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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Marathon

Adults Age 65+ in Marathon County

Value
Compared to:

County: Marathon

Adults Age 65+ in Marathon County

Value
Compared to:

County: Marathon Population Over Age 65

Current Value:

County: Marathon Population Over Age 65

19.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (18.7%), Marathon has a value of 19.3%.
WI Value
(18.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (17.3%), Marathon has a value of 19.3%.
US Value
(17.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (19.3%) is greater  than the previously measured value (18.8%).
Prior Value
(18.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Marathon value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Marathon Population Over Age 65 (Count)

Current Value:
25,287
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Marathon value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Marathon People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
7.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Marathon has a value of 7.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.5%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Marathon has a value of 7.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (8.1%), Marathon has a value of 7.5% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(8.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.0%), Marathon has a value of 7.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Marathon value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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County: Marathon People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)

Current Value:
1,850
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Marathon value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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County: Marathon People 65+ Living Alone

Current Value:

County: Marathon People 65+ Living Alone

27.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Marathon has a value of 27.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.9%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Marathon has a value of 27.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (29.3%), Marathon has a value of 27.8% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(29.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.4%), Marathon has a value of 27.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Marathon value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Marathon People 65+ Living Alone (Count)

Current Value:
7,029
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Marathon value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Marathon Adults 65+ with a Disability

Current Value:

County: Marathon Adults 65+ with a Disability

30.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (29.2%), Marathon has a value of 30.5%.
WI Value
(29.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (33.3%), Marathon has a value of 30.5%.
US Value
(33.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Marathon value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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County: Marathon Adults 65+ with a Hearing Difficulty

Current Value:
12.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (13.0%), Marathon has a value of 12.7%.
WI Value
(13.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Marathon has a value of 12.7%.
US Value
(13.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Marathon value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Marathon Adults 65+ with a Self-Care Difficulty

Current Value:
6.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (5.5%), Marathon has a value of 6.8%.
WI Value
(5.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.4%), Marathon has a value of 6.8%.
US Value
(7.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Marathon value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Marathon Adults 65+ with a Vision Difficulty

Current Value:
3.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (4.5%), Marathon has a value of 3.8%.
WI Value
(4.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.0%), Marathon has a value of 3.8%.
US Value
(6.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Marathon value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Marathon Adults 65+ with an Independent Living Difficulty

Current Value:
12.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (10.4%), Marathon has a value of 12.6%.
WI Value
(10.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.6%), Marathon has a value of 12.6%.
US Value
(13.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Marathon value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Marathon Persons with an Ambulatory Difficulty

Current Value:
5.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (5.7%), Marathon has a value of 5.7%.
WI Value
(5.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.7%), Marathon has a value of 5.7%.
US Value
(6.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Marathon value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Marathon Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Females

33.3%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Marathon has a value of 33.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 34.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 33.1%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Marathon has a value of 33.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 36.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 33.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (37.9%), Marathon has a value of 33.3% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(37.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Marathon Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Males

38.1%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Marathon has a value of 38.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 38.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 36.6%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Marathon has a value of 38.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 42.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 39.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (43.7%), Marathon has a value of 38.1% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(43.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Marathon

Falls

Value
Compared to:

County: Marathon

Falls

Value
Compared to:

County: Marathon Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Falls

Current Value:
20.0
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Marathon has a value of 20.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 26.1.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 68 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (24.5), Marathon has a value of 20.0 which is lower and better.
WI Value
(24.5)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.3), Marathon has a value of 20.0 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.3 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (20.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (16.6).
Prior Value
(16.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Marathon value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Marathon Number of Deaths due to Falls

Current Value:
48
Number
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (48) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (30).
Prior Value
(30)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Marathon value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Marathon Number of Emergency Department Visits due to Falls

Current Value:
2,293
Number
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (2,293) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2,273).
Prior Value
(2,273)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Marathon value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Marathon Number of Hospitalizations due to Falls

Current Value:
355
Number
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (355) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (341).
Prior Value
(341)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Marathon value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Marathon Number of Fall-Related EMS Calls (Age 60+)

Current Value:
2,383
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (2,383) is less and better than the previously measured value (2,389).
Prior Value
(2,389)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Marathon value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Marathon County Pulse