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KEY INDICATORS RELEASED FOR WAYNE COUNTY

(Wayne County, IN)--The Wayne County Foundation and Forward Wayne County have released the County Indicator Report, which gathers key community indicators.  Here are some of the highlights over the past year:  The poverty level for Wayne County is up nearly three percent.  Per capita income rose by nearly $3300 and stands at $48,785.  The median home value in Wayne County has increased to more than $120,000, but home ownership is down 3.5%.  Wayne County ranks 76th out of 92 Indiana counties for overall health factors.