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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: Montgomery

Health / Tobacco Use

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Tobacco Use

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Adults who Smoke

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Adults who Smoke

8.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 8.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 8.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (12.9%), Montgomery has a value of 8.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (15.5%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(15.5%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the proportion of adults who currently smoke to 15.5%.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (14.4%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(14.4%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the proportion of adults who currently smoke to 14.4%. </span></div> </div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (6.1%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(6.1%)
<div>TU-02: Reduce current cigarette smoking in adults <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

County: Montgomery Adults Who Used Electronic Cigarettes: Past 30 Days

Current Value:
5.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 5.2% which is in the best 50% 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 5.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 5.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (5.5%), Montgomery has a value of 5.2% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(5.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (5.9%), Montgomery has a value of 5.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(5.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Montgomery Adults Who Used Smokeless Tobacco: Past 30 Days

Current Value:
1.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 1.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 1.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (1.4%), Montgomery has a value of 1.1% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(1.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.7%), Montgomery has a value of 1.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (1.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1.0%).
Prior Value
(1.0%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery High School Students who Smoked Cigarettes: Past 30 Days

3.2%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 3.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.1%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (3.6%), Montgomery has a value of 3.2% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(3.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (3.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3.7%).
Prior Value
(3.7%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Health / Weight Status

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Weight Status

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Adolescents who are Obese

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Adolescents who are Obese

10.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 10.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.3%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (15.9%), Montgomery has a value of 10.5% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(15.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (10.5%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (8.6%).
Prior Value
(8.6%)
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 Montgomery 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.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (10.7%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(10.7%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the proportion of adolescents ages 12 to 19 who are obese to 10.7%</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (11.3%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(11.3%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the proportion of adolescents ages 12 to 19 who are obese to 11.3%.</span></div> </div>

County: Montgomery Adults Happy with Weight

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Adults Happy with Weight

54.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 54.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 49.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 46.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value (50.6%), Montgomery has a value of 54.4% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(50.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (48.7%), Montgomery has a value of 54.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(48.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (54.4%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (60.9%).
Prior Value
(60.9%)
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.

County: Montgomery Adults Who Are Obese

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Adults Who Are Obese

25.9%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 25.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 39.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (34.1%), Montgomery has a value of 25.9% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(34.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (33.9%), Montgomery has a value of 25.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(33.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (25.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (20.2%).
Prior Value
(20.2%)
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 Montgomery 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 Maryland SHIP (Imputed) (16.0%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP (Imputed)
(16.0%)
<div>This Maryland SHIP 2014 target is imputed by applying the 5% improvement in the percent of adults who are a healthy weight (#30) to the Healthy Montgomery 2007 baseline of 16.8%.</div>

County: Montgomery Adults who are Overweight or Obese

Current Value:
61.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 61.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 69.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 74.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (67.6%), Montgomery has a value of 61.4% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(67.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (68.3%), Montgomery has a value of 61.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(68.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (61.4%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (43.3%).
Prior Value
(43.3%)
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 Montgomery 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 Maryland SHIP (Imputed) (64.3%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP (Imputed)
(64.3%)
<div>This Maryland SHIP 2014 is imputed by subtracting the percents of adult residents who are overweight or obese to derive those at a normal weight, which is the actual metric used by MD SHIP- the percent of adults that are a healthy weight indicator (#30).  The Healthy Montgomery 2007 baseline was 51.1%. MD 2014 Target is 35.7% The imputed percent of residents that are overweight/obese target would be 64.3%. </div>

County: Montgomery

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Adults who Agree Vaccine Benefits Outweigh Possible Risks

79.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 79.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 71.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 66.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 79.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 63.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 61.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (73.5%), Montgomery has a value of 79.6% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(73.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (70.1%), Montgomery has a value of 79.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(70.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (79.6%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (89.7%).
Prior Value
(89.7%)
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.

County: Montgomery Adults who Feel Life is Slipping Out of Control

Current Value:
25.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 25.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.7%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value (25.6%), Montgomery has a value of 25.3% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(25.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.7%), Montgomery has a value of 25.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (25.3%) is less and better than the previously measured value (31.7%).
Prior Value
(31.7%)
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.

County: Montgomery Adults with Medical Conditions Limiting Lifestyle

Current Value:
31.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (32.0%), Montgomery has a value of 31.7%.
MD Value
(32.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (33.6%), Montgomery has a value of 31.7%.
US Value
(33.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (31.7%) is less  than the previously measured value (34.9%).
Prior Value
(34.9%)
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.

