89,999
$70,000 to $79,999
$60,000 to $69,999
$50,000 to $59,999
$40,000 to $49,999
$35,000 to $39,999
$30,000 to $34,999
$25,000 to $29,999
Less than $10,000
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0
69
11
28
10
5
72
96
10 12
32
4
44
10 6
64
84
84
41
84
0
37
0
0
37
10 0
0
0
73
0
47
07
14 0 15
25
060
0
37
0
0
42
6
89
23
41
0
0
58
0
Wabasha
36
65
24
Rice
0
30
0
Olmsted
53
30
Heating & Energy
Only fourteen (14) homes in all
four counties report using solar
as a source of home heating.
Twenty-two (22) homes use coal
as a heat source.
Type of Heat by County and Tenure
90%
80%
Owners Utility gas
70%
Renters Utility gas
Owner occupied homes (in order
of most used) utilize utility gas,
propane (tank) gas, electricity,
and wood as primary heat
sources.
60%
Owners Tank or LP Gas
Rental occupied homes (in order
of most used) utilize utility gas,
electricity, and propane (tank)
gas.
Renters Tank or LP Gas
50%
Owners Electricty
40%
Renters Electricity
30%
Owners Fuel Oil
20%
Renters Fuel Oil
Owners Wood
10%
Renters Wood
0%
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
Goodhue renters report that
eighty-one percent (81%) pay for one or more utility besides rent; eighty-three percent (83%) of Olmsted renters pay
additional costs; eighty percent (80%) of Rice renters and ninety percent (90%) of Wabasha renters pay at least one
utility.
Housing units by age
Housing by Year Built by County
ACS 2011-13
About sixty percent (60%) of
Wabasha homes are built over 35
years ago; sixty-one percent (61%) of
homes in Goodhue are thirty-five
years or older; fifty-six percent
(55.9%) of Rice County are this age
and forty-nine percent of Olmsted
County homes are this age or older.
xxxvi
Concerns with older housing
include quality of energy efficiency,
hazards such as lead, asbestos, radon
and mold. One hundred ninety-nine
housing units lack “complete”
plumbing and 684 housing units lack
“complete” kitchen units.
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100%
Built 1939 or earlier
90%
Built 1940 to 1949
80%
Built 1950 to 1959
70%
60%
Built 1960 to 1969
50%
Built 1970 to 1979
40%
Built 1980 to 1989
30%
Built 1990 to 1999
20%
Built 2000 to 2009
10%
Built 2010 or later
0%
Goodhue
(20,278)
Olmsted
(61,002)
Rice (24,434)
Wabasha
(9,986)
The value of homes is shown by the year built in the below charts. The median value of occupied houses is indicated by
the solid line across the chart. Newer homes are valued at higher costs with few exceptions.
Value of Homes in Goodhue County by Age of Housing
Value of Homes in Olmsted County by Age of Housing
$500,000
$500,000
$450,000
$450,000
$400,000
$400,000
$350,000
$350,000
$300,000
$300,000
$250,000
$250,000
$200,000
$200,000
$150,000
$150,000
$100,000
$100,000
$50,000
$50,000
$0
$0
Built
Built
Built
Built
Built
Built
Built
Built
Built
2010 or 2000 to 1990 to 1980 to 1970 to 1960 to 1950 to 1940 to 1939 or
later 2009 1999 1989 1979 1969 1959 1949 earlier
Value of Homes in Rice County by Age of Housing
Built Built Built Built Built Built Built Built Built
2010 or 2000 to 1990 to 1980 to 1970 to 1960 to 1950 to 1940 to 1939 or
later 2009 1999 1989 1979 1969 1959 1949 earlier
Value of Homes in Wabasha County by Age of Housing
$500,000
$500,000
$450,000
$450,000
$400,000
$400,000
$350,000
$350,000
$300,000
$300,000
$250,000
$250,000
$200,000
$200,000
$150,000
$150,000
$100,000
$100,000
$50,000
$50,000
$0
$0
Built
Built
Built
Built
Built
Built
Built
Built
Built
2010 or 2000 to 1990 to 1980 to 1970 to 1960 to 1950 to 1940 to 1939 or
later 2009 1999 1989 1979 1969 1959 1949 earlier
Built Built Built Built Built Built Built Built Built
2010 or 2000 to 1990 to 1980 to 1970 to 1960 to 1950 to 1940 to 1939 or
later 2009 1999 1989 1979 1969 1959 1949 earlier
Home-Owners
In Goodhue County, seventy-seven percent (77%) of housing units are owner-occupied. For white, non-Hispanic
households, this increases to seventy-nine percent (79%) in comparison to fifty percent (50%) of households of color. Of
the owner-occupied units, about sixty-five percent (65.1%) have a mortgage, with a median SMOC (Selected monthly
owner costs of utilizes, fuel, condo fees, insurance and mortgage) of $1,473. On average, home owners moved into their
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current housing in 1999. Twenty-five percent (25%) of home-owners with a mortgage are cost-burdened (over 35% of
income is spend on SMOC costs). An additional twelve percent (11.9%) of home owners without a mortgage are cost
burdened, for a total of thirty-seven percent (36.9%) cost burdened of home-owners. Ten percent (10%) of home
owners are severely cost burdened—paying over fifty percent of their household income toward housing costs.
In Olmsted County, seventy-five percent (75%) of housing units are owner-occupied. For white, non-Hispanic
households, this increases to seventy-nine percent (79 %), in comparison to forty-seven percent (47%) of households of
color. On average, home owners moved into their house in 2001. Of the owner-occupied units, about seventy percent
(70.5%) have a mortgage, with a median SMOC cost of $1406. Fourteen percent (14.4%) of mortgaged home owners are
cost-burdened and eight percent (8.2%) of non-mortgaged home owners for a total of twenty-two percent (22.6%) of
home owners cost burdened. Six percent (6%) of home owners are severely cost burdened.
In Rice County, seventy-four percent (74%) of housing units are owner-occupied. For white, non-Hispanic households,
this increases to seventy-eight percent (78%), in comparison to forty-seven percent (47%) of households of color. On
average, home owners moved into their home in 2000. Of the owner-occupied units, about seventy percent (69.6%)
have a mortgage, with a median SMOC cost of $1502. Twenty-four percent (23.6%) of mortgaged home-owners and an
additional eleven percent (11%) of non-mortgaged home-owners are cost burdened totaling thirty five percent (34.6%)
of home owners cost burdened. Twelve percent (12%) of home owners are severely cost burdened.
In Wabasha County, eighty-two percent (82%) of housing units are owner-occupied. For white, non-Hispanic
households, this is eighty-two percent (82%), in comparison to fifty-seven percent (57%) of households of color. On
average, home owners moved into their house in 1999. Of the owner-occupied units, about sixty percent (59.7%) have a
mortgage, with a median SMOC cost of $1473. Twenty-three percent (22.7%) of mortgaged home owners and eight
percent (8.2%) of non-mortgaged home owners are cost burdened—totaling thirty-one percent (30.9%) of home owners
cost burdened. Eight percent (8%) of home owners are severely cost burdened.
Selected Monthly Costs for Home Ownership
With and Without a Mortgage
Percent of Owner Occupied Homes
& Renter Occupied Homes
Owner Occupied
Renter Occupied
Wabasha
23%
25%
26%
Olmsted
75%
74%
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Olmsted
Rice
$478
$1,502
$459
$1,406
82%
Goodhue
Goodhue
$1,270
18%
Rice
77%
$444
Wabasha
$491
$1,473
Median SMOC No Mortgage
Median SMOC Mortgage
Renters
In Goodhue County, twenty-three percent (23%) of housing units are occupied by renters. The median gross rent for
Goodhue is $685 monthly. This includes utilities (gas, electricity, water and sewer) and any fuels if paid by the renter.
Forty-one percent of renters are cost burdened. Twenty-two percent (22%) are severely cost-burdened.
In Olmsted County, twenty-five percent (25%) of housing units are occupied by renters. The median gross rent for
Olmsted is $791 monthly. Forty-one percent of renters are cost burdened. Twenty-three percent (23%) are severely
cost-burdened.
In Rice County, twenty-six percent (26%) of housing units are occupied by renters. The median gross rent for Rice is
$740 monthly. Forty-one percent of renters are cost burdened. Eighteen percent (18%) are severely cost-burdened.
In Wabasha County, eighteen percent (%) of housing units are occupied by renters. The median gross rent for Wabasha
is $686 monthly. Forty-one percent of renters are cost burdened. Twenty-one percent (21%) are severely costburdened.xxxvii
Rental Rates by County
Vacancies by Rental Cost by County
100%
$2,000 or more
$1,500 to $1,999
90%
$1,250 to $1,499
$1,000 to $1,249
80%
$900 to $999
$800 to $899
70%
$750 to $799
$1,500 or more
$700 to $749
$650 to $699
Goodhue
$600 to $649
Olmsted
$550 to $599
$500 to $549
Rice
$450 to $499
Wabasha
$1,000 to $1,499
60%
$750 to $999
50%
$500 to $749
$300 to $499
40%
$200 to $299
$400 to $449
30%
$350 to $399
Less than $200
$300 to $349
20%
$250 to $299
$200 to $249
10%
$150 to $199
$100 to $149
0%
0
100
200
300
400
500
Goodhue Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
Home Vacancy Rates
Home Owner Vacancy Rates for all counties are all under three percent (2.1% Goodhue (340 vacancies); .7% Olmsted
(655 vacancies); 2.9% Rice (407 vacancies); 1.8% Wabasha (169 vacancies), but Rice is higher than the national average
of 2.1%.
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National averages for rental vacancies are at 8.2%; Minnesota’s state vacancy rate is at 6.6%. Goodhue County rental
vacancy rate is 5.8% (408 vacancies); Olmsted County rental vacancy rate is 6.9% (1398 vacancies); Rice is the lowest
with a 3.5% vacancy rate (383 vacancies) and Wabasha is the highest at 8.3% (206 vacancies.) xxxviii
For the low-income sector, ninety-eight percent of Minnesota Counties there is a shortage of apartments affordable and
available to low income renters in need of housing. Counties were ranked by the number of units affordable and
available to extremely low-income renters *units to 100 renters. -- Goodhue ranked 40th; Olmsted ranked 65th; Rice
ranked 86th and Wabasha ranked 16th.
