Poverty In Sherman Park
The Sherman Park neighborhood holds a household poverty rate of 28%. This is a higher household poverty rate than the city of Milwaukee itself at 26%. The high poverty in Sherman Park contributes to Wisconsin being in 18th place for highest household poverty rate. According to research done by John Hopkins University, poverty has a negative affect on the “social determinants of health”. These social determinants include “income, access to health care, food security, racial discrimination, and or distribution of economic resources that can affect a person’s health.” (John Hopkins University). Poverty in Sherman Park continues to exist partially due to income and expenses. Sherman Park has a median household income of $34,000 and a median rent price around $800. Adding utilities, car payments, food, and other expenses leaves little money at the end of the month. The average annual cost of childcare in Wisconsin is $21,918 or $1,686/month and single mothers make up a high percentage of residents in Sherman Park. For homeowners, after rent and childcare alone there is not enough money left for home repair. Houses then fall into disrepair and lead to unhealthy living conditions. With majority of the houses have been built before the 1940’s, maintenance and
care of houses and neighborhood is important. Affordable childcare, healthy foods, and housing will contribute to better living conditions. |
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