County: Montgomery Average Life Expectancy

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Average Life Expectancy

83.5
Years
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 83.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 77.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 75.1.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (78.2), Montgomery has a value of 83.5 which is higher and better.
MD Value
(78.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (83.5) is less and worse than the previously measured value (84.2).
Prior Value
(84.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Montgomery 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 Maryland SHIP 2017 (79.8), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(79.8)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase life expectancy at birth to 79.8 years.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (82.5), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(82.5)
<div> <div>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to increase life expectancy at birth to 82.5 years.</div> </div>

County: Montgomery Insufficient Sleep

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Insufficient Sleep

33.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 33.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 40.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 33.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 39.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (36.0%), Montgomery has a value of 33.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(36.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (26.7%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(26.7%)

County: Montgomery Poor Physical Health: 14+ Days

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Poor Physical Health: 14+ Days

9.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 9.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 9.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (12.7%), Montgomery has a value of 9.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Montgomery Poor Physical Health: Average Number of Days

Current Value:
2.6
Days
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 2.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.8.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 2.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.3.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (2.8), Montgomery has a value of 2.6 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(2.8)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.3), Montgomery has a value of 2.6 which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.3)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (2.6) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2.0).
Prior Value
(2.0)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better

90.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 90.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 85.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 83.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (86.9%), Montgomery has a value of 90.0% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(86.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (84.6%), Montgomery has a value of 90.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(84.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (90.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (93.0%).
Prior Value
(93.0%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Poor or Fair

Current Value:
12.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 12.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.7%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 12.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (17.9%), Montgomery has a value of 12.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(17.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Montgomery

Health / Women's Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Women's Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Adults Who Visited an OB/GYN

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Adults Who Visited an OB/GYN

18.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (17.0%), Montgomery has a value of 18.4%.
MD Value
(17.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (15.7%), Montgomery has a value of 18.4%.
US Value
(15.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (18.4%) is greater  than the previously measured value (16.7%).
Prior Value
(16.7%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Community / Civic Engagement

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Community / Civic Engagement

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Voter Registration

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Voter Registration

83.7%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 83.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 86.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 83.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (87.5%), Montgomery has a value of 83.7% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(87.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (83.7%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (82.1%).
Prior Value
(82.1%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide

Current Value:
5.9
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (12.2), Montgomery has a value of 5.9 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(12.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.8), Montgomery has a value of 5.9 which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.8 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, Montgomery (5.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2.3).
Prior Value
(2.3)
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 Montgomery 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 (5.5), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.5)
<div>IVP-09: Reduce homicides <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

County: Montgomery Public School Arrests

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Public School Arrests

51
Arrests
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (51) is less and better than the previously measured value (70).
Prior Value
(70)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Montgomery Violent Crime Rate

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Violent Crime Rate

166.7
Crimes per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 166.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 273.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 343.0.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (412.2), Montgomery has a value of 166.7 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(412.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (398.5), Montgomery has a value of 166.7 which is lower and better.
US Value
(398.5)
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, Montgomery (166.7) is less and better than the previously measured value (173.6).
Prior Value
(173.6)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Community / Demographics

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Community / Demographics

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery All-Age Birth Rate

Current Value:

County: Montgomery All-Age Birth Rate

56.6
Live births per 1,000 females aged 15-44
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (56.1), Montgomery has a value of 56.6.
MD Value
(56.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (56.6) is less  than the previously measured value (57.3).
Prior Value
(57.3)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Average Household Size

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Average Household Size

2.70
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (2.60), Montgomery has a value of 2.70.
MD Value
(2.60)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.60), Montgomery has a value of 2.70.
US Value
(2.60)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Female Population

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Female Population

51.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (51.4%), Montgomery has a value of 51.3%.
MD Value
(51.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (50.5%), Montgomery has a value of 51.3%.
US Value
(50.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (51.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (51.3%).
Prior Value
(51.3%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Foreign Born Persons

32.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (15.7%), Montgomery has a value of 32.7%.
MD Value
(15.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Montgomery has a value of 32.7%.
US Value
(13.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Households

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Households

385,284
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Male Population

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Male Population

48.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (48.6%), Montgomery has a value of 48.7%.
MD Value
(48.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (49.5%), Montgomery has a value of 48.7%.
US Value
(49.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (48.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (48.7%).
Prior Value
(48.7%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

