According to the Indian River County Needs Assessment, approximately 6% of households in Indian River County reported having no motor vehicle. Additionally, according to the Indian River Indicators provided by the Indian River Community Foundation, on a scale of 20 to 1 with 1 being the lowest, Indian River County has a Walkability Index of 7.5 and a Walkability proximity to transit ranking of 1.*

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Improved Economic Outcomes - Researchers have consistently found that having a car is associated with improved economic outcomes. When poor households have or gain a car, household members are more likely to be or become employed, keep their jobs, increase their earnings, work more hours, and leave welfare programs.

Increased Educational Opportunities - Having a car increases educational opportunities for adults and children. Adults are able to access local college classes, trade schools and necessary job training programs. It increases early education access and school choice for school aged children. Children in households without cars are less likely to participate in school activities, leading to lower educational attainment, less likelihood of being employed, and lower earnings later in life.

Increased Access to Healthy Living - Carless households are more likely to miss and delay medical care. Households without cars also have fewer choices when shopping for groceries and less flexibility in what they buy and how often they shop. When recipients gain access to a vehicle, they can drive to grocery stores, farmers markets, and whole food markets to give their family nutrient-rich meals.

*Walkability Index is based on a 1-20 scale. Higher values, those closer to 20, are areas with a high level of walkability while low values, those closer to 1, are less walkable areas. Proximity to transit ranking is based on a 1-20 range, with 20 being in close proximity to transit and walk trips. High values (near 20) mean it is easy to walk to a transit stop. Areas with lower values are areas that require a long walk to a transit stop.

Indian River County Needs Assessment

IRCF Indian River Indicators

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