Goodhue County:
Olmsted County:
Rice County:
Wabasha County:
51 units affordable and available
40 units affordable and available
28 units affordable and available
68 units affordable and available
xxxix
Vacancy Rate Estimates
2011-13 ACS Data
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
2011-2013
Goodhue
2011-2013
Olmsted
2011-2013
Rice
Homeowner vacancy rate
2011-2013
Wabasha
Rental vacancy rate
Foreclosures
Since 2005, there have been 6,685 foreclosures within the service area. During 2005, (the year before the housing
crisis), there were 265 foreclosures. In 2006, there were 528 foreclosures—doubled from the year prior. In 2010, the
peak of the foreclosures for all counties, there were 1110 foreclosures within the service area.xl
Foreclosures 2005-2013
Foreclosures since 2005 by County
MN Housing Link
n= 6685
Goodhue
Wabasha
, 485
Goodhue
, 1267
Rice ,
2107
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
500
450
400
350
300
250
Olmsted
, 2826
200
150
100
50
0
2004
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Senior Housing
Currently the Retirement to working age ratio is:
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
30.7%
22.2%
21.2%
30.9%xli
% of Households with at least one person
over 65 years old
2011-13
2008-10
30% 29%
29%
26%
21%
Goodhue
22%
21%
Olmsted
23%
Rice
Wabasha
The percent of households with at least one person over 65 years old is growing within the community. In all four
counties, seniors tend to be home owners rather than renters. As this population ages, more help in the home will be
needed, which is a generally less expensive model of carexlii—or seniors may need to leave their home to live in assisted
housing options, which often is cost prohibitive. xliii
Service
Adult Day Care
Assisted Living
Median Monthly Costs
$1560
$3402
Memory Care
Nursing Home
$4528
$6939
Median Yearly Costs
$18,720
$40,830 (one bedroom single occupancy, 1-2 meals,
light housekeeping—more for medicine mgmt.,
additional support.)
$54,336 (all meals, support in all daily activities)
$83,542 (semi-private room)
There are seven thousand nine hundred thirty-seven (7,937) senior households living at or under $30,000 annually, with
two thousand five hundred eighty-two (2582) seniors who are living at or below 100% of poverty in the service counties.
Median household incomes for persons over 65 are $36,698 in Goodhue County, $42,288 in Olmsted County, $36,349 in
Rice County and $34,597 in Wabasha. Barriers for long term care are largely due to costs, life expectancies rising, and
spending down of funds prior to receiving public assistance is a deterrent for many. xliv Minnesota ranks 6th most
affordable for senior care in comparison to other states. xlv
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Aging and Adult Services Gaps Analysis by County xlvi
For 2013-15 priorities, Goodhue County identified: decrease use of assisted living facilities and improve transportation
within the senior community. They also identified the following as barriers—the distance and isolation of housing, and
limited non-medical transportation.
For 2013-15 priorities, Olmsted County identified: Affordable and Accessible Housing options, implementation of
MNChoices assessment and expand use of assisted technology. They also identified the following as largest barriers:
affordable housing with service options, cultural competent care, equitable provider rates, maintaining staff to ensure
services, non-medical transportation. Other barriers included: Few providers for Home modification requests.
For 2013-15 priorities, Rice County identified cultural competent staffing and resources, navigation and completion of
forms for County Services, and overall community resources. They identified lack of specialty care, transportation and
inequitable provider rates as issues.
For 2013-15 priorities, Wabasha County identified transportation (both Medical and Non-Medical), low-cost housing
with services and provides for chore assistance. They also identified the following as the largest barriers lack of
affordable housing with services, isolation of housing, maintaining staff, and transportation for non-medical needs.
2012 GAPS
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
Adult Day Care
Caregiver Training
Chore Services
Companion Services
Customized Living
Fiscal Supports
Home Delivered Meals
Home Health Aide
Homemaker Service
Home Modification /Adaptions
Personal Care Assistance
Respite Care—In Home
Respite Care—Out of Home
Skilled Home Nursing Care
Not Available
Limited
Limited
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Limited
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Exceeds Demands
Limited
Limited
Limited
Limited
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Limited
Limited
Limited
Limited
Limited
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Limited
Meets Demands
Limited
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Limited
Exceeds Demands
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Exceeds Demands
Limited
Limited
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Not Available
Limited
Exceeds
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Limited
Limited
Limited
Limited
Meets Demands
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Supplies & Equipment
Transitional Services
Transportation, Medical
Transportation Non-Medical
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Limited
Limited
Meets Demands
Limited
Limited
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Limited
Limited
Meets Demands
Meets Demands
Limited
Limited
Survey Data
Seniors surveyed identified that meals and personal care supports were most needed. The majority of participants
surveyed were living in an assisted or senior living facility.
IF YOU HAVE SENIORS IN YOUR HOME WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE NEEDS:
☒
2
8
2
SUPPORT
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
MEALS AT SENIOR
DINING SITES
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
☒
2
0
4
SUPPORT
MEDICATION
REMINDERS
SUPPORT GROUPS
(GRIEF)
SOCIALIZATION
OPPORTUNITIES
☒
6
1
0
SUPPORT
PERSONAL CARE OR HOUSEHOLD
HELP
EVENING / WEEKEND MEAL
SERVICES
OTHER
☒
3
3
1
SUPPORT
UNDERSTANDING BEST
OPTIONS FOR PART D OPTIONS
MEALS ON WHEELS (HOME
DELIVERED MEALS)
OTHER Specific to Hispanic
Elders
Agency Data




Hiawathaland Transit reported 86,431 rides to seniors or disabled riders via the Hiawathaland Transit system or
the Senior Volunteer Transportation program.
1089 persons served by Three Rivers Community Action Programs (with exception of Hiawathaland) were over
70 years old.
50 households received Senior Oriented Services.
164 households received 30,886 Home Delivered Meals.
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Affordable Housing Options by County
With the reality that many residents in Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice and Wabasha are cost burdened, finding affordable
housing that is “affordable” is difficult. The following services partially address this issue—but the services available are
not adequate for the current needs of the community.
Gross Rent as a % of Household Income
Gross SMOC Costs as a % of Household Income
ACS 11-13
ACS 11-13
14%
> 35%
24%
25%
6.5%
7.3%
6.6%
10.1%
8.2%
9.3%
10.9%
12.8%
30-35%
9%
9%
9.6%
Greater than 50%
40-49%
23%
7%
12%
3.9%
6%
30-35%
16.8%
14.7%
13%
12%
20%
14%
25-29%
12.1%
20%
16%
19%
25-30%
14.1%
11.2%
11.2%
20-25%
9.9%
11.4%
20-24%
38%
8.7%
46%
34%
< 20%
11.1%
6.5%
2.2%
Goodhue Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
15-20%
10.5%
38%
6.0%
Goodhue Olmsted
4.9%
2.8%
Rice
6.5%
5.7%
10-15%
Wabasha
Public Housing is a federal program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Public
Housing is available to low-income families and individuals. Eligibility is based on annual gross income, elderly or
disabled, or a family, and US citizen or immigration status. The income guidelines are : 80% of the county’s median
income or lower to be considered low income, 50% of the median income to be considered very low-income. xlvii
Within the service area, there are five Housing and Redevelopment Authorities: Rice County HRA offers Housing Choice
Vouchers; Faribault HRA offers Affordable Rent opportunities; Olmsted County HRA offers both Section 8 Housing and
Affordable Rent opportunities; Southeast MN Multi-County HRA offers both section 8 and Affordable Rent
opportunities, serving Wabasha and Goodhue (with the exception of Red Wing HRA service area.) Red Wing HRA offers
Affordable Rent opportunities.
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent
and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, projectbased Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202
and 811 properties. It’s important to remember that in many rental assistance programs there are minimum rent
regulations requiring assistance recipients to make a minimum payment of between $25 and $50 per month no matter
how low their income. To qualify for most rental assistance programs a renter must earn no more than 50% of the Area
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Median Income (AMI). In some cases, rental assistance is reserved for renters earning 30% or less of the AMI. Below is
the 50% AMI for a family of four by each county:



In Goodhue County, the 50% AMI is $36,300 or less.
In Olmsted County, the 50% AMI is $42,250 or less.
In Rice County, the 50% AMI is $36,900 or less.

In Wabasha County, the 50% AMI is $34,500 or less.
In Goodhue County, there are twenty-two (22) affordable housing properties providing rental assistance to seven
hundred fifty-two (752) very low income households. In Olmsted County, there are twenty-two (22) affordable housing
properties providing rental assistance to one thousand four hundred ninety eight (1,498) very low income households. In
addition, Olmsted County HRA provides five hundred thirty-two (532) Section 8 rental vouchers in Olmsted County and
the surrounding area. In Rice County, there are thirty-one (31) affordable housing properties providing rental assistance
to eighty hundred eighty-six (886) very low income households. In addition, Rice County HRA provides three hundred
twenty-nine (329) Section 8 rental vouchers in Rice County and the surrounding area. In Wabasha County, there are
eight (8) affordable housing properties providing rental assistance to two hundred eighty-three (283) very low income
households. In addition, Southeast MN Multi-County HRA provides three hundred seventy (370) Section 8 rental
vouchers in Wabasha County and the surrounding area, including Goodhue County. xlviii
Agency
Red Wing HRA
Olmsted County HRA
HRA of Faribault (city)
Rice County HRA
Southeast MN Multi-County HRA
Public Housing Projects
1
1
1
0
1
Public Housing Units
119
110
49
0
110
Section 8 Vouchers
169
532
0
329
370
4
388
1400
Total in Service Area
HUD establishes a Fair Market Rent
each year for each Metropolitan
Statistical Area in the country. This
rent standard is used to establish
payment limits for Section 8 Housing
Choice Vouchers, maximum rents in
HOME financed rental projects and
initial or renewal rents for Section 8
project based assistance. The FMR is
largely a statistical derivative of the
US Census Bureau's American
Community Survey (ACS) 5 year
estimates for 2 bedroom median
rent. xlix
2015 Fair Market Rent Rate by County & Size
$1,600
$1,400
$1,200
$1,000
$800
$600
$400
$200
$0
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
0
$489
$600
$503
$512
1
$557
$651
$625
$516
2
$754
$877
$846
$643
3
$1,100
$1,175
$1,227
$948
4
$1,312
$1,553
$1,233
$1,007
Besides the Section 8 Housing and
Public Housing options, there are additional federally assisted housing programs that are utilized within the service area.
