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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

an indicator guage with the arrow in the green the value is in the best half of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

green circle with white tick inside it meets target; red circle with white cross inside it does not meet target.

Compared to a Single Value

green diamond with downward arrow inside it lower than the comparison value; red diamond with downward arrow inside it higher than the comparison value; blue diamond with downward arrow inside it not statistically different from comparison value.

Trend

green square outline with upward trending arrow inside it green square outline with downward trending arrow inside it non-significant change over time; green square with upward trending arrow inside it green square with downward trending arrow inside it significant change over time; blue square with equals sign no change over time.

Compared to Prior Value

green triangle with upward trending arrow inside it higher than the previous measurement period; green triangle with downward trending arrow inside it lower than the previous measurement period; blue equals sign no statistically different change from previous measurement period.

green chart bars Significantly better than the overall value

red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

gray chart bars No data on significance available

Children Under 19 Living Below 138% of Poverty Level

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This indicator shows the percentage of children under 19 living in households with income below 138% of the federal poverty level as reported by a parent or guardian.

Why is this important?

In the United States, children make up the largest age group of those experiencing poverty. Childhood poverty is associated with developmental, educational, health, and socioeconomic challenges (Healthy People 2030). Children living in households with lower income are less likely to have been reported in good health (Health Resources and Services Administration).

Considerations for Equitable Approaches: Some communities including certain racial and ethnic groups, people living in rural areas, and people with disabilities, have a higher risk of poverty (Healthy People 2030). Programs and policies that make food, housing, health care, and education more affordable can help reduce poverty (Healthy People 2030).

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