Deushutes County Oregon Sees Two-Thirds Increase In Personal Bankruptcy Filings In 5 Years

Children First for Oregon released its County Data Book 2006 on Tuesday.  The report mostly focuses on child welfare and health but it does also highlight an interesting fact regarding personal bankruptcy filings in Deshutes County, Oregon. 

The county's personal bankruptcy petitions increased by two-thirds between 2000-2005.  Nine out of every 1,000 people living in the county filed for personal bankruptcy in 2005.  The report also indicates overall Oregon personal bankruptcy filings increased 77% in the same five years.

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