Figure 32 shows all federally assisted housing units (including Public Housing and Section 8 Vouchers) by city within each
county.
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The remainder of the federally assisted programming
includes:
 Section 811--Supportive Housing for persons with a
Disability with a total of 85 Housing Units
o 85 Housing units in Olmsted County
 Section 202--Supportive housing for the Elderly with
a total of 413 Housing Units
o 28 Goodhue
o 202 Olmsted County
o 143 Rice County
o 40 Wabasha County
 LIHTC --Low Income Housing Tax Credit with a total
of 1495 Housing Units
o 348 Goodhue County
o 801 Olmsted County
o 303 Rice County
o 43 Wabasha County
 RD 515—Rural Rental Housing with a total of 939
units.
o 356 Goodhue County
o 100 Olmsted County
o 399 Rice County
o 84 Wabasha County
 Senior Housing with a total of 706 units
o 115 Goodhue County
o 253 Olmsted County
o 270 Rice County
o 68 Wabasha County
Goodhue
Red Wing
Cannon Falls
Lake City
Pine Island
Zumbrota
Wanamingo
Kenyon
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rochester
Stewartville
Eyota
Byron
Rice County
Faribault
Lonsdale
Fairbault
Morristown
Faribault,
Wabasha
Plainview
Mazeppa
Wabasha
Federally Assisted Properties
12
7
4
4
3
2
2
1
Federally Assisted Properties
31
4
1
1
Federally Assisted Properties
14
3
1
2
1
Federally Assisted Properties
5
2
1
Units
476
197
131
103
85
38
24
10
Units
1,993
150
24
16
Units
509
52
51
22
18
Units
100
28
24
Figure 32 All Federally Assisted Housing by City
Homelessness
Three Rivers Community Action Agency serves as the fiscal/reporting agent for the River Valleys Continuum of Care (MN
502 CoC). This Continuum of Care is a community plan to organize and deliver housing and services to meet specific
needs of homelessness within the community it serves. The Continuum of Care funded the following projects in the
2014 program year: l
Tier 1: Source: http://www.threeriverscap.org/continuum-of-care
Rochester Salvation Army, Castleview Apartments
Three Rivers Community Action, RHASP
Olmsted County Community Services/Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center, S+C
Olmsted County HRA/Rochester Salvation Army, Castleview 1
Mankato EDA/SWMHP, Cherry Ridge – Family
MN Assistance Council for Veterans, Radichel Townhomes
Olmsted County HRA/Rochester Salvation Army, Castleview 2
Ruth’s House of Hope, DV Specialist
Three Rivers Community Action, Chamomile TH
Ruth’s House of Hope, Supportive Housing Program 2
Mankato EDA/SWMHP, Cherry Ridge – Chronic
Center City Housing, Silver Creek Corner 1
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Ruth’s House of Hope, Supportive Housing Program
Steele County Transitional Housing, Progress Program
Center City Housing, Silver Creek Corner 2
Hearth Connection, SHP Leasing 2013
Bluff Country Family Resources, June Kjome Place
Partners for Affordable Housing, Rivertown Homes
Blue Earth County Human Services/Hearth Connection, Managed Care Pilot
Rice County HRA /Community Action Center of Northfield, Marilyn’s Place S+C
Mankato Salvation Army, Maxfield Place
Olmsted County HRA/Center City Housing, The Francis
Wilder Foundation, HMIS 1
Collaborative Applicant: Three Rivers Community Action CoC, Planning Grant
Three Rivers Community Action, Prairiewood Townhomes
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Annually, there is a point in time count administered across the United States to “count” the homeless. Per the last
point in time count in Minnesota, there were over 8000 persons who were counted as homeless. Since 2007, there has
been an increase within the state of Minnesota—of about 14%. li Within the Southeast corner of Minnesota, the most
recent counts show a decrease (a percent change of -19.5%) for Homeless individuals, while showing an increase (a
percent change of 21.2%) for families within this area.lii
Within the counties of Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice and Wabasha, there are four hundred fifty-four (454) beds available.
During the 2014 Point in Time count, the shelters were 97% full. Services include ten emergency shelters including two
specifically for domestic violence victims, six transitional housing (two specifically for domestic violence victims), fifteen
permanent supportive housing programs and one rapid rehousing program. liii
Of the four hundred ten (410) persons served via Three Rivers during 13-14 time period, forty-five percent (45%) were
children under 18 years old; ten percent (9.7%) were young adults between 18 and 24 years old, almost two percent
(1.7%) were over sixty-two.
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Age of Persons in Shelters Three Rivers Service Area
2013-14 (source: Three Rivers)
FHPAP
CoC
Transitional
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Under 1
1-5
6-12
13-17
18-21
22-25
26-30
100%
22
5
5
90%
80%
70%
Hispanic (of any Race)
60%
Biracial/Multi (10)
Other (22)
50%
American Indian (7)
40%
White (356)
Black (80)
30%
Refused (3)
20%
10%
0%
FHPAP(219)
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CoC (68)
Transitional
(51)
31-40
41-50
51-61
62 and
over
100%
Last Place of
Residence 13-
90%
Transitional
80%
Hospital
70%
60%
Staying w/
family/friends
50%
Rental, ongoing
subsidy
Rental/ No subsidy
40%
Place not OK for
habilitation
30%
Hotel paid for by
client
20%
Owned by Client/no
Subsidy
10%
Emergency Shelter
0%
FHPAP
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Coc
Transitional
The majority of homeless persons served are white
however persons of color are over represented by
the proportion of persons within the community. It is
unknown if the over-represented populations are all
from Southern Minnesota, as five families served in
the last program year were from other areas of
Minnesota or out of state.
With the Family Housing Prevention and Assistance
Program, more funds are used for Prevention from
becoming homeless—for persons who are at risk
either losing their home (foreclosure) or rental
(eviction). In the last program year, all prevention
funds were used to avoid evictions (rental). With CoC
and Transitional funding, prevention services can only
be used in instances where the individual or family is
within one week of losing housing, or literally
homeless to provide funds.
Of the persons entering into programs this past year,
fourteen percent (13.6%) had a disability, just over
1% of participants were Veterans (1.4%), and eight
percent (8.3%) had been in domestic violent
relationships. For the Family and Transitional
housing programs, twenty percent (20.3%) were first
time homeless, nine percent (8.9%) had frequent
history of being homeless, but did not meet the HUD
definition of long term homelessness and less than
one percent (one household) met the HUD definition
of long term homeless.
Survey
⫸The community provider survey identified needing more housing for chemical dependency, supports with heating
costs, subsidized rental housing, and transitional shelters as high needs.
Housing: Identified as High Need
Community Action Three Rivers 2014
Help with indoor chores such as cleaning or laundry
Housing: chemical dependency, mental health or criminal
Information on how to purchase a home.
Help with a loan to buy a home, down payment or closing costs
Help with payments for heating costs
Housing for larger families
Making changes to accomodoate a disability
Help to make home energy efficient
Affordable and safe housing
Subsidized rental housing
Transition or emergency shelters for homeless
Housing with supportive services
Domestic violence transitional shelters
Financial support for damage or security deposits
Hands-on training opportunities for home maintenance
Foreclosure prevention services
Eviction prevention services
Landlord tenant law, rights and responsibilities
Support on getting landlords to fix or repair units
23%
80%
27%
38%
76%
67%
30%
42%
65%
76%
82%
60%
52%
58%
38%
41%
66%
59%
66%
Comments from the provider survey included concern about the lack of affordable housing (5), the unseen homeless
(2), lack of homeless shelters (2), waiting list for subsidized housing (4), issues for housing with prior poor choices (2),
and concern about the quality of the HRA and Section 8 quality of buildings
“Safe, accessible and affordable housing is a key of successful communities. How we build a spectrum of housing options
is important.”
“Recently in Rochester we have seen rental prices sky rocket! There are now very few options for less than $5-600
monthly before factoring in utilities. These options are not
safe. The issue here is individuals making even $9.00 hour
and 35 hours a week are at 50% of their wages in housing
costs alone, leaving little for transportation, food etc.”
Comments from the participant survey included public
transit needed near their subsidized housing, concern with
the company DMC (Destination Medical Center, Rochester)
entering.
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⫸From the participant survey, 4% were living with friends or families, 2% were in “other” situations, 26% owned and
68% rented. Fourteen percent (14%) were facing foreclosure in the previous year.
Participants were asked to select items that would most help them in their housing situation and as well what their
community needed. Items in both were affordable housing, rental assistance, and heating costs.
From the survey, the following information was extracted.
People In home
Efficiency
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
4 Bedroom
5 Bedroom
Unknown
1 (41 total)
2 (22 total)
3 (15 total)
4 (15 total)
5 (11 total)
6 or more
(13 total)
3
0
0
0
0
0
17
1
0
1
0
1
7
9
10
3
5
2
4
4
4
7
4
7
0
1
0
4
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
10
6
1
0
0
1
Participant data regarding rent? (n = 114)
Rent Amount
Total
Efficiency
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
4 Bedroom
5 Bedroom
Unknown
$0-$300
$301-$600
$601-$750
$751-$900
$901-$1199
$1200-$1500
Over $1500
37
25
24
14
12
1
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
11
3
3
1
1
0
1—Asst. Living
11
8
10
5
1
0
0
12
5
5
6
2
1
0
0
1
3
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
6
3
2
3
0
0
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Agency Data













1,942 households with 4,963 persons received Energy Crisis funds
5,764 households with 14,729 persons received Energy Assistance funds
92 households with 235 persons received Fuel Funds
131 households with 375 persons were given Homeless Assistance
14 households with 43 persons received Transitional Housing
35 households with 69 persons received Crisis Intervention
77 households with 233 persons received Weatherization services
176 households with 514 persons received Energy Related Repairs
45 households with 114 persons received Energy Conservation Services
21 households with 65 persons received Housing Grants or Loans
5 households with 12 persons received Home Repair or Rehabilitation Services
185 Households with 394 persons received Community Homeownership Education
112 Households with 286 persons received Low-Income Housing Development Services
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Health & Safety
Health Rankings of each County
While Minnesota ranks the third healthiest state across the nation liv, each county is also ranked from 1 (the healthiest)
to 87 (the least healthy) in two categories. Health Outcomes measures length of life and quality of life based on poor
health, sick days, mental health days and low birth rates. On this measure, Olmsted ranks 17th; Rice ranks 21st; Goodhue
ranks 43rd and Wabasha ranks 45th.
