Community Indicators

Community Indicators show how the county is doing in areas where the county government has a minimal level of influence. Tracking community indicators can provide important guidance on those areas where we do have control, and provide important information on areas that might warrant a higher level of focus in the future.

• Job growth in Clackamas County should meet or exceed the regional average.

• Annual wages earned in Clackamas County should be at or above statewide average.

• The county’s home ownership rate should be at or above 72%, the level before the Great Recession.

• New Capital Asset Investment in the county should rise 2.25% year over year.

• The number of children in stable family homes will increase, as shown by a 10% annual reduction in those needing placement in foster care.

• Ninety-five percent (95%) of county residents will have access to routine health care, defined by having health insurance and a usual place of care.

• County health rankings will show Clackamas County among the three top ranking counties in the state in at least 90% of health measures.

• There will be a year-over-year decrease in the number of people obtaining assistance in transitioning out of unsafe domestic situations.

• Year-over-year difference in person crime rate.

• Year-over-year difference in behavioral crime rate.

• Year-over-year difference in property crime rate.

• The gross domestic product from agriculture lands in Clackamas County will increase by 5% each year.

• Tourist activity in Clackamas County should increase at or above the statewide rate