Gun violence is causing billions of dollars in Ohio's economy annually, according to advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety. The group estimates that gun violence costs Ohio an estimated $22.3 billion annually, largely due to soaring medical costs and lost workforce productivity. The report also factors in roughly $493.7 million in taxpayer costs. It also highlights differences in how gun violence impacts communities in urban areas, with child gun deaths more often homicides and suicides in rural parts of the state. The Children's Defense Fund-Ohio report suggests sustained investment from the state could ease the burden on communities and save money. It suggests long-term funding for prevention programs would support families, stabilize communities, and reduce costs over time.