County
Health Outcomes
Rank
43
17
21
45
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
Length of Life Rank
Quality of Life Rank
63
25
6
42
13
12
56
55
Health Factors average health behaviors such as smoking, the availability of clinical care, social and economic factors
such as unemployment, single parent families, and violent crime. Olmsted ranks 1st; Wabasha ranks 6th, Rice ranks 13th,
and Goodhue is 24th. lv
County
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
Health Factors Rank
24
1
13
6
Health
Behaviors Rank
40
3
2
10
Clinical Care
Rank
17
1
14
6
Social & Economic
Factors Rank
26
10
58
20
Physical
Environment Rank
42
17
24
20
Within the Goodhue community, a Community Health Needs Assessment was completed for Cannon Falls, Lake City and
Red Wing by the Mayo Clinic System finalized in September 2013. Building off both Wabasha and Goodhue Counties
2012 Community Health Needs Assessment, the end results were prioritizing Obesity, Access and Mental Health.
Obesity is a growing concern within the two counties, with 25-30% of self-reported “obesity” within the community
surveyed. Access by public transit is a hardship due to transportation only being offered during day hours and difficult
access to the C.A.R.E. clinic—the only free clinic within the community. Mental Health Services and diagnostics are
limited at best within the community. Secondary emphasis will be placed on Transportation services and Highway Safety
in Cannon Falls; Transportation Services and Senior Services in Lake City; and Diversity and Senior Services in Red Wing.
lvi
In 2013, a Community Health Needs Assessment was completed by Olmsted County Public Health, Olmsted Medical
Center and Mayo Clinic-Rochester. They identified five top health priorities Mental Health Concerns, Obesity with 64%
of adults overweight and 28% obese; financial stress and homelessness with 26% of surveyed adults concerned about
paying monthly bills; diabetes with 8% of the community diagnosed with diabetes—and 20% of seniors with diabetes
and vaccine preventable diseases due to only 76% of children being up to date on immunizations and only 60% of
residents receiving an annual flu shot. Major community health concerns from further conversations via a phone survey
and listening sessions found that communication was an issue with multiple languages in the community—including a
feeling of inclusiveness within minority populations within the community. Other issues identified were about access to
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care (cost, wait time, where in the community to find services), cultural competency of providers, Disease and Health
issues including dental services. lvii
Rice County recently completed a Community Health Assessment, with the draft version currently available. Currently
the data indicates a need for additional dental services available as many respondents from the community-wide survey
indicated delayed care was due to costs. This is further backed by the high number of persons using the District One
Emergency Room for dental pain as well as the number of patients served by the new dental service by HealthFinders
Collaborative. Other priorities noted were with Mental Health Access, noting concern of cost; binge drinking, noting the
prevalence is higher than state averages, and issues with both obesity as well as an increase of the rate of diabetes
within the community. A full plan and further conversation is in works currently on how to proceed. lviii
In 2013, Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center released the Wabasha County Community Health Assessment with key
concerns identified in the following areas: Seniors—safety concerns of seniors living alone, need for family care giver
supports, home assistance and affordable senior living; Mental Health—improving access to services; Oral Health—
improving access to affordable dental services; Obesity, and Prevention and Wellness – reducing obesity and increasing
healthy habits. Within this assessment the need for more transportation services was also noted.lix
Statewide Health Improvement Initiatives (SHIP) lx
Another indicator of healthy communities is community investments such as the SHIP initiatives. All four counties have
had some program efforts in the past few years. Outcomes for the most recent year are shown below.
County
Goodhue
Programs
Live Well
Outcomes:
(still in implementation)
Olmsted
Smoke Free
Olmsted
Olmsted
Kitchen at Channel One
Food Shelf
Active Recess
Olmsted
Snack & Breakfast Carts
Olmsted
Safe Routes to Schools
Olmsted
School Gardens
Rice
Farm to School
86 buildings adopted a smoke free
policy (most were publicly
subsidized)
Kitchen was developed and will be
used to teach cooking classes
Active Recess strategies were
implemented at 2 schools
2 new Healthy Snack carts started
4 Grab & Go Breakfast carts started
Bike to School Day at 3 high schools
and 1 elementary school
1 new school garden started
Hand Washing stations were built
for 4 school gardens
Published, Minnesota School
Garden & Farm to Cafeteria Safety:
A Food Safety Operations Manual
Five mini-grants given to local
schools
Manual.”
Rice
Active Communities
Mini-grants to increase bike racks in
Faribault & Northfield Senior center
Bikeable Community Workshop
Three Bike rodeos
Rice
Active School Day
Seven mini-grants to local schools &
youth organizations to increase
Participated on Faribault School District wellness
committee; Collaborated with District One
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Notes:
Funded in November 13, 2014 **was a planning
year.
28 buildings are considering to move to being
smoke free.
8 schools had the training, and active indoor
recess kits were distributed.
3 Healthy Snack carts sustained
2 school districts received a SRTS Grant
Sustained 3 school gardens
Sustained Farm to School in all 4 School Districts.
Also participated in the SE Regional Food Policy
Council; Carleton College’s Food Alliance,
conducted two Food Charter gathering sessions.
Rice
Active Child Care Settings
opportunities for physical
movement
Incorporated Iam moving; I am
learning into home visiting
program.
Wabasha
Farmer’s Market
Selection—Farm to
School Program
Wabasha Farmers Market and
Wabasha-Kellogg School District
program
Hospital
Trained 3 PHN and Family Home Health Aides on I
am moving, I am learning
Initiated curriculum, Learning about Nutrition
though Activities at the McKinley Preschool in
Faribault.
Offered in the Wabasha—Kellogg School District
with school lunch.
Medical Facilities
All Counties have a Veteran’s Affairs Office within the county—however any medical services are only offered in
Rochester or Minneapolis. The only Level I trauma hospital is located in Olmsted County, (Rochester’s Mayo Hospital)
for both pediatrics and adults. Each County has Public Health services—such as WIC, Immunization Clinics, and based on
community priorities identified in the SHIP plan, other additional services. Public Health services are detailed below.lxi
Goodhue County has eight medical clinics, one free and reduced clinic (dental/medical), one pregnancy/STD clinic and
six dental offices. Olmsted County has three hospitals, five medical providers with numerous clinics, one medical and
four low-cost dental clinics, and seventeen dental offices, four accepting MA payments. Rice County has one hospital,
seven clinics, and three free or reduced clinics for medical & dental services, eight dental offices and two pregnancy
support clinics. Wabasha has two medical clinics, and two dental offices.
Immunization Clinics
Each county offers immunization clinics at a cost to adults and children. Goodhue County offers a low cost immunization
clinic of $15.00 per immunization (fee waiver available) two hours every Tuesday. Olmsted County charges $20.00 per
shot with a sliding fee scale for low income persons. The clinic is open weekly in the afternoon. Rice County charges
$5.00 to uninsured, underinsured or MN Health Care program with clinic hours as well in the afternoon. Wabasha
County refers to community clinics.
Goodhue County has 54% children aged 24-35 months up to data on immunizations per EPSDT standards; Olmsted
County has 82.2%; Rice County has 66.4%; and Wabasha County has 75.4%. Minnesota’s state average is 62.9%. lxii
Health Insurance
In 2010, the federal health reform (the Affordable Care Act) became law providing additional tools, guidelines and
requirements as the United States moves towards a community of insured. The state of Minnesota created the webbased system for applicants and businesses to review options called MNSure is the only place that persons can apply for
financial support to cover costs associated with the new mandates. MNSure provides links and numbers to contact for
additional help in applying for coverage.
Starting in 2014, a tax penalty will be assessed of either $95 per adult or 1% of taxable income (up to $285). In 2015,
this penalty is scheduled to increase to $325 per adult or 2% of taxable income (up to $975). In 2016, the penalty will
again increase to $695 per adult or 2.5% of taxable income (up to $2085). Each year after the penalties will rise. For
children, the penalty is half the cost of adults. Penalties are not health care coverage—and if persons are penalized and
get sick—they still do not have health insurance. Exemptions, which need to be applied for, are available in the
following situations:
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 Individuals who cannot afford the coverage that is available
 Individuals who have suffered a hardship, including eviction, bankruptcy or domestic violence
 Individuals who have been uninsured for less than three months
 Members of a federally-recognized tribe
 Members of a religious group that objects to health coverage
 Members of a health care sharing ministry
 Individuals who are incarcerated
Currently the state of Minnesota offers the following health programs which are state or federally subsidized:
Medical Assistance pays for medical care for very low-income Minnesotans. There are eligibility requirements for the
program. (Income must be under $1293 per month for one person—add $449 for each additional) Federal and state dollars
pay for MA. lxiii
County
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
Families and Children
Disabled
Elderly Persons
3,881
15,304
7,103
1,977
775
2,729
995
349
433
1,431
570
245
MA Adults no
Children
982
3,750
1,424
466
Total Persons
6,071
23,214
10,092
3,037
Minnesota Care is available for individuals or families who are at or lower than 200% of federal Poverty guidelines.
Currently for adults who have no income pay $4.00 monthly (per adult in the family) for Health Insurance. In 2015, this
fee will be waived until the family (or individual) is at 55% of poverty guidelines.
In October 2014, MinnesotaCare’s enrollment totals were: lxiv
County
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
Families with children
244
669
348
119
Adult Only
310
1025
448
137
Total Persons
554
1694
796
256
Total Cases
438
1383
667
200
The uninsured
A certain percentage of the population still remains uninsured despite the new mandate.
