Huge numbers in Ohio and other states are one big expense away from poverty

By: Marty Schladen

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 1,231

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Whether you call it “affordability” or “inequality,” economic insecurity is emerging as one of the top issues in this year’s midterm election.

New work by an Ohio-based analyst sheds some light on why: In a city-by-city breakdown, it shows that vast numbers of Americans are one big, unexpected expense away from poverty.

For example, if you look at families of four with one, median-level income, almost all are just one $15,000 emergency away …

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