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Marathon County Health Department - Environmental Health Dashboard
Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Water Testing
Number of Water Samples Tested County: Marathon
Number of Water Samples Tested County: Marathon
3,542
Number
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(3,760)
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.
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.
Number of Water Samples with Unsafe Bacteria Levels County: Marathon
Number of Water Samples with Unsafe Bacteria Levels County: Marathon
277
Number
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(395)
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.
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.
Number of Water Samples with Safe Levels of Coliform Bacteria County: Marathon
Number of Water Samples with Safe Levels of Coliform Bacteria County: Marathon
2,938
Number
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(3,031)
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.
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.
Human Health Hazards
Number of Radon Test Kits Sold County: Marathon
Number of Radon Test Kits Sold County: Marathon
212
Number
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(294)
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.
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.
Percent of Radon Test Kits Returned for Results County: Marathon
Percent of Radon Test Kits Returned for Results County: Marathon
46.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(63.0%)
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.
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.
Percent of Radon Tests with Elevated Levels County: Marathon
Percent of Radon Tests with Elevated Levels County: Marathon
57%
Percent of radon tests
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(55%)
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.
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.
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer County: Marathon
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer County: Marathon
32.7
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 71 Wisconsin counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,752 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
WI Value
(35.6)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(35.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(34.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
HP 2030 Target
(25.1)
Number of Childhood Lead Tests in Marathon County County: Marathon
Number of Childhood Lead Tests in Marathon County County: Marathon
1,441
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(1,392)
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.
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.
Human Health Hazards
Number of Housing Units that Completed Lead Hazard Reduction
Value
Compared to:
Number of Housing Units that Completed Lead Hazard Reduction County: Marathon
Number of Housing Units that Completed Lead Hazard Reduction County: Marathon
3
Number
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(3)
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.
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.
Rabies
Number of Animal Bites Reported County: Marathon
Number of Animal Bites Reported County: Marathon
382
Number
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(350)
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.
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.
Number of Animal Quarantines at the Humane Society County: Marathon
Number of Animal Quarantines at the Humane Society County: Marathon
96
Number
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(67)
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.
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.
Number of Times a Prophylaxis was Recommended for a Stray Animal Exposure County: Marathon
Number of Times a Prophylaxis was Recommended for a Stray Animal Exposure County: Marathon
35
Number
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(29)
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.
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.
Licensing
Number of Inspections of Licensed Facilities County: Marathon
Number of Inspections of Licensed Facilities County: Marathon
1,027
Number
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(942)
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.
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.
Percent of Re-Inspections County: Marathon
Percent of Re-Inspections County: Marathon
5.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(6.2%)
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.
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.
Number of Licensed Facilities with Outbreak Investigations County: Marathon
Number of Licensed Facilities with Outbreak Investigations County: Marathon
0
Number
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(2)
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.
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.