In Goodhue County, an estimated nine percent (8.7% or 3,970 persons) are uninsured. In Olmsted County, an estimated
seven percent (6.8% or 9,861 persons) are uninsured. In Rice County, an estimated eight percent (8.4% or 5,182
persons) are uninsured. In Wabasha, an estimated seven percent (7 % or 1,510 persons) are uninsured. Each county
has slightly different portrait of who is uninsured as shown below. Trends that are similar in all counties—most are
native to the United States, most are between 18 years old and 65 years old; most have a high school or higher
education; most of working age—worked at least part time; about twenty percent made over $75,000 annually and
most were over 138% of poverty levels.
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Age
Goodhue (3,970)
Olmsted (9,861)
Rice (5,182)
Wabasha (1,510)
< 18 Yrs
23.5%
14.0%
29.0%
19.0%
18-65 Yrs
76.0%
85.0%
70.0%
80.5%
> 65 Yrs
0.5%
1.0%
1.0%
0.5%
Race
Goodhue (3,970)
Olmsted (9,861)
Rice (5,182)
Wabasha (1,510)
White
83.0%
63.0%
55.0%
92.0%
Hispanic
13.0%
19.0%
38.0%
3.0%
Black
0.1%
9.0%
2.0%
5.0%
American Indian
1.6%
0.4%
0.0%
0.0%
Asian
0.5%
5.0%
0.2%
1.5%
Some Other
1.4%
3.3%
11.0%
1.0%
Two or more
1.8%
2.7%
1.0%
1.0%
Nativity
Goodhue (3,970)
Olmsted (9,861)
Rice (5,182)
Wabasha (1,510)
Native
90%
75%
68.40%
97%
Foreign Born / Naturalized
9.7%
5%
1.30%
0.60%
Foreign Born/Non-citizen
2.30%
18%
30%
2.30%
Goodhue (2,402)
Olmsted (9,861)
Rice (3081)
Wabasha (937)
Less than High School
19%
19%
31%
15%
High School, GED
36%
21%
36%
47%
Some College or Associates
36%
25%
24%
27%
Bachelor's or Higher
10%
9%
9%
11%
Employed (>18)
Goodhue (3,038)
Olmsted(8,459)
Rice (3657)
Wabasha (1,217)
worked full time
39%
39.50%
39%
39%
worked less than full time
45%
41.80%
46%
45%
Not in Work Force
16%
19%
14%
16%
Household Income
Goodhue (3,969)
Olmsted (9,809)
Rice (5,139)
Wabasha(1,509)
Under $25,000
27%
20%
32%
15%
$25,000-$49,999
34%
37%
34%
33%
$50,000-$74,999
20%
21%
14%
22%
$75,000-$99,999
9%
11%
11%
13%
Over $100,000
10%
11%
8%
16%
Poverty Levels
Goodhue (3,963)
Olmsted (9,819)
Rice (5,107)
Wabasha (1,510)
Under 138% of Poverty
31%
30%
47%
25%
139% -199% of Poverty
24%
25%
20%
23%
Over 200% of Poverty
45%
45%
33%
57%
Educational Attainment (>25 yrs)
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Survey Data
⫸ From the participant survey, 87% of participants with children stated a public
play area was available. Dental services that accepted Minnesota Care or Medicaid was noted as a need for adults with
dentures, adult providers and for children. Other items included support paying for medical bills and options for low
cost gym memberships.
From the provider survey, dental services was identified as a need with this comment, “Dental providers who accept
medical assistance is needed and higher dental provider reimbursement of services would gain access to seeing MA
patients.“
HEALTH NEEDS
Self
Community
HELP PAYING FOR MEDICAL BILLS
(DR VISITS)
FINDING A DENTIST WHO ACCEPTS
MEDICAID OR MN SURE LOCALLY
FREE OR LOW COST GYM
MEMBERSHIPS
Agency Data






525 Households with 1,315 persons received assistance
with finding Health Care
74% of Head Start children were up to date on all medical
services at the end of the program year.
96% of Head Start children had all immunizations by the
end of the year.
28% of Head Start children were overweight or obese
based on their BMI levels.
96% of Head Start children were up to date on
immunizations.
99.5% of Head Start children had completed an oral health
examination, with 15% needing services, and 85%
receiving the needed services prior to the end of the
program year.
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27
29
25
29
22
22
PAYING FOR DENTAL COSTS
21
25
FINDING A DENTIST TO HELP WITH
DENTURES AND ACCEPTS MN CARE
OR MEDICAID LOCALLY.
20
23
HELP PAYING FOR MEDICINE
(PRESCRIPTIONS)
18
34
FINDING A CHILD DENTIST THAT
ACCEPTS MEDICAID OR MN CARE
LOCALLY
17
22
15
22
14
21
NAVIGATING MNSure PROCESS
13
17
IMMUNIZATION CLINICS/
INFORMATION
13
12
12
23
9
17
8
22
SUPPORT FOR IDENTIFYING
DISABILITY IN ADULTS
4
18
SUPPORT FOR IDENTIFYING
DISABILITY IN CHILD
4
14
RESPITE/RELIEF OPTIONS FOR
CAREGIVERS
1
12
FILLING OUT MEDICAL FORMS
(MEDICAID, MN SURE)
PAYING FOR MENTAL HEALTH
VISITS
EDUCATION ABOUT NUTRITION,
OBESITY PREVENTION, OR
EXERCISE
FINDING MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES
ACCESS TO BIRTH
CONTROL/FAMILY PLANNING
Child Protective Services
Within the service area, one hundred eighty-eight (188) children were in out-of-home placements at the start of the
year (from being removed in 2012.) There were two hundred twenty-five (225) new out-of-home placements made in
2013, for a total of four hundred thirteen (413) children in out-of-home placements in 2013. Of these, one hundred
ninety (190) children left placement (either via adoptions or other long-term custodial arrangements or back to parents);
leaving one hundred six (106) children in out-of-home placements by December 2013.
In Goodhue County, seventeen (17) children under five years old were in out-of-home placements; Olmsted County had
sixty-eight (68) children under five years old in out-of-home placements. Rice County had thirty-one (31) children under
five years old in out-of-home placements; and Wabasha County had twelve children (12) in out-of-home placements
during 2013.
Child Protective Placements
Out of Placement by Age Groups
DHS 2013 Publications
2013 DHS Publications
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
100%
Wabasha
18 to 21
yrs
90%
24
22
38
23
23
80%
45
70%
12 to 14
yrs
60%
39
45
15 to 17
yrs
50%
119
120
102
101
6 to 11 yrs
40%
30%
20
2013 Existing
from 2012
44
2013 New
Placements
26
38
20%
2013 Left
Placements
2013 Remaining
in Placement
10%
4 to 5 yrs
Birth - 3
yrs
0%
Goodhue Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
Domestic Violence Shelters & Services
Ruth’s House, located in Faribault, offered transitional shelter to 33 women and 46 children in 2013. Haven of Hope
Shelter is located in Red Wing. The shelter can house up to 150 women and children. The average length of stay is 54
days if children are present, or 33 days for persons without children. During 2013, the overall occupancy rate was 98%
(a jump from previous years.) Haven of Hope also helps with legal and advocacy services—in 2013, they served 300 men
and women.lxv HOPE (Healing, Outreach, Prevention and Education) House services Rice County. In 2013, they served
473 adults and 54 children. In the Safehousing program, fifteen adults and twenty-two children were sheltered. lxvi
Women’s Shelter Inc. is located in Rochester, with a satellite office in the Olmsted County Courthouse. They offer
Regional Shelter, International Shelter and Transition House. During 2013, they sheltered 290 persons at the emergency
shelters. Three hundred eight-six women were supported via Orders for Protection or Safety Planning largely due to
lack of space. lxvii In October 2014, Olmsted County had fourteen (14) MFIP Domestic Violence Safety Plan Cases, Rice
County had five (5) MFIP Domestic Violence Safety Plan Cases. lxviii
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Crime
Part 1 Crimes include murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, auto theft and arson.
Part 2 Crimes include all other assault, forgery, fraud, embezzlement, stolen property, vandalism, weapons, prostitution,
other sex offenses, narcotics, gambling, family/children, DUI, Liquor laws, disorderly conduct, vagrancy, and other
crimes. Crimes which occurred and cleared are below for 2013.
Murder
Part 1
Rape
Robbery
Ag. Assault
Burglary
Larceny
Auto Theft
Arson
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Goodhue
0
0
19
5
4
1
27
19
145
24
735
187
88
14
5
1
Olmsted
0
0
58
25
56
25
124
86
564
71
2209
793
117
34
8
2
Rice
Wabasha
Part 2
1
1
0
0
Other Assaults
27
0
12
0
Forgery
12
0
3
0
Fraud
78
53
7
5
Embezzlement
245
33
6
0
Stolen Property
981
239
48
0
Vandalism
49
16
8
0
Weapons
7
0
0
0
Prostitution
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Goodhue
453
290
33
3
182
48
0
0
8
7
311
42
15
11
1
0
Olmsted
627
429
80
19
318
52
0
0
32
20
602
87
35
22
24
20
Rice
Wabasha
Part 2
381
208
55
42
Other Sex
52
4
11
4
Narcotics
183
30
84
44
Gambling
1
1
17
3
10
2
DUI
458
52
99
4
Liquor Laws
7
3
4
2
Disorderly Cond.
0
0
0
0
Other Offense
(cont)
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Occurred
Cleared
Goodhue
38
19
184
179
0
0
10
7
188
188
62
58
224
102
324
213
Olmsted
110
43
430
394
0
0
86
9
350
335
70
58
284
184
688
520
Rice
Wabasha
52
3
26
1
134
29
120
17
0
0
0
0
41
2
12
0
136
92
123
74
79
21
78
13
80
45
45
10
218
66
139
30
0
0
Family/Child
One hundred twenty-five (125) of the two hundred twelve (212) arrests for narcotics in Goodhue County were in Red
Wing. Northfield had the fewest arrests (39) in Rice County. Forty three of the seventy-one arrests in Wabasha County
were in Lake City. lxix
County
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
Arrests
212
494
139
71
Opium
10
47
4
2
Marijuana
136
342
108
47
Synthetic
1
9
9
1
Other (including Meth)
165
96
18
21
Survey Data
Within the participant survey, 96% of those surveyed stated they felt safe in their neighborhood.
