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Compared to Distribution

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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

Drugs

Value
Compared to:

County: Marathon

Drugs

Value
Compared to:

County: Marathon Drug Arrest Rate

Current Value:

County: Marathon Drug Arrest Rate

322.5
Arrests per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Marathon has a value of 322.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 345.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 452.8.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (402.6), Marathon has a value of 322.5 which is lower and better.
WI Value
(402.6)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (322.5) is less and better than the previously measured value (384.9).
Prior Value
(384.9)
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, 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 Drug Charges in Marathon County

Current Value:
987
Number of drug charges
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (987) is less and better than the previously measured value (1,321).
Prior Value
(1,321)
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, 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 Drug Violation Incidents

Current Value:
806
Number of drug violation incidents
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (806) is less and better than the previously measured value (908).
Prior Value
(908)
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 Drug Overdose Deaths

Current Value:

County: Marathon Drug Overdose Deaths

16
Number of overdose deaths
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (16) is less and better than the previously measured value (24).
Prior Value
(24)
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

Crime

Value
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County: Marathon

Crime

Value
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County: Marathon Number of Crimes Against Persons

Current Value:
872
Number of crimes
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (872) is less and better than the previously measured value (895).
Prior Value
(895)
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, 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 Substantiated Child Abuse Rate

Current Value:
1.8
Cases per 1,000 children
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Marathon has a value of 1.8 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.3.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (3.2), Marathon has a value of 1.8 which is lower and better.
WI Value
(3.2)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Marathon has a value of 1.8 which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Children's Bureau
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (1.8) is less and better than the previously measured value (2.1).
Prior Value
(2.1)
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.7), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.7)

County: Marathon Substantiated Cases of Child Maltreatment in Marathon County

65
Number of cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (65) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (65).
Prior Value
(65)
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, 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 Property Crimes

Current Value:

County: Marathon Number of Property Crimes

1,970
Number of crimes
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (1,970) is less and better than the previously measured value (2,125).
Prior Value
(2,125)
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

Intimate Partner Violence

Value
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County: Marathon

Intimate Partner Violence

Value
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County: Marathon Number of Domestic Abuse Cases

Current Value:
357
Number of cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (357) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (347).
Prior Value
(347)
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 Domestic Disturbance Calls for Service in Marathon County

1,242
Calls for service
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (1,242) is less and better than the previously measured value (1,323).
Prior Value
(1,323)
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 Teen Sexual Abuse (High School)

Current Value:
8%
Percent of high school students
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (13%), Marathon has a value of 8% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(13%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (8%).
Prior Value
(8%)
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, 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 Teen Partner Violence (High School)

Current Value:
6%
Percent of high school students
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (8%), Marathon has a value of 6% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(8% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5%).
Prior Value
(5%)
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, 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 Individuals Served by The Women's Community

1,912
Individuals
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (1,912) is greater  than the previously measured value (1,757).
Prior Value
(1,757)
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

Solved Crime

Value
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County: Marathon

Solved Crime

Value
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County: Marathon Clearance Rates for Aggravated Assaults

Current Value:
84.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (84.1%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (84.2%).
Prior Value
(84.2%)
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.
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 Clearance Rates for Burglary

Current Value:

County: Marathon Clearance Rates for Burglary

17.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (17.9%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (36.3%).
Prior Value
(36.3%)
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.
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.

County: Marathon Clearance Rates for Motor Vehicle Theft

Current Value:
49.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (49.3%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (41.2%).
Prior Value
(41.2%)
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.
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 Clearance Rates for Rape/Statutory Rape Charges

Current Value:
41.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (41.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (40.5%).
Prior Value
(40.5%)
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.
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

Traffic Safety

Value
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County: Marathon

Traffic Safety

Value
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County: Marathon Reportable Motor Vehicle Crashes

Current Value:
2,849
Number of crashes
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (2,849) is less and better than the previously measured value (3,217).
Prior Value
(3,217)
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 Motor Vehicle Crash Injuries

Current Value:

County: Marathon Motor Vehicle Crash Injuries

704
Number of injuries
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (704) is less and worse than the previously measured value (785).
Prior Value
(785)
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 Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities

Current Value:
8
Number of fatalities
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (8) is less and better than the previously measured value (14).
Prior Value
(14)
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 Motor Vehicle Crashes with Deer

Current Value:
357
Number of crashes
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (357) is less and better than the previously measured value (395).
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.
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 Motor Vehicle Crashes with Pedestrians

Current Value:
18
Number of crashes
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (18) is less and better than the previously measured value (29).
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.
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 Motor Vehicle Crashes with Bicyclists

Current Value:
25
Number of crashes
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (25) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (9).
Prior Value
(9)
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 Impaired Driving Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities

Current Value:
5
Fatalities
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (5) is less and better than the previously measured value (6).
Prior Value
(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.
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 Impaired Driving Motor Vehicle Crash Injuries

Current Value:
53
Number of injuries
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (53) is less and better than the previously measured value (76).
Prior Value
(76)
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 Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) Arrests

Current Value:
485
Number of arrests
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (485) is less and better than the previously measured value (584).
Prior Value
(584)
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

Youth Justice

Value
Compared to:

County: Marathon

Youth Justice

Value
Compared to:

County: Marathon Youth Referrals to Social Services for Delinquent Behavior

368
Number of referrals
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (368) is less and better than the previously measured value (376).
Prior Value
(376)
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, 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 Youth At-Risk of Relapsing into Criminal Behavior

Current Value:
80%
Percent of youth
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (80%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (58%).
Prior Value
(58%)
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 Youth Justice Referrals Sent to Court

Current Value:
126
Referrals to court
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (126) is less and better than the previously measured value (131).
Prior Value
(131)
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, 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 Youth Justice Referrals to Truancy Citation Court

Current Value:
54
Referrals
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (54) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (12).
Prior Value
(12)
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, 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

Emergency Response

Value
Compared to:

County: Marathon

Emergency Response

Value
Compared to:

County: Marathon EMS Calls for Service in Marathon County

Current Value:
14,471
Calls for service
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (14,471) is less and better than the previously measured value (14,474).
Prior Value
(14,474)
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 Fire Calls for Service in Marathon County

Current Value:
14,963
Calls for service
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (14,963) is less and better than the previously measured value (15,035).
Prior Value
(15,035)
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 Law Enforcement Calls for Service in Marathon County

139,121
Calls for service
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (139,121) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (138,892).
Prior Value
(138,892)
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 Detentions

Current Value:
225
Number of emergency detentions
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (225) is less and worse than the previously measured value (266).
Prior Value
(266)
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, 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.