41.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (19.8%), Montgomery has a value of 41.9%.
MD Value
(19.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Montgomery has a value of 41.9%.
US Value
(21.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Population American Indian and Alaska Native

Current Value:
0.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (0.8%), Montgomery has a value of 0.9%.
MD Value
(0.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.3%), Montgomery has a value of 0.9%.
US Value
(1.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (0.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.9%).
Prior Value
(0.9%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Population Asian

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Population Asian

16.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (7.1%), Montgomery has a value of 16.1%.
MD Value
(7.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.4%), Montgomery has a value of 16.1%.
US Value
(6.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (16.1%) is greater  than the previously measured value (16.0%).
Prior Value
(16.0%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Population Black or African American

Current Value:
20.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (31.6%), Montgomery has a value of 20.9%.
MD Value
(31.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Montgomery has a value of 20.9%.
US Value
(13.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (20.9%) is greater  than the previously measured value (20.7%).
Prior Value
(20.7%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Population Hispanic or Latino

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Population Hispanic or Latino

21.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (12.6%), Montgomery has a value of 21.1%.
MD Value
(12.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (19.5%), Montgomery has a value of 21.1%.
US Value
(19.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (21.1%) is greater  than the previously measured value (20.8%).
Prior Value
(20.8%)
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.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

Current Value:
0.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (0.1%), Montgomery has a value of 0.1%.
MD Value
(0.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (0.3%), Montgomery has a value of 0.1%.
US Value
(0.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (0.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.1%).
Prior Value
(0.1%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Population Over Age 65

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Population Over Age 65

17.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (17.3%), Montgomery has a value of 17.7%.
MD Value
(17.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (17.7%), Montgomery has a value of 17.7%.
US Value
(17.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (17.7%) is greater  than the previously measured value (17.1%).
Prior Value
(17.1%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Population Two or More Races

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Population Two or More Races

3.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (3.3%), Montgomery has a value of 3.7%.
MD Value
(3.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.1%), Montgomery has a value of 3.7%.
US Value
(3.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (3.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3.7%).
Prior Value
(3.7%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Population Under Age 18

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Population Under Age 18

22.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (22.0%), Montgomery has a value of 22.6%.
MD Value
(22.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Montgomery has a value of 22.6%.
US Value
(21.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (22.6%) is less  than the previously measured value (22.7%).
Prior Value
(22.7%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Population Under Age 5

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Population Under Age 5

5.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (5.7%), Montgomery has a value of 5.6%.
MD Value
(5.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (5.5%), Montgomery has a value of 5.6%.
US Value
(5.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (5.6%) is less  than the previously measured value (5.7%).
Prior Value
(5.7%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Population White

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Population White

58.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (57.2%), Montgomery has a value of 58.3%.
MD Value
(57.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (75.3%), Montgomery has a value of 58.3%.
US Value
(75.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (58.3%) is less  than the previously measured value (58.6%).
Prior Value
(58.6%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Current Value:
40.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (47.3%), Montgomery has a value of 40.6%.
MD Value
(47.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (58.4%), Montgomery has a value of 40.6%.
US Value
(58.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (40.6%) is less  than the previously measured value (41.1%).
Prior Value
(41.1%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Total Population

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Total Population

1,058,474
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (1,058,474) is greater  than the previously measured value (1,053,067).
Prior Value
(1,053,067)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Veteran Population

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Veteran Population

4.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (7.2%), Montgomery has a value of 4.3%.
MD Value
(7.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Montgomery has a value of 4.3%.
US Value
(6.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Domestic Violence Offense Rate

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Domestic Violence Offense Rate

280.7
Offenses per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 280.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 472.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 604.9.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (568.6), Montgomery has a value of 280.7 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(568.6)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (280.7) is less and better than the previously measured value (282.0).
Prior Value
(282.0)
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 Montgomery 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 Maryland SHIP 2017 (445), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(445)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to decrease the domestic violence offense rate to 445 offenses per 100,000 population.</span></div>

County: Montgomery

Community / Public Safety

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Community / Public Safety

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths

23.7%
Percent of driving deaths with alcohol involvement
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 23.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 29.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 23.7% which is in the best 50% 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 MD Value (29.4%), Montgomery has a value of 23.7% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(29.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.3%), Montgomery has a value of 23.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (23.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (21.7%).
Prior Value
(21.7%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Collisions