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Cost of Living
For costs, Region 10 is at about the median range in comparison for other regions across the State. Various family
configurations are shown below for the region. Among the four counties, Rice County has the highest cost for singles
($21,452), followed by Goodhue ($20,453), Olmsted ($19,906) and Wabasha ($18,966). For a single parent with one
child, Olmsted has the highest cost for living costs at $36,861, followed by Rice ($36,840), Goodhue ($35,512) and
Wabasha ($30,728). The variances are illustrated fully in Figure 34.lxx
Figure 33 Region 10 Average Costs MN Deed
Region 10
Yearly
Hourly
Child
Cost
Wage
Care
Single Adult
19-51 Yrs
$19,716 $9.48
0
Over 51 Yrs
$19,692 $9.47
0
Single Adult
$33,528 $16.12
$559
One Child
Partnered
$36,516 $17.56
0
One Worker
One Child
Partnered
$44,772 $14.35
$239
One FT Work
One PT Work
One Child
Single Adult
$49,524 $23.81
$849
Two Children
Partnered
$45,612 $21.93
$0
One Worker
Two Children
Partnered
$54,936 $17.61
$425
One FT Work
One PT Work
Two Children
Figure 34
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Food
Health
Care
Housing
Transport
Other
Taxes
$350
$327
$453
$111
$136
$200
$581
$581
$782
$315
$315
$473
$149
$145
$198
$137
$137
$129
$739
$338
$782
$719
$243
$222
$739
$338
$782
$1038
$243
$312
$703
$324
$1073
$543
$284
$351
$962
$346
$1073
$820
$326
$274
$962
$346
$1073
$1075
$326
$371
Survey Data
From the participant survey, benefits and wages are included from those who responded.
How many? Wages
Full Time Yes?
No Benefits
Sick
Vacation
Health
Insurance
Unknown
1
10
7
12
32
0
8
7
6
20
1
9
6
3
5
0
0
0
2
14
0
0
0
2
15
0
0
0
2
13
0
1
1
7
11
< $7.25
$7.26-$8.25
$8.26-$9.25
$9.26-$10.50
Over $10.50
Miscellaneous Information: One person indicated $10.00 hourly, another $15.00 hourly. 1 person owns own business,
makes $75000 annually—works Full Time (about $36 hourly) No Benefits are included in this salary (must self-purchase)
From Service Providers Survey , 80 persons stated that finding employment with benefits was needed—
 92% Health Insurance
 44% Sick pay
 29% Vacation pay
 23% Retirement
 8% Other including benefits that were affordable (referring to out of pocket costs for health insurance/dental
insurance), vested career path, flex time(2), and living wages.
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Low Income Persons
In Goodhue County, there are 12,718 persons living at or below 200% of poverty.
In Olmsted County, there are 33,192 persons living at or below 200% of poverty.
In Rice County, there are 15,921 persons living at or below 200% of poverty.
In Wabasha County, there are 5,961 persons living at or below 200% of poverty.
2009-13 5 Yr ACS
Under 100%
100-124% Poverty
125-149%
150-174%
175-184%
185-199%
200-299%
300-399%
400-499%
Over 500%
Figure 35 Poverty ranges
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Goodhue
4836
1701
2579
1799
785
1018
7117
6432
6370
12759
Olmsted
12607
5250
5091
5225
2060
2959
23135
23501
18425
47631
Rice
6358
3496
1111
1973
784
2199
9583
8911
8041
13666
Wabasha
2076
830
700
892
625
838
3613
3745
2943
5006
Poverty
Minnesota’s current poverty level is 11.3%. Within the Three Rivers service area, Rice County is 11.3%, Goodhue County
is at 10.7%, Wabasha County is 9.8% and Olmsted County is the lowest percent of poverty at 8.7%.
Within the last three years, Goodhue and Wabasha counties have had significant poverty changes, with a percent
change of 40% or higher. Goodhue County has 12% children under five years old and 7% of the senior population in
Poverty. Wabasha has 15% of children under five years old and 9% of the senior population in poverty. Olmsted
County has 10% of children under five years old in poverty and 7% of the senior population in poverty. Rice County has
22% of children under age five and 7% of the senior population in poverty. Changes from previous years are shown in
Figure 36.
Figure 36 Poverty Changes by County and Age Groups.
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Details of persons living at or below 100% of Poverty
Within the Three Rivers Service Area, there are 25,877 persons living at or below 100% of poverty. lxxi

County of Residence
o 19% live in Goodhue County
o 49% live in Olmsted County
o 25% live in Rice County
o 8% live in Wabasha County

Ages of Residents
o 2884 are under five years old
o 5093 are six to seventeen years old
o 4538 are eighteen to twenty-four years old
o 10,678 are twenty-five to sixty-four years old
o 2684 are over sixty-five years old

Disability Status
o 911 have a disability (Goodhue County)
o 2230 have a disability (Olmsted County)
o 896 have a disability (Rice County )
o 402 have a disability (Wabasha County )

Race-Ethnicity of persons in poverty in comparison to entire population
o 6.6% of the White population (15,244 persons in poverty of 230,389 persons)
o 43% Black population (3,422 persons in poverty of 7,876 persons)
o 13% American Indian population (106 persons in poverty of 786 persons)
o 8% Asian population (730 persons in poverty of 8,921 persons)
o 15% Some Other Race population (368 persons in poverty of 2,439 persons)
o 23% Bi or Multi Racial population (1091 persons in poverty of 4,665 persons)
o 25% Hispanic/Latino population(3043 persons in poverty of 12,241 persons)

Educational Attainment (of persons over 25)
o 27% of persons with less than High School Diploma
o 9% of persons with a High School Diploma
o 7% of persons with some college, including AAS
o 2% of persons with Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Work History
o 9% persons in poverty had a full-time, full-year job
o 43% persons in poverty worked either part-time or part-year
o 48% of persons in poverty did not work
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Further snapshot of poverty
Percent of Population at Percentages of Poverty
2011-13 ACS 3 Year Data
Wabasha
174 - 199%
150-174%
Rice
Olmsted
6.9%
5.3%
3.5%
4.0%
4.20%
3.50%
3.60%
4%
3.90%
125-149%
Goodhue
3.50%
6.20%
5.70%
3.90%
101-124%
6.20%
3.60%
3.70%
9.80%
< 100%
8.70%
11.30%
10.70%
Poverty Change from 2013 - 2010 by County & Age Groups
ACS 2010- 2013 data charts
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
2013 % in Poverty All
2010 % in Poverty All
2013 % in Poverty < 5
2010 % in Poverty < 5
2013 % in Poverty > 64
2010 % in Poverty > 64
Disability Population in 100% Poverty
With a disability under 5
six to 17
over 18 years
Total
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Wabasha
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
15
0
0
0
73
73
55
30
823
2157
841
372
911
2230
896
402
Poverty by Race (by % of Race) by County
2008-2012 ACS 5 Year Data
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
White Only
Black
American Indian
Goodhue
Asian
Olmsted
Some Other
Race
Rice
Bi/Multi- Racial Hispanic/Latino
Wabasha
Poverty by Educational Attainment
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Bachelors or Higher
Some College (AAS)
High School
Less than High School
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
Poverty: Work Status 11-13 ACS
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Did not work
Worked part-time or part-year
Worked full time, year-round
Goodhue
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Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
Households in Poverty
Within the four counties, there are four thousand three hundred twenty-five (4,325) families—or about 6% living in
poverty. Eight hundred sixty-eight (868) live in Goodhue County; one thousand seven hundred forty-eight families
(1048) live in Olmsted County; one thousand two hundred seventy-seven families live in Rice County (1277) and four
hundred thirty-two (432) families live in Wabasha County.
As with current trends within the nation,
over half the families in poverty are female
single parent (57%); a third of families are a
married couple (33.3%) and slightly under
ten percent are male single parents (9.5%).
By county, female single parent families are
highest in Goodhue (59%) and Olmsted
(58%); with Rice (55%) and Wabasha (54%)
just behind. Wabasha has the highest
percentage of male single families at sixteen
percent (16%), while Olmsted is at ten
percent (10%); Goodhue at nine percent
(9%) and Rice at eight percent (8%).
For “Non-Family” Households, women have a much higher probability of being in poverty in comparison to men. This is
especially true in Rice County where women make up 74% of persons in poverty of non-family households. This
becomes even more of an issue when looking at the age group of persons over sixty-five.
Non-Families in Poverty ACS 09-13
M/Poverty
F/Poverty
M>65/Poverty
90%
89%
85%
F>65/Poverty
79%
74%
65%
63%
37%
65%
35%
35%
26%
15%
Goodhue
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11%
Olmsted
21%
10%
Rice
Wabasha
With non-family households in poverty, each county looks slightly different. Wabasha is vastly different from the
remainder of the counties—as fifty-five percent (55%) of non-family households are over sixty-five years.
Non-Family Households in Poverty by Age
ACS 2011-13
Under 25
33%
25 to 44
26%
45 to 64
over 65
28%
55%
22%
34%
31%
26%
25%
13%
23%
Goodhue
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27%
13%
26%
Olmsted
11%
8%
Rice
Wabasha
Supports for Low Income Households (Family & Individuals)
Minnesota has various programs to meet help support low income households. Minnesota Supplemental Aid is to
elderly, blind or disabled persons. General Assistance is a program for very low income persons—with an asset limit of
$1000 per person. The benefits per month are: $203 for a single adult; $250 for a child under 18 years old; and $260 per
couple.
Minnesota Family Improvement Program (MFIP)
The MFIP program offers cash supplements to low income families for a life-time limit of sixty months. Some families
may be eligible for Child Only, Relative or Care payments, SSI recipient supplement and Food Only Payments. As part
of the MFIP program, participants are to be supported in finding employment within the maximum time limits of the
program. The Divisionary Work Program (DWP) is a shorter term version of the MFIP program.
