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Marathon County Health Department - Environmental Health Dashboard

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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

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

green triangle with upward trending arrow inside it higher than the previous measurement period; green triangle with downward trending arrow inside it lower than the previous measurement period; blue equals sign no statistically different change  from previous measurement period.

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Water Testing

Water Testing

Water Testing

Number of Water Samples Tested

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Water Testing

Number of Water Samples Tested

Value
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Number of Water Samples Tested County: Marathon

Current Value:

Number of Water Samples Tested County: Marathon

3,542
Number
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (3,542) is less and worse than the previously measured value (3,760).
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.
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.

Water Testing

Number of Water Samples with Unsafe Bacteria Levels

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Water Testing

Number of Water Samples with Unsafe Bacteria Levels

Value
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Number of Water Samples with Unsafe Bacteria Levels County: Marathon

Current Value:

Number of Water Samples with Unsafe Bacteria Levels County: Marathon

277
Number
(2023)
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Compared to the prior value, Marathon (277) 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, 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.

Number of Water Samples with Safe Levels of Coliform Bacteria County: Marathon

Current Value:

Number of Water Samples with Safe Levels of Coliform Bacteria County: Marathon

2,938
Number
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (2,938) is less and worse than the previously measured value (3,031).
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.
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.

Human Health Hazards

Human Health Hazards

Human Health Hazards

Number of Radon Test Kits Sold

Value
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Human Health Hazards

Number of Radon Test Kits Sold

Value
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Number of Radon Test Kits Sold County: Marathon

Current Value:

Number of Radon Test Kits Sold County: Marathon

212
Number
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (212) is less and worse than the previously measured value (294).
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.
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.

Human Health Hazards

Percent of Radon Test Kits Returned for Results

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Human Health Hazards

Percent of Radon Test Kits Returned for Results

Value
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Percent of Radon Test Kits Returned for Results County: Marathon

Current Value:

Percent of Radon Test Kits Returned for Results County: Marathon

46.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (46.7%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (63.0%).
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.
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.

Human Health Hazards

Percent of Radon Tests with Elevated Levels

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Human Health Hazards

Percent of Radon Tests with Elevated Levels

Value
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Percent of Radon Tests with Elevated Levels County: Marathon

Current Value:

Percent of Radon Tests with Elevated Levels County: Marathon

57%
Percent of radon tests
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (57%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (55%).
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.
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.

Human Health Hazards

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer

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Human Health Hazards

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer

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Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer County: Marathon

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer County: Marathon

29.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Marathon has a value of 29.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 33.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 37.4.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 71 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Marathon has a value of 29.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 40.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 48.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,746 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (32.5), Marathon has a value of 29.2 which is lower and better.
WI Value
(32.5)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (32.4), Marathon has a value of 29.2 which is lower and better.
US Value
(32.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (29.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (32.7).
Prior Value
(32.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.1), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.1)

Human Health Hazards

Number of Childhood Lead Tests in Marathon County

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Human Health Hazards

Number of Childhood Lead Tests in Marathon County

Value
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Number of Childhood Lead Tests in Marathon County County: Marathon

Current Value:

Number of Childhood Lead Tests in Marathon County County: Marathon

1,413
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (1,413) is greater and better than the previously measured value (1,367).
Prior Value
(1,367)
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.

Human Health Hazards

Number of Housing Units that Completed Lead Hazard Reduction

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Human Health Hazards

Number of Housing Units that Completed Lead Hazard Reduction

Value
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Number of Housing Units that Completed Lead Hazard Reduction County: Marathon

Current Value:

Number of Housing Units that Completed Lead Hazard Reduction County: Marathon

3
Number
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Marathon (3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3).
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.
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.

Rabies

Rabies

Rabies

Number of Animal Bites Reported

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Rabies

Number of Animal Bites Reported

Value
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Number of Animal Bites Reported County: Marathon

Current Value:

Number of Animal Bites Reported County: Marathon

382
Number
(2023)
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Compared to the prior value, Marathon (382) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (350).
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.
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.

Number of Animal Quarantines at the Humane Society County: Marathon

Current Value:

Number of Animal Quarantines at the Humane Society County: Marathon

96
Number
(2023)
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Compared to the prior value, Marathon (96) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (67).
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.
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.

Number of Times a Prophylaxis was Recommended for a Stray Animal Exposure County: Marathon

Current Value:

Number of Times a Prophylaxis was Recommended for a Stray Animal Exposure County: Marathon

35
Number
(2023)
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Compared to the prior value, Marathon (35) is greater and worse 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 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.

Licensing

Licensing

Licensing

Number of Inspections of Licensed Facilities

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Licensing

Number of Inspections of Licensed Facilities

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Number of Inspections of Licensed Facilities County: Marathon

Current Value:

Number of Inspections of Licensed Facilities County: Marathon

1,027
Number
(2023)
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Compared to the prior value, Marathon (1,027) is greater and better than the previously measured value (942).
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.
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.

Licensing

Percent of Re-Inspections

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Licensing

Percent of Re-Inspections

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Percent of Re-Inspections County: Marathon

Current Value:

Percent of Re-Inspections County: Marathon

5.5%
(2023)
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Compared to the prior value, Marathon (5.5%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (6.2%).
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.
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.

Number of Licensed Facilities with Outbreak Investigations County: Marathon

Current Value:

Number of Licensed Facilities with Outbreak Investigations County: Marathon

0
Number
(2023)
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Compared to the prior value, Marathon (0) is less and worse than the previously measured value (2).
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.
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.