ARC-Designated Distressed Counties, FY 2005: MethodologyDistressed counties have a three-year average unemployment rate that is at least 1.5 times the U.S. average of 4.8 percent; a per capita market income that is two-thirds or less of the U.S. average of $26,309; and a poverty rate that is at least 1.5 times the U.S. average of 12.4 percent; OR they have 2 times the U.S. poverty rate and qualify on the unemployment or income indicator. The U.S. average and the distressed county level for each indicator are as follows:
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