Based on TANF Work Participation Rates during the time April – June 2014: Both Goodhue County, with a work
participation rate of 50.5%, and Wabasha County, with a work participation rate of 54.2%, are eligible for 2015
Performance Based Funds. Rice County and Wabasha County, while Rice County, with a work participation rate of 36.9%
and Olmsted County, with a rate of 44.3% are not eligible.lxxii
County Employment Services from April –June 2014, placed one hundred fifteen (115) MFIP participants in jobs and
seventy-nine (79) DWP participants in jobs. Median wages ranged from $8.00 to $10.15 hourly. lxxiii
County
MFIP Participants
Median Wage
DWP Participants
Median Wage
Goodhue
17
$9.00
6
$8.00
Olmsted
73
$8.75
42
$9.50
Rice
18
$10.15
23
$10.00
Wabasha
7
$8.50
8
$10.00
By County, during January – March 2014, the race and ethnicity of Adult persons using MFIP and DWP services include:
County
White/
Black
Somali
Non-Hispanic
Non Somali
Hmong
Black Immigrant
Non-Hmong
Asian
American
Indian
Hispanic
TOTAL
Goodhue
187
30
0
0
0
0
0
52
234
Olmsted
505
132
120
56
0
48
0
71
956
Rice
214
0
70
0
0
0
0
40
365
Wabasha
63
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
82*
* data is not shared if less than 29 persons.
In October 2014, Goodhue County had twenty-one (21) DWP cases; eighty-two (82) MFIP cases serving ninety (90) adults
and one hundred fifty-three (153) children. The average payment for a MFIP case with both Cash ($360.98) and Food
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($355.87) is $716.84. Goodhue also had thirty-two (32) Child Only Assistance MFIP Cases with an average payment of
Cash ($272.31) and Food ($262.38) payments in the amount of $534.69.
In October 2014, Olmsted County had ninety-eight (98) DWP cases; four hundred ninety-one (491) MFIP cases serving
five hundred seventy-eight (578) adults and one thousand thirty-five (1035) children. The average payment for a MFIP
case with both Cash ($350.19) and Food ($407.33) is $757.53. Olmsted County had one hundred ninety-six (196) Child
Only Assistance MFIP Cases with an average payment of Cash ($307.79) and Food ($267.47) payments in the amount of
$575.26. Fifty-eight (58) MFIP cases were Food Portion only recipients.
In October 2014, Rice County had thirty-three (33) DWP cases; one hundred sixty-seven (167) MFIP cases serving one
hundred ninety four adults and three hundred sixty-six (366) children. The average payment for a MFIP case with both
Cash ($385.13) and Food ($435.09) is $820.22. Rice County had eighty-seven (87) Child Only Assistance MFIP Cases with
an average payment of Cash ($330.52) and Food ($298.68) payments in the amount of $629.21. Twelve (12) MFIP cases
were Food Portion only recipients.
In October 2014, Wabasha County had four (4) DWP cases; thirty-nine (39) MFIP cases serving forty-six (46) adults and
sixty-four (64) children. The average payment for a MFIP case with both Cash ($336.56) and Food ($359.49) is $696.05.
Wabasha County had seventeen (17) Child Only Assistance MFIP Cases with an average payment of Cash ($215.65) and
Food ($234.41) payments in the amount of $450.06. Three (3) MFIP cases were Food Portion only recipients. lxxiv
Child Care Assistance
MFIP and DWP offers child care assistance for qualified residents of each county. After eligibility ends for the MFIP or
DWP programs, transition year child care is available for up to one year. (Some families may be eligible for this longer
depending on the wait list for Basic Sliding Fee.) Basic Sliding Fee scale is an option for families under 47% of the State’s
Median Income by household size or for families exiting the MFIP and DWP programs who are under the 67% State
Median Income by household size.
In all three counties within the service area (September 2014) only Fifth Priority clients were waiting for services for
Basic Sliding Fee assistance. Within all counties, there were 36 families waiting for assistance. No county had any 2014
Child Care Administration Fifth Priority categories besides those required in state statutes. (Goodhue County had
identified some within the last plan available on line (10-11) which included approved employment or education plans
for the parental applicant.)lxxv
County
First Priority
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
0
0
0
0
County
Goodhue
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Second
Priority
0
0
0
0
Third Priority
Fourth Priority
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Fifth
Priority
13
26
0
23
Total Waiting List
13
26
0
23
Type of Program
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School Age
Legal Non Licensed
$79.65
$79.20
$79.20
$79.20
$130.00
$163.29
$129.19
$147.79
$129.19
$142.62
$129.19
$139.52
(Family Friend Neighbor)
Family Day Care
Child Care Center
Legal Non Licensed
Olmsted
Rice
Wabasha
$90.00
$82.35
$80.55
$77.40
$147.23
$268.00
$80.55
$134.60
$225.00
$76.50
$131.45
$201.00
$73.35
$126.19
$172.57
$72.45
$131.45
$173.63
$80.10
$125.00
$145.00
$79.20
$120.00
$147.27
$77.40
$118.31
$125.00
$79.20*
$131.45
$185.00
$129.19
$165.00
$126.19
$157.00
$129.19*
$130.00
(Family Friend Neighbor)
Family Day Care
Child Care Center
Legal Non Licensed
(Family Friend Neighbor)
Family Day Care
Child Care Center
Legal Non Licensed
(Family Friend Neighbor)
Family Day Care
Child Care Center
*This is the cost per MN Department of Human Services.
Child care assistance will pay up to the maximum reimbursement rate which varies by county. Rates above are based on
current maximum rates by child care type. Legal Non Licensed (Family Friend & Neighbor) weekly rates are based on the
hourly rate multiplied by 45 hours weekly. Programs with a 3-Star Parent Aware Rating can be reimbursed an additional
15%; programs rated 4-Star Parent Aware Ratings can be reimbursed an additional 20%. Programs must apply to receive
this additional funding.
Survey Data
From the Provider Survey, 97 respondents stated that finding and paying for child care was a barrier for keeping a job.
 75% Clients do not have child care assistance.
 70% Child care is not available during their work hours. (Night care, sick care needed)
 40% Children have high needs—child care is difficult to find and keep.
 18% Other: such as client issues, not enough child care available (7), child care is not accessible via public transit
(3), cost prohibitive (2) and issues with MFIP/County.
Participant surveys showed the following was received.
☒
SUPPORT
☒
SUPPORT
☒
SUPPORT
☒
SUPPORT
☒
SUPPORT
32
FOOD SUPPORT
(SNAP)
12
SUBSIDIZED
HOUSING
6
CASH GRANT
(MFIP)
2
VETERANS
BENEFITS
15
SOCIAL SECURITY-DISABILITY
2
FOOD
SUPPORT(NAPS/
MAC)
6
SECTION 8 HOUSING
2
17
RETIREMENT(SO
CIAL SECURITY)
6
SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY (SSI)
22
ENERGY ASSISTANCE
6
CHILD ONLY
CASH GRANT
(MFIP)
CHILD CARE
ASSISTANCE
10
CHILD SUPPORT
15
WIC
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OTHER
Food Assistance
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
) is the nutrition assistance program offered to
low income individuals and families.
In November 2014:
Goodhue County had 1,163 SNAP cases serving
2,428 persons.
Olmsted County had 5,483 SNAP cases, serving
12,464 persons.
Rice County had 1,889 SNAP cases serving 4,552 persons.
Wabasha County had 580 SNAP cases serving 1186 persons.
WIC is a publicly funded program that serves children up to 185% percent of poverty. In the service community, there
are nearly six thousand two hundred (6,197) families receiving WIC Services within the service area.
County
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Women
349
1553
709
Infants
385
1551
743
Children
534
2439
1190
Total
1268
5543
2642
Wabasha
201
201
246
648
Notes
Monthly average is: 750
Monthly average is: 3438
Monthly average is: 1637
Spanish interpreters were offered two clinic days
monthly; Somali interpreters and ASL were
available as needed.
Expanded programming in December 2013 to
allowing Voucher Pick up during lunch hours.
Monthly average is: 372
Goodhue County has two farmer’s markets, and five food shelves located in Cannon Falls, Kenyon, Red Wing, and
Zumbrota. Olmsted County has five farmer’s markets—with the Rochester Downtown Farmers Market accepting SNAP
benefits. Olmsted County has the Channel One Food Shelf—with satellite locations in Byron, Oronoco, Northwest
Rochester, Northeast Rochester and downtown Rochester at the Salvation Army. Limited free community garden spaces
are available via the Green Garden program on a first come first serve basis. . Within Rice County there are three
farmer’s markets—none currently have the capacity to accept SNAP benefits. There are four food shelves within the
county. lxxvi Wabasha County has one farmer’s market and three food shelves. lxxvii There is also a Fare for All program
offering food packages at a discounted rate located in Rice County servicing the Southeast Region.
United Way runs a Packing for the Weekend, supplemental food support for low income families in Red Wing, Lake City,
Cannon Falls, Zumbrota and Wabasha. Channel One in Olmsted County also operates a Backpack program to support
children at local school districts to bring food home
Survey Data
From the provider survey, 60 respondents stated that there were barriers for access to food shelves:
70% increase the number of times low income persons are allowed access monthly
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53% more personal items such as laundry soap, deodorant etc.
50% quality of food options
42% lack of food items normally in diet –(such as culturally specific)
58% open in more locations
62% open more hours
17% other: Transportation (8) and carrying food to home.
Overall comments were largely about needing a better way of getting to the food shelves- this was noted in all
communities, with more emphasis on the location of the Channel One food shelf. Additional concerns were
regarding the number of times of participants can go to the food shelves, limited hours of food shelves—
making it hard for working families to get food if needed, the need for higher quality food with less processed
options, meal planning or food preparation skills needed, concern about clear labeling on non-pork items,
personal care items.
From the Participant Survey, better hours and increase the number attending was the highest need.
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Energy Assistance
Emergency assistance programs in Minnesota are short-term (usually a one-time payment) for people experiencing a
financial hardship like an eviction or utility shut-off. Three Rivers Community Action Program offers Energy Assistance
for Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice and Wabasha Counties. Income guidelines are at or below are 50% of the median income
for the family size. With the exception of small pots of “Emergency Use” money at local social service agencies, the
other support for paying heat bills is Heat Share or accessing Emergency Assistance at County Department of Human
Services.
