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Figure 16: Math Performance Rates Figure 17: Reading Performance Rates ■CHCCSArlath Performance■005 Arlath Perform an re ■CHCCSReading Fefformance■005 Reading Performance ■NC Math Performance ■NC Reading Performance 41%41% 39% 3196 32iS h43 29 2$ 26% 27% 23% 19%19% 1 1 " 13% 12351335 11% inp%" i 1% N -111 oil l [Ii Not Proficient Level 3 Leve14 Level 5 Level 1 Level 2 Leve13 Leve14 Level 5 CHCCS scored a level five in math, compared to 12% of If Orange County continues to grow without adding students in OCS. When we look at students who scored sufficient affordable housing, lower wealth residents, `not proficient' in math, 41%of students are from OCS predominantly African Americans, will be pushed out. compared to 25% of students in CHCCS. 27% of stu- Orange County's high property tax rates, water and dents in CHCCS scored a level five in reading compared sewer bills, and housing costs all likely contribute to the to 12% of OCS students. Test performance is reported push out of lower wealth residents67. as one of five achievement levels. Levels one and two are below grade level, level three is grade level profi- Among survey responders: cient, and levels four and five indicate students are on • 15% indicated that they would have to move within track for career and college readiness66. the next year, from Orange County, due to housing Housing costs. Orange County has a positive reputation in NC as it is Among Focus Group participants: considered one of the healthiest counties in the state. • Karen and Burmese speaking participants shared Despite this accolade, Orange County has the second that there is a lack of interpreters present at public highest measure of income inequality in NC. Communi- housing complexes. ties of color throughout the county are burdened with inequities, including substandard housing, less income, • Karen and Burmese speaking participants shared the and lack of access to healthcare. Families with children intense need for more affordable housing, including are also more likely to bear the burden of higher costs, Habitat homes. especially in regards to housing. • Formerly incarcerated and homeless individuals Approximately 48% of Orange County families who rent described their constant engagement with local gov- their home are cost burdened, paying over 30% of their ernment and feel that there isn't enough being done income on housing expenses. In order for a family to be to address the affordable housing crisis in Orange able to afford to live in Orange County, they would need County. to have an annual income of$37,980, or$18.25 per hour, to cover rental costs for atwo-bedroom apartment. The Orange County Housing and Community Devel- 2020 Fair Market Rent in Orange County averages opment Department's primary mission is to promote around $1,055. Additionally, renters who have afull- adequate and affordable housing, economic opportuni- timejob that pays the mean renter wage would still only opportuni- ty and a suitable living environment free from discrimi- be able to afford $711, or less, per month in rent. Due to nation. The department's strategic goals include: the lack of affordable housing and rising housing costs, • Expand the supply of assisted housing many families are forced to relocate and tend to move to neighboring counties, including Alamance, Durham, • Improve the quality of assisted housing Chatham and Person. • Increase assisted housing choices 28 2019 COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT