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Children Under Age 18 with Four Neighborhood Amenities,^* by Poverty Status, ^** 2007

Percent of children:

• Total 46.7
• 100% or Less FPL 39.5
• 101-200% FPL 42.7
• 201-400% FPL 46.7
• More than 400% FPL 54.2

^* Amenities include sidewalks or walking paths; park or playground area; recreation center, community center or boys’ or girls’ club; and library or bookmobile. ↑

^** Federal Poverty Level (FPL) was equal to $20,650 for a family of four in 2007; FPL is set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for determining income eligibility in public assistance programs. ↑

Source: Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Survey of Children’s Health Go to References for this graph's full source.

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