Agency Data
 5032 Households received Energy Assistance in 2014 Fiscal Year.
 2649 Households received Energy Assistance in 2013 Fiscal Year. (Variance due to adding Olmsted County into
service area.)
For a list of social service agencies, refer to the addendum: Three Rivers Community Supports. Overall within the
community, social service agencies often “knit” funds together to combine various services within the community. Many
services may be listed under one provider, with other providers supporting with key funding or additional services.
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Profile of Three Rivers Clients
Description of Populations Served
During the last year, five thousand
eight hundred thirty two (5,832)
families with fourteen thousand five
hundred forty-seven (14,547) persons
were served by Community Action.
Forty-one percent (41.3%) were youth
or children under 18 years old; six
percent (5.5%) were young adults 18
to 24 years old; forty-six percent
(45.7%) were working adults and
eight percent (7.5%) were over 70
years old.
2014
Demographics
0-5 Years
6-11 Years
12-17 Years
18 - 23 Years
24-44
45-54
55-69
Over 70
The low income community is not as
white as the community at large, as shown in the Race and Ethnicity of persons served over the last year. Income
guidelines for programming varies largely – which is why the data below is not fully representative of the
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Details of persons living at or below 100% of Poverty description earlier in this report.
The population served is described in detail below:
12% Hispanic (which could be of any Race listed below)
67% White
18% Black
1% American Indian/Native
.2% Pacific Islander
.4% Multi or Bi-Racial
9.5% Other
.
Education Level of persons over 24 Served
3500
3000
2500
2000
Thirty-three percent of adults over 24 years old
served by Three Rivers had less than a high school
education; forty-two percent had a high school
diploma or GED; almost nine percent (8.6%) had
some college, while nearly seventeen percent
(16.5%) had an AAS, Bachelor’s degree or higher
level of education.
1500
1000
500
0
< 9th
9-12th
High
School/GED
Some
College
AAS,
Bachelor's
or Higher
Of the families served, four hundred thirty-one (431) did not have an income source
For families with income sources:
 Eleven percent received either Supplemental Security Income (SSI 6.6%), TANF cash grant (MFIP 3.8%) or
General Assistance (GA 1.3%
 Fourteen percent (13.5%) received Social Security (either a disability or retirement)
 Three percent (2.6%) received pension funds
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



Three percent (3.3%) received unemployment payments
Twenty-eight percent (27.8%) had income and at least one other source of income
Ten percent (9.9%) had only income earnings
Thirty-one percent (31.2%) had other types of income
Percent at Poverty Measures
Regardless of the income source,
 Fifty-five percent (55%) were at/below 100% poverty
 Thirty percent (30%) were between 101-150% poverty
 Fourteen percent (14%) were between 151-200% poverty
 One percent of families were over 200% of poverty
guidelines.
Up to 50%
51 to 75%
76 to 100%
100 to 125%
126 to 150%
151 to 175%
176 to 200%
Over 200%
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Forty-two percent (42%) of the participants were single persons.
As for the remainder, twenty-two percent (20.2% Mother; 1.4%
Fathers) were Single Parent families, nineteen percent (18.9)
were two parent families; twelve percent (11.6) were two adult
families (no children) and six percent were “other” types of
family units.
Family Type of Participants of Three Rivers
Single Parent (F)
Single Parent (M)
Two Parent
Single Person
Two Adult Family
Other
Forty-five percent of families were between two to
four persons. Thirteen percent of families were
family units of five or more persons.
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i
2013 Census Community Quick Facts
http://mnplaces.mnhs.org/upham/index.cfm?CFID=40133018&CFTOKEN=771b93cb4e3ba87f-719583BE-5056-93503A2C9E635EC1E362 All information about the Names of the counties are from this search engine.
iii
2011-2013 American Community Survey CPO3 County Data
iv
2008 – 2012 American Community Survey DP03 Sub-County Data
v
MN Demography Center: http://mn.gov/admin/demography/data-by-topic/population-data/our-projections/index.jsp
vi
www.wrapsnet.org and Refugee Arrivals and Report to Congress:
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/orr/statistical_abstract_for_refugee_resettlement_stakeholders_508.pdf
vii
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/refugee/stats
viii
KOM (Karen of Minnesota) reporting on Karent population for Karen
ix
www.parentawareratings.org
x
Minnesota Department of Education, 2013 data from Data Center
xi
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes 2014 MN Statutes 124D.518
xii
Hiawathaplanrevised2013 Distance Learning Program Planner Application
xiii
http://www.rochesterce.org/hawthorne/hawthorne_student_resources/
xiv
http://nfld.k12.mn.us/communityservices/adult/
xv
http://abe.faribault.k12.mn.us/
xvi
http://mn.gov/deed/data/current-econ-highlights/county-unemployment.jsp
xvii
https://apps.deed.state.mn.us/lmi/rws/Results.aspx
xviii
DEED Job Vacancy Survey, 2nd Quarter 2014, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
xix
MN DEED & Bureau of Labor
xx
DEED, Job Vacancy Survey, 2nd Quarter 2014, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
xxi
Hubert Humphrey School’s Center on Women & Public Policy in Partnership with Women’s Foundation of Minnesota: “Status of
Women & Girls in Minnesota Research Overview: Economics 2014 & Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012
xxii
ACS 3 Year Data: 2011-13 S2001
xxiii
ACS 3 Year Data: 2011-13
xxiv
2011-2013 ACS data (various reports)
xxv
The Housing & Transportation Affordability Index http://htaindex.cnt.org/map/
xxvi
http://www.rochesterbus.com/citylines/routes/routes_main.htm
xxvii
Redwingtaxi.com
xxviii
http://www.rochestercvb.org/go/getting-around
xxix
http://youarriveontime.com/local-shuttle/
xxx
http://www.co.goodhue.mn.us/350/Trail-Systems
xxxi
http://www.co.olmsted.mn.us/planning/trnsprtnplng/ocsaferoutestoschool/Pages/default.aspx
xxxii
http://www.co.rice.mn.us/sites/default/files/pdfs/parks/documents/ParksPlanMay2012.pdf
xxxiii
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/state_trails/great_river_ridge.pdf
xxxiv
http://www.wabasha.org/wp-content/uploads/wabasha-home-naturally.pdf#page=2
xxxv
2014 CSBG Three Rivers Impact Report
xxxvi
ACS 2011-13 data
xxxvii
For renter and home owners: Data was compiled largely from ACS 2011-13 data with the exception of severe cost burdened and
ownership by race which was from mhponline.org 2014 County Data sheets.
xxxviii
http://www.huduser.org/portal/periodicals/ushmc/pdf/NationalSummary_4q13.pdf
xxxix
http://mhponline.org/
xl
Housinglink Annual Reports 2009-2013
xli
MN Compass 2013 data Retirement to working age ratio
xlii
http://www.huduser.org/portal/periodicals/em/fall13/highlight2.html, Measuring the Costs and Savings of Aging in Place
xliii
Gaps Analysis, Elder Care by County DHS MN
xliv
Gaps Analysis, Elder Care by County DHS MN, 2030 Plans, State of MN
xlv
http://www.payingforseniorcare.com/longtermcare/paying-for-assisted-living.html
https://www.genworth.com/dam/Americas/US/PDFs/Consumer/corporate/130568_032514_CostofCare_FINAL_nonsecure.pdf
xlvi
www.dhs.state.mn.us Gaps Analysis 2012 (most recent) by County
xlvii
HUD.gov
xlviii
http://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/Minnesota
xlix
HUD.gov
ii
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l
http://www.threeriverscap.org/continuum-of-care
MN Compass
lii
PIT HUD counts 2007-14
liii
https://www.hudexchange.info/news/hud-reports-homelessness-in-us-continues-to-decline
https://www.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/FY-2013-Sheltered-PIT-Data-for-FY2013-14-NOFA.pdf
https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/4074/2014-ahar-part-1-pit-estimates-of-homelessness/
liv
United Health Foundation 2013 State Health Rankings
lv
http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/app/minnesota/2014/measure/outcomes/1/map
lvi
Mayo Clinic 2013 Community Health Survey: https://www.mnhospitals.org/Portals/0/Documents/datareporting/CHNA/Mayo%20Clinic%20Health%20System%20-%20Lake%20City%20CHNA.pdf
lviilvii
http://www.co.olmsted.mn.us/OCPHS/reports/Pages/CommunityHealthNeedsAssessment.aspx
lviii
http://www.co.rice.mn.us/sites/default/files/hottopic_pdf_files/CHA%20Draft%20Assess.pdf
lix
http://ministryhealth.org/SaintElizabeths/Saint_Elizabeths_Medical_Center_CHNA_2013_5_20_2013.pdf
lx
www.co.olmsted.mn.us www.co.rice.mn.us www.co.goodhue.mn.us www.co.wabasha.mn.us
lxi
County websites, MDH website with hospital listings
lxii
https://apps.health.state.mn.us/mndata/immunization_map
lxiii
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&Rendition=Primary&al
lowInterrupt=1&noSaveAs=1&dDocName=dhs_id_016343 Eligible June 2014 released on November 2 2014
lxiv
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&Rendition=Primary&al
lowInterrupt=1&noSaveAs=1&dDocName=dhs_id_016345 November 5 2014
lxv
http://hope-coalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Annual-Report-2012-13.pdf
lxvi
http://hopecentermn.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/HOPE-Center-Quick-Stats-2013.pdf
lxvii
http://www.womens-shelter.org/
lxviii
https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-4030F-ENG
lxix
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/mnjis/Documents/2013%20Crime%20Book.pdf
lxx
http://mn.gov/deed/data/data-tools/col/
lxxi
Poverty Data in all categories but Race from 2011-2013 3 YR ACS Data Set; Race from 2008-2012 ACS 5 Yr Data Set
lxxii
https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-4651A-ENG
lxxiii
https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-4042B-ENG
lxxiv
https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-4030F-ENG
lxxv
www.co.olmsted.mn.us www.co.rice.mn.us www.co.goodhue.mn.us www.co.wabasha.mn.us
lxxvi
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&Rendition=Primary&a
llowInterrupt=1&noSaveAs=1&dDocName=dhs16_177801
lxxvii
http://www.americantowns.com/mn/goodhue-local-food
li
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