Current Value:
5.4
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2015-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 5.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.0.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 5.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,688 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (9.3), Montgomery has a value of 5.4 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(9.3)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.0), Montgomery has a value of 5.4 which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Montgomery Pedestrian Injuries

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Pedestrian Injuries

38.3
Injuries per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (38.1), Montgomery has a value of 38.3 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(38.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (38.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (27.7).
Prior Value
(27.7)
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 Montgomery 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 Maryland SHIP 2017 (35.6), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(35.6)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the rate of pedestrian injuries to 35.6 injuries per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (29.7), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(29.7)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the rate of pedestrian injuries to 29.7 injuries per 100,000 population.</span></div> </div>

County: Montgomery Traffic Stops

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Traffic Stops

45,118
Traffic Stop
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (45,118) is less  than the previously measured value (47,559).
Prior Value
(47,559)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Child Abuse Rate

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Child Abuse Rate

2.6
Cases per 1,000 children
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 2.6 which is in the best 50% 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 10.2.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (4.7), Montgomery has a value of 2.6 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(4.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (2.6) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2.5).
Prior Value
(2.5)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Children in Single-Parent Households

Current Value:
19.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 19.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.3%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 19.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (25.7%), Montgomery has a value of 19.5% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(25.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.9%), Montgomery has a value of 19.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(24.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Linguistic Isolation

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Linguistic Isolation

7.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 7.5% which is in the worst 25% 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 2.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 7.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,252 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (3.3%), Montgomery has a value of 7.5% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(3.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (4.2%), Montgomery has a value of 7.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(4.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery People 65+ Living Alone

Current Value:

County: Montgomery People 65+ Living Alone

23.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 23.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 23.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (26.3%), Montgomery has a value of 23.4% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(26.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.4%), Montgomery has a value of 23.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Social Associations

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Social Associations

9.0
Membership associations per 10,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 9.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 8.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.8.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 9.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 10.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (8.8), Montgomery has a value of 9.0 which is higher and better.
MD Value
(8.8)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (9.1), Montgomery has a value of 9.0 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(9.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (9.0) is greater and better than the previously measured value (8.8).
Prior Value
(8.8)
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.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Community / Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Community / Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Households without a Vehicle

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Households without a Vehicle

7.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (8.7%), Montgomery has a value of 7.9%.
MD Value
(8.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.3%), Montgomery has a value of 7.9%.
US Value
(8.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Mean Travel Time to Work

33.0
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 33.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 29.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.5.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 33.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (32.0), Montgomery has a value of 33.0 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(32.0)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Montgomery has a value of 33.0 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Solo Drivers with a Long Commute

Current Value:
52.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 52.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 45.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 52.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 52.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (49.2%), Montgomery has a value of 52.1% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(49.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (36.4%), Montgomery has a value of 52.1% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(36.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (52.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (52.9%).
Prior Value
(52.9%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Workers Commuting by Public Transportation

Current Value:
9.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 9.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 1.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value (5.5%), Montgomery has a value of 9.4% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(5.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.8%), Montgomery has a value of 9.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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 (5.3%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.3%)

County: Montgomery Workers who Drive Alone to Work

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Workers who Drive Alone to Work

56.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 56.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 76.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 78.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 56.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 79.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 82.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (68.2%), Montgomery has a value of 56.9% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(68.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (71.7%), Montgomery has a value of 56.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(71.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Workers who Walk to Work

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Workers who Walk to Work

1.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 1.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 1.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 1.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 2.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (1.9%), Montgomery has a value of 1.7% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(1.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Montgomery has a value of 1.7% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Employer Establishments

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Employer Establishments

27,767
Number of Establishments
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (27,767) is greater  than the previously measured value (27,586).
Prior Value
(27,586)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
65.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 65.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 60.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.9%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 65.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (62.7%), Montgomery has a value of 65.1% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(62.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Montgomery has a value of 65.1% which is higher and better.
US Value
(58.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
66.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 66.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 61.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 66.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (63.2%), Montgomery has a value of 66.5% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(63.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Montgomery has a value of 66.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(59.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Size of Labor Force

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Size of Labor Force

560,429
Persons
(August 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (560,429) is less and worse than the previously measured value (565,696).
Prior Value
(565,696)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Total Employment

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Total Employment

436,843
Paid Employees
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (436,843) is greater  than the previously measured value (413,726).
Prior Value
(413,726)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Total Employment Change

