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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: Milwaukee

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee Overcrowded Households

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Overcrowded Households

2.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 2.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.8%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (1.6%), Milwaukee has a value of 2.5% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(1.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.4%), Milwaukee has a value of 2.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

48.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 48.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 39.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 42.0%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 48.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (43.1%), Milwaukee has a value of 48.8% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(43.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Milwaukee has a value of 48.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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 (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

County: Milwaukee Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Severe Housing Problems

19.4%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 19.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.1%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 19.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (12.9%), Milwaukee has a value of 19.4% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Milwaukee has a value of 19.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (19.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (19.6%).
Prior Value
(19.6%)
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 Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold

56.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 56.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 65.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 60.2%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (66.0%), Milwaukee has a value of 56.3% which is lower and worse.
WI Value
(66.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (56.3%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (55.4%).
Prior Value
(55.4%)
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.

County: Milwaukee Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

26.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 26.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.5%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (23.0%), Milwaukee has a value of 26.7% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(23.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (26.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (26.4%).
Prior Value
(26.4%)
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.

County: Milwaukee Income Inequality

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Income Inequality

0.473
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 0.473 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.422 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.439.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 0.473 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.445 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.470.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (0.444), Milwaukee has a value of 0.473 which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(0.444)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (0.483), Milwaukee has a value of 0.473 which is lower and better.
US Value
(0.483)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee Median Household Income

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Median Household Income

$59,319
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of $59,319 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $67,762 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $61,516.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of $59,319 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value ($72,458), Milwaukee has a value of $59,319 which is lower and worse.
WI Value
($72,458)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Milwaukee has a value of $59,319 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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.

County: Milwaukee Per Capita Income

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Per Capita Income

$35,039
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of $35,039 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $36,517 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $33,601.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of $35,039 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value ($40,130), Milwaukee has a value of $35,039 which is lower and worse.
WI Value
($40,130)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Milwaukee has a value of $35,039 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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.

County: Milwaukee

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
25.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 25.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.0%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 25.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (13.3%), Milwaukee has a value of 25.0% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(13.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Milwaukee has a value of 25.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee Families Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
13.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 13.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.7%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 13.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,104 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (6.6%), Milwaukee has a value of 13.1% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(6.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Milwaukee has a value of 13.1% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee Households Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
17.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 17.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.2%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (11.0%), Milwaukee has a value of 17.0% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (17.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (18.2%).
Prior Value
(18.2%)
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.

County: Milwaukee People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
13.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 13.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.5%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 13.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (8.1%), Milwaukee has a value of 13.2% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(8.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.0%), Milwaukee has a value of 13.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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.

County: Milwaukee People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)

Current Value:
16,923
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Milwaukee 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.

County: Milwaukee People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

Current Value:
62.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 62.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 73.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 69.0%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 62.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 66.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 59.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (74.4%), Milwaukee has a value of 62.9% which is lower and worse.
WI Value
(74.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (71.2%), Milwaukee has a value of 62.9% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(71.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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.

County: Milwaukee People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
17.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 17.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.0%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 17.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (10.7%), Milwaukee has a value of 17.8% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(10.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Milwaukee has a value of 17.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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 (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)

County: Milwaukee Veterans Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
9.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 9.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.5%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 9.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (5.9%), Milwaukee has a value of 9.7% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(5.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Milwaukee has a value of 9.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee Young Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
26.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 26.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.6%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 26.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (14.9%), Milwaukee has a value of 26.2% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(14.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (18.1%), Milwaukee has a value of 26.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(18.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee Youth not in School or Working

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Youth not in School or Working

1.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 1.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.0%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 1.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,130 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (1.3%), Milwaukee has a value of 1.0% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(1.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.8%), Milwaukee has a value of 1.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee Child Care Centers

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Child Care Centers

10.0
Per 1,000 population under age 5
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 10.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 6.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 5.3.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (6.5), Milwaukee has a value of 10.0 which is higher and better.
WI Value
(6.5)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0), Milwaukee has a value of 10.0 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (10.0) is greater and better than the previously measured value (8.5).
Prior Value
(8.5)
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.

County: Milwaukee

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:
33.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 33.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 23.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 19.5%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 33.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (32.0%), Milwaukee has a value of 33.1% which is higher and better.
WI Value
(32.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Milwaukee has a value of 33.1% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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.

County: Milwaukee People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:
89.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 89.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 92.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 91.4%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 89.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (93.1%), Milwaukee has a value of 89.5% which is lower and worse.
WI Value
(93.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Milwaukee has a value of 89.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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.

County: Milwaukee

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Student-to-Teacher Ratio

15.8
Students per teacher
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 15.8 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.7.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 15.8 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.7.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,125 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (13.7), Milwaukee has a value of 15.8 which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(13.7)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (15.4), Milwaukee has a value of 15.8 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(15.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (15.8) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (15.5).
Prior Value
(15.5)
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 Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee Forward Exam Proficiency: English Language Arts

Current Value:
29.5%
Percent of students
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (39.2%), Milwaukee has a value of 29.5% which is lower and worse.
WI Value
(39.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (29.5%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (26.7%).
Prior Value
(26.7%)
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 Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee Forward Exam Proficiency: Mathematics

Current Value:
26.3%
Percent of students
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (41.1%), Milwaukee has a value of 26.3% which is lower and worse.
WI Value
(41.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (26.3%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (24.0%).
Prior Value
(24.0%)
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: Milwaukee Forward Exam Proficiency: Science

