By the end of January, the county experienced 16 homicides.
During this time, the county was experiencing such rapid growth, the need for facilities became critical.
The county has experienced significant population growth since the 1960s.
However during the 1990s the county experienced some mild growth and was able to rise above the 21,000 mark once again.
The county experienced a record low unemployment in 2005 of 2.8%.
During recent decades the county has experienced unstable weather patterns.
The county experienced a minor oil boom in the 1960s.
Since the 1950s, the county has experienced a population growth below national levels.
Since then, the county has experienced a 24.4 percent reduction in reported rapes.
The county experienced huge population losses during this time, as workers left the area.