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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
Sense of Community
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Marathon County is a Good Place to Live
County: Marathon Marathon County is a Good Place to Live
68%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(70%)
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 Marathon County Residents Who Live Here Because Near Family
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Who Live Here Because Near Family
65.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(66.0%)
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.
76.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(79.0%)
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.
48.0%
Percent of residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(50.0%)
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.
37.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(44.0%)
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.
County: Marathon
Discrimination
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents who Experienced Discrimination
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents who Experienced Discrimination
31%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(31%)
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 Electronic Bullying (High School)
County: Marathon Electronic Bullying (High School)
15%
Percent of high school students
(2023)
Compared to:
WI Value
(18%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(16% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(14%)
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 Teens Who Agree Harassment/Bullying is a Problem (High School)
County: Marathon Teens Who Agree Harassment/Bullying is a Problem (High School)
40%
Percent of high school students
(2023)
Compared to:
WI Value
(80%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Prior Value
(35%)
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 Teens Who Were Bullied at School (High School)
County: Marathon Teens Who Were Bullied at School (High School)
19%
Percent of high school students
(2023)
Compared to:
WI Value
(22%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(15% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(16%)
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
Racial Disparities within the Justice System
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Percent of Population in Jail
County: Marathon Percent of Population in Jail
2.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(1.6%)
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
Income/Wage Disparities by Race and Gender
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Median Household Income
County: Marathon Median Household Income
$73,248
(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
($72,458)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
($75,149)
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.
County: Marathon People Living Below Poverty Level
County: Marathon People Living Below Poverty Level
8.3%
(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 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
WI Value
(10.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(12.5%)
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
(8.0%)
County: Marathon Gender Pay Gap
County: Marathon Gender Pay Gap
$0.68
Cents on the dollar
(2022)
Compared to:
WI Value
($0.73)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
($0.73)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
($0.82)
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
Access to Transportation
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Households without a Vehicle
County: Marathon Households without a Vehicle
4.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
WI Value
(6.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(8.3%)
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.
County: Marathon Number of Riders on Fixed-Route Bus
County: Marathon Number of Riders on Fixed-Route Bus
405,722
Number of Riders
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(339,499)
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 Riders using Paratransit
County: Marathon Number of Riders using Paratransit
2,937
Number of Riders
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(3,273)
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.
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
Voter Participation
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Presidential General Election Voter Turnout
County: Marathon Presidential General Election Voter Turnout
87.7%
(2020)
Compared to:
WI Value
(72.69%)
Prior Value
(67.3%)
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.
County: Marathon Number of Registered Voters in Marathon County
County: Marathon Number of Registered Voters in Marathon County
79,035
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(83,019)
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
Social Isolation
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Family Mealtime
County: Marathon Family Mealtime
58%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(63%)
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 Who Have Someone to Talk to
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Who Have Someone to Talk to
95%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(96%)
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 People 65+ Living Alone
County: Marathon People 65+ Living Alone
27.8%
(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 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
WI Value
(29.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(26.4%)
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.
County: Marathon Children in Single-Parent Households
County: Marathon Children in Single-Parent Households
16.6%
(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
(22.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(24.9%)
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.
County: Marathon Social Associations
County: Marathon Social Associations
12.5
Membership associations per 10,000 population
(2021)
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
(11.0)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(9.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(12.8)
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.
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 Teens Who Have an Adult to Talk to (High School)
County: Marathon Teens Who Have an Adult to Talk to (High School)
70%
Percent of high school students
(2023)
Compared to:
WI Value
(70%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Prior Value
(69%)
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 Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide
County: Marathon Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide
13.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 68 Wisconsin counties.
WI Value
(14.8)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(13.5 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(15.0)
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
(12.8)
<div>MHMD-01: Reduce the suicide rate <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
County: Marathon Suicide Deaths
County: Marathon Suicide Deaths
26
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(22)
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
Digital Access
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Households with an Internet Subscription
County: Marathon Households with an Internet Subscription
88.4%
(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 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
WI Value
(88.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(88.5%)
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.
County: Marathon Households with One or More Types of Computing Devices
County: Marathon Households with One or More Types of Computing Devices
92.6%
(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 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
WI Value
(92.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(94.0%)
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.
County: Marathon Teen Screen Time (High School)
County: Marathon Teen Screen Time (High School)
77%
Percent of high school students
(2023)
Compared to:
WI Value
(79%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Prior Value
(72%)
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
Culture/Arts
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Satisfied with Arts/Entertainment
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Satisfied with Arts/Entertainment
60%
(2022)
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.
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents who are Satisfied with Family Activities
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents who are Satisfied with Family Activities
56.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(59.0%)
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.
