1. (1) The Distressed County Index is calculated by multiplying together the following four composite factors using the latest data available on the date of calculation:

   1. (a) The state's unemployment rate divided by the county's unemployment rate (U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics);
   2. (b) The county's per capita personal income divided by the state's per capita personal income (U.S Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis);
   3. (c) The percent change in the county’s average covered payroll per worker over a two year period (U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics); and
   4. (d) The percent change in the county’s employment over a two-year period (U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics).
2. (2) The nine most distressed counties are the nine counties with the lowest distressed county index values.

Statutory/Other Authority

Sec. 6a, Ch. 662 & OL 2015

Statutes/Other Implemented

Sec. 6a, Ch. 662 & OL 2015

History

DEQ 75-2018, minor correction filed 04/09/2018, effective 04/09/2018
DEQ 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-4-16