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Total Employment Change

5.6%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 5.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 3.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 2.3%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 5.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (6.7%), Montgomery has a value of 5.6% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(6.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (5.8%), Montgomery has a value of 5.6% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(5.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (5.6%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (-8.4%).
Prior Value
(-8.4%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Unemployed Veterans

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Unemployed Veterans

3.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 3.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 3.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,128 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (2.5%), Montgomery has a value of 3.7% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(2.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.2%), Montgomery has a value of 3.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(3.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
3.1%
(August 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on non-seasonally-adjusted data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (3.4%), Montgomery has a value of 3.1% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(3.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (4.4%), Montgomery has a value of 3.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(4.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (3.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3.0%).
Prior Value
(3.0%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Child Food Insecurity Rate

10.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 10.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 10.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (16.4%), Montgomery has a value of 10.7% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(16.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (18.5%), Montgomery has a value of 10.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(18.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (10.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (7.5%).
Prior Value
(7.5%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

41%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 41% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 39% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 41% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (41%), Montgomery has a value of 41%.
MD Value
(41%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (25%), Montgomery has a value of 41% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(25% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (41%) is greater and worse 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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Food Insecurity Rate

11.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 11.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 11.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (12.2%), Montgomery has a value of 11.1% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(12.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.5%), Montgomery has a value of 11.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (11.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (8.9%).
Prior Value
(8.9%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Households Receiving SNAP with Children

Current Value:
51.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (47.9%), Montgomery has a value of 51.1%.
MD Value
(47.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (47.9%), Montgomery has a value of 51.1%.
US Value
(47.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

Current Value:
41.1%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 41.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 48.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 62.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 41.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 47.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 63.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,710 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (46.3%), Montgomery has a value of 41.1% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(46.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (42.8%), Montgomery has a value of 41.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(42.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (41.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (32.4%).
Prior Value
(32.4%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Households with Cash Public Assistance Income

Current Value:
2.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 2.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 2.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,923 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (2.5%), Montgomery has a value of 2.1% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(2.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.7%), Montgomery has a value of 2.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(2.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Homeowner Vacancy Rate

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Homeowner Vacancy Rate

0.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 0.9% 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 1.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 0.9% 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 1.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (1.1%), Montgomery has a value of 0.9% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(1.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.1%), Montgomery has a value of 0.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Homeownership

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Homeownership

62.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (61.8%), Montgomery has a value of 62.5%.
MD Value
(61.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Montgomery has a value of 62.5%.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Housing Units

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Housing Units

406,686
Housing units
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (406,686) is less  than the previously measured value (406,777).
Prior Value
(406,777)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Median Household Gross Rent

$1,957
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of $1,957 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,303 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,625.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value ($1,598), Montgomery has a value of $1,957 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
($1,598)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Montgomery has a value of $1,957 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,268)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Median Housing Unit Value

$588,900
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of $588,900 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $330,950 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $234,875.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value ($380,500), Montgomery has a value of $588,900 which is higher and better.
MD Value
($380,500)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Montgomery has a value of $588,900 which is higher and better.
US Value
($281,900)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$924
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of $924 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $657 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $698.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value ($703), Montgomery has a value of $924 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
($703)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value ($584), Montgomery has a value of $924 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($584)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:
$2,843
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of $2,843 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,994 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $2,342.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value ($2,245), Montgomery has a value of $2,843 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
($2,245)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Montgomery has a value of $2,843 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,828)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

50.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 50.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 50.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 52.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 50.4% which is in the worst 25% 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 MD Value (50.4%), Montgomery has a value of 50.4%.
MD Value
(50.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Montgomery has a value of 50.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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 (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

County: Montgomery Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Severe Housing Problems

16.8%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 16.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 16.8% 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 MD Value (15.5%), Montgomery has a value of 16.8% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(15.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Montgomery has a value of 16.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (16.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (16.9%).
Prior Value
(16.9%)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Gender Pay Gap

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Gender Pay Gap

$0.76
Cents on the dollar
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of $0.76 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $0.72 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $0.66.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of $0.76 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $0.69 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $0.64.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,124 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value ($0.78), Montgomery has a value of $0.76 which is lower and worse.
MD Value
($0.78)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value ($0.72), Montgomery has a value of $0.76 which is higher and better.
US Value
($0.72)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold

