Community Snapshots Where you live matters – particularly when it comes to the social determinants of health. The Jefferson service area Community Snapshots give a larger picture of population demographics and the social determinants of health in our service area, such as household income, poverty level, graduation rates, transportation, and utilization of social services. These Community Snapshots analyze data both by municipalities and school districts in the region. Across Our Service Area All JRF Communities Municipalities (Communities included in the Mon Valley Clean Air Fund are noted with an *) Baldwin BoroughBethel ParkBrentwoodClairton*Dravosburg*Duquesne*Elizabeth Borough* Elizabeth Township*Forward*Glassport*HomesteadJefferson Hills*Liberty*Lincoln* McKeesport*MunhallPleasant Hills*Port Vue*South ParkSouth Versailles Versailles*West Elizabeth*West HomesteadWest Mifflin*WhitakerWhitehall Additional municipalities included in the Mon Valley Clean Air Fund were produced by Human Services Center Mon Valley and shared here with appreciation. BraddockEast McKeesportEast Pittsburgh North BraddockNorth VersaillesWall School Districts Baldwin-Whitehall School DistrictBethel Park School DistrictBrentwood School DistrictClairton City School DistrictDuquesne City School DistrictElizabeth Forward School District McKeesport Area School DistrictSouth Allegheny School DistrictSouth Park School DistrictSteel Valley School DistrictWest Jefferson Hills School DistrictWest Mifflin Area School District Notable Findings Diverse populations are growing in the area, including a 265% increase in the number of people identifying as Asian between 2010 and 2020. Large income disparities exist across the region: a middle earner in Homestead earns about $70,000 less than a middle earner in Jefferson Hills. The Jefferson service area has unique health and environmental challenges, including high rates of mental distress and poor air quality. While the City of Pittsburgh has experienced a population decline, the County’s growth of 2.2% is particularly apparent in communities in the Jefferson service area. The Jefferson Regional Foundation acknowledges the contributions of members of the advisory group and vision council who in 2022 contributed to the development of Our Changing Communities. View a list of participants by name. Additional gratitude is expressed to stakeholders who participated in interviews and focus groups to offer qualitative data. A list of contributors is attached. Questions Please direct any questions or concerns to Steve Ankney, the Foundation’s Grants, Evaluation, and Data Manager. Email stephen.ankney@jeffersonrf.org
