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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 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

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Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Adult Arrest Rate

Value
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Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Adult Arrest Rate

Value
Compared to:

Adult Arrest Rate County: Kings

Current Value:

Adult Arrest Rate County: Kings

49.9
Arrests per 1,000 population 18+
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Kings has a value of 49.9 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 37.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (25.1), Kings has a value of 49.9 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(25.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Kings (49.9) is less and better than the previously measured value (62.9).
Prior Value
(62.9)
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 Kings 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.

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms

Value
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Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms

Value
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Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms County: Kings

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms County: Kings

7.9
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Kings has a value of 7.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.8.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 45 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Kings has a value of 7.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,083 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (7.4), Kings has a value of 7.9 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(7.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (12.0), Kings has a value of 7.9 which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kings (7.9) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.7).
Prior Value
(7.7)
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 Kings 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 (10.7), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(10.7)

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide

Value
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Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide

Value
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Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide County: Kings

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide County: Kings

6.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Kings has a value of 6.5 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.6.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 32 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Kings has a value of 6.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.3.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 495 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (5.1), Kings has a value of 6.5 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(5.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (6.6), Kings has a value of 6.5 which is lower and better.
US Value
(6.6)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kings (6.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5.1).
Prior Value
(5.1)
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 Kings 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 (5.5), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.5)
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Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Deaths in Custody

Value
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Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Deaths in Custody

Value
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Deaths in Custody County: Kings

Current Value:

Deaths in Custody County: Kings

2.9
Per 10,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (0.3), Kings has a value of 2.9 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(0.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Kings (2.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2.6).
Prior Value
(2.6)
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 Kings 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.

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Hate Crime Offenses

Value
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Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Hate Crime Offenses

Value
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Hate Crime Offenses County: Kings

Current Value:

Hate Crime Offenses County: Kings

4*
Offenses
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kings (4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (4).
Prior Value
(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 Kings 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.

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Juvenile Arrest Rate

Value
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Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Juvenile Arrest Rate

Value
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Juvenile Arrest Rate County: Kings

Current Value:

Juvenile Arrest Rate County: Kings

7.1
Arrests per 1,000 population aged 0-17
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Kings has a value of 7.1 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (2.8), Kings has a value of 7.1 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(2.8)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Kings (7.1) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (5.3).
Prior Value
(5.3)
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 Kings 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.

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Respondents who need assistance with working with law enforcement

Value
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Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Respondents who need assistance with working with law enforcement

Value
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Respondents who need assistance with working with law enforcement County: Kings

Current Value:

Respondents who need assistance with working with law enforcement County: Kings

10.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kings (10.5%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2.0%).
Prior Value
(2.0%)
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.

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Violent Crime Rate

Value
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Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Violent Crime Rate

Value
Compared to:

Violent Crime Rate County: Kings

Current Value:

Violent Crime Rate County: Kings

425.8
Crimes per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Kings has a value of 425.8 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 449.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 621.3.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (493.1), Kings has a value of 425.8 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(493.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (380.7), Kings has a value of 425.8 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(380.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Federal Bureau of Investigation
Compared to the prior value, Kings (425.8) is less and better than the previously measured value (446.6).
Prior Value
(446.6)
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 Kings 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.

Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Child Abuse Allegation Rate

Value
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Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Child Abuse Allegation Rate

Value
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Child Abuse Allegation Rate County: Kings

Current Value:

Child Abuse Allegation Rate County: Kings

58.2
Cases per 1,000 children
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (49.0), Kings has a value of 58.2 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(49.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Kings (58.2) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (54.4).
Prior Value
(54.4)
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 Kings 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.

Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Child Abuse Investigation Rate

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Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Child Abuse Investigation Rate

Value
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Child Abuse Investigation Rate County: Kings

Current Value:

Child Abuse Investigation Rate County: Kings

39.3
Cases per 1,000 children
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (32.7), Kings has a value of 39.3 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(32.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Kings (39.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (37.9).
Prior Value
(37.9)
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 Kings 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.

Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Respondents who Have Been Victims of Violence in their Homes

Value
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Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Respondents who Have Been Victims of Violence in their Homes

Value
Compared to:

Respondents who Have Been Victims of Violence in their Homes County: Kings

Current Value:

Respondents who Have Been Victims of Violence in their Homes County: Kings

34.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kings (34.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (11.6%).
Prior Value
(11.6%)
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 Kings 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.
Compared to the Kings County 2023 Target (11.7%), the target has not been met.
Kings County 2023 Target
(11.7%)

Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Respondents who Have Used Victim Services in the Community

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Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Respondents who Have Used Victim Services in the Community

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Respondents who Have Used Victim Services in the Community County: Kings

Current Value:

Respondents who Have Used Victim Services in the Community County: Kings

18.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kings (18.2%) is greater  than the previously measured value (5.2%).
Prior Value
(5.2%)
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 Kings 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.

Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Respondents Who Have Witnessed Violence In their Home

Value
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Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Respondents Who Have Witnessed Violence In their Home

Value
Compared to:

Respondents Who Have Witnessed Violence In their Home County: Kings

Current Value:

Respondents Who Have Witnessed Violence In their Home County: Kings

37.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kings (37.4%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (13.4%).
Prior Value
(13.4%)
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 Kings 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.
Compared to the Kings County 2023 Target (11.5%), the target has not been met.
Kings County 2023 Target
(11.5%)

Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Substantiated Child Abuse Rate

Value
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Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Substantiated Child Abuse Rate

Value
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Substantiated Child Abuse Rate County: Kings

Current Value:

Substantiated Child Abuse Rate County: Kings

6.1
Cases per 1,000 children
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (6.1), Kings has a value of 6.1.
CA Value
(6.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Kings has a value of 6.1 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, Kings (6.1) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (4.7).
Prior Value
(4.7)
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 Kings 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 (8.7), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.7)

Community / Public Safety

Community / Public Safety

Community / Public Safety

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions

Value
Compared to:

Community / Public Safety

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions County: Kings

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions County: Kings

15.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Kings has a value of 15.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.8.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (11.5), Kings has a value of 15.2 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(11.5)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (12.0), Kings has a value of 15.2 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.0 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Kings (15.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.6).
Prior Value
(14.6)
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 Kings 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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (10.1), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(10.1)

Community / Public Safety

Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths

Value
Compared to:

Community / Public Safety

Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths

Value
Compared to:

Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths County: Kings

Current Value:

Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths County: Kings

36.5%
Percent of driving deaths with alcohol involvement
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Kings has a value of 36.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 30.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36.6%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Kings has a value of 36.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,116 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (26.7%), Kings has a value of 36.5% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(26.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (26.3%), Kings has a value of 36.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kings (36.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (35.0%).
Prior Value
(35.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kings 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.

Community / Public Safety

Bicycle-Involved Collision Rate

Value
Compared to:

Community / Public Safety

Bicycle-Involved Collision Rate

Value
Compared to:

Bicycle-Involved Collision Rate County: Kings

Current Value:

Bicycle-Involved Collision Rate County: Kings

0.0
Collisions per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Kings has a value of 0.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 26.0.
CA Counties
(2022)
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (0.3), Kings has a value of 0.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(0.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Kings (0.0) is less and better than the previously measured value (11.2).
Prior Value
(11.2)
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 Kings 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.

Community / Public Safety

Respondents Who Have Been Victims of Violence Their Community

Value
Compared to:

Community / Public Safety

Respondents Who Have Been Victims of Violence Their Community

Value
Compared to:

Respondents Who Have Been Victims of Violence Their Community County: Kings

Current Value:

Respondents Who Have Been Victims of Violence Their Community County: Kings

41.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kings (41.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (13.3%).
Prior Value
(13.3%)
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 Kings 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.
Compared to the Kings County 2023 Target (14.9%), the target has not been met.
Kings County 2023 Target
(14.9%)

Community / Public Safety

Respondents who Have Witnessed Violence their Community

Value
Compared to:

Community / Public Safety

Respondents who Have Witnessed Violence their Community

Value
Compared to:

Respondents who Have Witnessed Violence their Community County: Kings

Current Value:

Respondents who Have Witnessed Violence their Community County: Kings

62.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kings (62.4%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (40.4%).
Prior Value
(40.4%)
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 Kings 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.
Compared to the Kings County 2023 Target (32.2%), the target has not been met.
Kings County 2023 Target
(32.2%)