Numbers of the Day

~ Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing

From our friends at OK Policy Institute

· $ 1,528,582,111 – Total budget requested by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections for fiscal year 2019, more than three times their FY 2018 funding

· 24.1% – Percentage of Oklahoma household who live in “asset poverty,” meaning they do not have enough savings or property to cover three months of living expenses at the poverty level

· 37% – The percentage of OK Dept. of Corrections employees who qualify for SNAP benefits, according to Director Joe Allbaugh

· 1.1% – Job growth in Oklahoma City in 2017, ranking 41st out of the 53 largest metro areas in the U.S.

· 28.7% – Percentage of Oklahoma jobs that are in low-wage occupations, with median pay below the poverty line for a family of four ($24,250)

Published by Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing

The vision of OCAH: That all Oklahomans have the opportunity to live in safe, healthy and affordable homes. Our Mission: To lead the movement to ensure that all residents of the state of Oklahoma flourish in safe, affordable homes and to help communities develop safe and affordable housing options for all of their residents. We reach our mission through advocacy, education and practical training to foster the production and maintenance of affordable housing throughout the state.

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