And , of the five poorest metro areas in the country , three are in the Central Valley .
For example , the unemployment rate near the end of 2014 in Fresno County was 2.2 % higher than the statewide average .
Of the five poorest metro areas in the country , three are in the Central Valley .
For example , the unemployment rate near the end of 2014 in Fresno County was 2.2 % higher than the statewide average .