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LIFE Report - Basic Needs
View all indicators from the Basic Needs section of the Marathon County LIFE Report.
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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.
County: Marathon
Hunger
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Food Share Recipients
County: Marathon Food Share Recipients
18,741
Number of recipients
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(18,377)
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.
County: Marathon Food Insecurity Rate
County: Marathon Food Insecurity Rate
9.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
WI Value
(10.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(6.5%)
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.
County: Marathon Child Food Insecurity Rate
County: Marathon Child Food Insecurity Rate
14.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
WI Value
(16.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(18.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(8.4%)
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.
County: Marathon Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program
County: Marathon Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program
31.5%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,710 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
WI Value
(36.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(42.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(29.5%)
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.
County: Marathon Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance
County: Marathon Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance
38%
(2022)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
WI Value
(33%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(25% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(25%)
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.
23%
Percent of high school students
(2021)
Compared to:
WI Value
(22%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Prior Value
(24%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
87,799
Number of Individuals Served
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(60,970)
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.
County: Marathon Amount of Food Donated to Food Pantries
County: Marathon Amount of Food Donated to Food Pantries
2,800,000
Pounds
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(3,600,000)
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.
County: Marathon
Housing Assistance
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent
County: Marathon Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent
42.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
WI Value
(43.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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
(25.5%)
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Housing Expenses
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Housing Expenses
49%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(54%)
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.
County: Marathon Severe Housing Problems
County: Marathon Severe Housing Problems
10.9%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
WI Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(10.7%)
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.
County: Marathon Number of Housing Assistance Requests Reported by United Way 2-1-1
County: Marathon Number of Housing Assistance Requests Reported by United Way 2-1-1
990
Number of Requests
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(2,654)
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.
242
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(240)
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.
276
Number of Housing Units
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(263)
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.
County: Marathon
Homelessness
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Number of Individuals Sheltered
County: Marathon Number of Individuals Sheltered
594
Number of Individuals
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(412)
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.
County: Marathon Number of Lodging Nights
County: Marathon Number of Lodging Nights
166
Number of Nights
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(149)
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.
County: Marathon Point-in-Time Homeless Counts
County: Marathon Point-in-Time Homeless Counts
147
Number of Individuals
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(221)
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.
County: Marathon
Housing Options for Aging
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Population Over Age 65
County: Marathon Population Over Age 65
19.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
WI Value
(19.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(17.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(19.2%)
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.
County: Marathon
Unmet Basic Needs
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Number of 211 Basic Needs Requests
County: Marathon Number of 211 Basic Needs Requests
5,874
Number of Requests
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(4,981)
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.
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents without Savings
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents without Savings
36%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(42%)
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.
County: Marathon
Household Utilities
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Number of Households with Utility Assistance
County: Marathon Number of Households with Utility Assistance
4,147
Number of households
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(3,696)
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.