Current Value:
34.3%
Percent of students
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (49.2%), Milwaukee has a value of 34.3% which is lower and worse.
WI Value
(49.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (34.3%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (33.4%).
Prior Value
(33.4%)
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.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee Forward Exam Proficiency: Social Studies

Current Value:
39.4%
Percent of students
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (52.2%), Milwaukee has a value of 39.4% which is lower and worse.
WI Value
(52.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (39.4%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (39.5%).
Prior Value
(39.5%)
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 Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee High School Graduation

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee High School Graduation

76.4%
(2020-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 76.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 92.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 89.8%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 65 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (89.5%), Milwaukee has a value of 76.4% which is lower and worse.
WI Value
(89.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (86.2%), Milwaukee has a value of 76.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(86.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (76.4%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (78.5%).
Prior Value
(78.5%)
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (90.7%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(90.7%)

County: Milwaukee

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee Annual Ozone Air Quality

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Annual Ozone Air Quality

5
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, Milwaukee has a value of 5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.
Air Quality Index
The American Lung Association (ALA) assigns grades A-F to counties (A=1; B=2; C=3; D=4; F=5), based on average annual number of days that ozone levels exceeded U.S. standards during the three year measurement period. The five-point grading scale was used for the distribution (Green = <2; Yellow = 2 - 3; Red = >3). The air quality data is collected by the EPA and summarized by the ALA.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (5) 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 not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee Annual Particle Pollution

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Annual Particle Pollution

2
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, Milwaukee has a value of 2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.
Air Quality Index
The American Lung Association (ALA) assigns grades A-F to counties (A=1; B=2; C=3; D=4; F=5), based on average annual number of days that particle pollution levels exceeded U.S. standards during the three year measurement period. The five-point grading scale was used for the distribution (Green = <2; Yellow = 2 - 3; Red = >3). The air quality data is collected by the EPA and summarized by the ALA.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (2) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1).
Prior Value
(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 Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

Current Value:
113,642
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (113,642) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (82,841).
Prior Value
(82,841)
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 Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee Access to Exercise Opportunities

Current Value:
98.4%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 98.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 67.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 58.8%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 98.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 47.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,096 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (83.7%), Milwaukee has a value of 98.4% which is higher and better.
WI Value
(83.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (84.1%), Milwaukee has a value of 98.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (98.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (98.4%).
Prior Value
(98.4%)
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.

County: Milwaukee Access to Parks

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Access to Parks

93.8%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 93.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 42.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 23.8%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (81.8%), Milwaukee has a value of 93.8% which is higher and better.
WI Value
(81.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (93.8%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (84.6%).
Prior Value
(84.6%)
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.

County: Milwaukee Food Environment Index

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Food Environment Index

8.5
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 8.5 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 8.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 8.3.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 71 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 8.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 7.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 6.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,108 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (9.1), Milwaukee has a value of 8.5 which is lower and worse.
WI Value
(9.1)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Milwaukee has a value of 8.5 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (8.5) is greater and better than the previously measured value (8.2).
Prior Value
(8.2)
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 Milwaukee 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.

County: Milwaukee Liquor Store Density

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Liquor Store Density

12.6
Stores per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 12.6 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.9.
WI Counties
(2018)
The distribution is based on data from 36 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 12.6 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,477 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (7.3), Milwaukee has a value of 12.6 which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(7.3)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.7), Milwaukee has a value of 12.6 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (12.6) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (10.9).
Prior Value
(10.9)
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 Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee Proximity to Highways

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Proximity to Highways

6.7%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 6.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.9%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (6.1%), Milwaukee has a value of 6.7% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(6.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (6.7%) is less and better than the previously measured value (6.8%).
Prior Value
(6.8%)
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.

County: Milwaukee

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee Age-Adjusted Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ED Visit Rate

Current Value:
7.4
ED visits per 100,000 population
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 7.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.4.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (7.4) is less and better than the previously measured value (8.0).
Prior Value
(8.0)
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 Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee Houses Built Prior to 1950

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Houses Built Prior to 1950

38.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 38.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.4%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 38.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (23.9%), Milwaukee has a value of 38.4% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(23.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Milwaukee has a value of 38.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee PBT Released

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee PBT Released

3,120
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (3,120) is less and better than the previously measured value (8,070).
Prior Value
(8,070)
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 Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: Milwaukee Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

3,069.0
Joule per square meter
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Milwaukee has a value of 3,069.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2,984.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3,078.5.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (3,005.0), Milwaukee has a value of 3,069.0 which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(3,005.0)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (3,069.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2,898.0).
Prior Value
(2,898.0)
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 Milwaukee 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.

County: Milwaukee Number of Extreme Heat Days

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Number of Extreme Heat Days

28
Days
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (28) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (13).
Prior Value
(13)
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 Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee Number of Extreme Heat Events

Current Value:

County: Milwaukee Number of Extreme Heat Events

24
Events
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (24) 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 Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee Number of Extreme Precipitation Days

Current Value:
21
Days
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (21) is less and better than the previously measured value (27).
Prior Value
(27)
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 Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee Weeks of Moderate Drought or Worse

Current Value:
15
Weeks per year
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Milwaukee (15) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (0).
Prior Value
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 Milwaukee 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.