67.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 67.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 62.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value (62.0%), Montgomery has a value of 67.5% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(62.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (67.5%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (66.3%).
Prior Value
(66.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

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

24.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 24.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.1%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value (28.0%), Montgomery has a value of 24.3% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(28.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (24.3%) is less and better than the previously measured value (27.0%).
Prior Value
(27.0%)
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: Montgomery Income Inequality

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Income Inequality

0.469
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 0.469 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.446 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.466.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 0.469 which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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 MD Value (0.456), Montgomery has a value of 0.469 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(0.456)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (0.483), Montgomery has a value of 0.469 which is lower and better.
US Value
(0.483)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Median Household Income

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Median Household Income

$125,583
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of $125,583 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $87,513 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $66,350.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of $125,583 which is in the best 50% 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 MD Value ($98,461), Montgomery has a value of $125,583 which is higher and better.
MD Value
($98,461)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Montgomery has a value of $125,583 which is higher and better.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Per Capita Income

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Per Capita Income

$64,126
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of $64,126 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $47,290 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $36,857.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of $64,126 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 MD Value ($49,865), Montgomery has a value of $64,126 which is higher and better.
MD Value
($49,865)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Montgomery has a value of $64,126 which is higher and better.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Economy / Investment & Personal Finance

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Economy / Investment & Personal Finance

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Adults who Feel Overwhelmed by Financial Burdens

Current Value:
35.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 35.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 35.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36.7%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 35.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 37.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 39.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (36.2%), Montgomery has a value of 35.7% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(36.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (37.6%), Montgomery has a value of 35.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(37.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (35.7%) is less and better than the previously measured value (44.1%).
Prior Value
(44.1%)
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.

County: Montgomery Households that Used Check Cashing, Cash Advance, or Title Loan Shops

1.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 1.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.1%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value (2.0%), Montgomery has a value of 1.8% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(2.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.2%), Montgomery has a value of 1.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(2.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (1.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (2.1%).
Prior Value
(2.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Montgomery Households with a 401k Plan

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Households with a 401k Plan

50.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 50.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 43.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 35.7%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value (46.0%), Montgomery has a value of 50.5% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(46.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (40.1%), Montgomery has a value of 50.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(40.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (50.5%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (49.5%).
Prior Value
(49.5%)
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: Montgomery Households with a Savings Account

Current Value:
77.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 77.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 73.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 68.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 77.7% which is in the best 50% 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 62.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (75.0%), Montgomery has a value of 77.7% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(75.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (71.1%), Montgomery has a value of 77.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(71.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (77.7%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (77.9%).
Prior Value
(77.9%)
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.

County: Montgomery Households with Student Loan Debt

Current Value:
12.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 12.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value (11.7%), Montgomery has a value of 12.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(11.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.3%), Montgomery has a value of 12.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (12.0%) 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.

County: Montgomery

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
8.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 8.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.3%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 8.8% which is in the best 50% 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 MD Value (11.8%), Montgomery has a value of 8.8% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(11.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Montgomery has a value of 8.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Families Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:
13.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 13.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.7%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 13.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (16.0%), Montgomery has a value of 13.4% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(16.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (22.7%), Montgomery has a value of 13.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(22.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Montgomery Families Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
4.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 4.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 4.9% which is in the best 50% 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 MD Value (6.2%), Montgomery has a value of 4.9% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(6.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Montgomery has a value of 4.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Households Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
8.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 8.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.7%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value (10.0%), Montgomery has a value of 8.2% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (8.2%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (6.7%).
Prior Value
(6.7%)
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.

County: Montgomery People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
7.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 7.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 7.1% which is in the best 50% 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 MD Value (8.5%), Montgomery has a value of 7.1% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(8.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.0%), Montgomery has a value of 7.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery People Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:
17.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 17.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 17.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 33.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 40.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (20.9%), Montgomery has a value of 17.3% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(20.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (28.8%), Montgomery has a value of 17.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(28.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Montgomery People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
7.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 7.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 7.2% which is in the best 50% 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 MD Value (9.3%), Montgomery has a value of 7.2% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(9.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Montgomery has a value of 7.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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 (8.0%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)

County: Montgomery Veterans Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
3.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 3.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 3.3% which is in the best 50% 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 MD Value (5.3%), Montgomery has a value of 3.3% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(5.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Montgomery has a value of 3.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Young Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
10.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 10.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.7%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 10.0% which is in the best 50% 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 MD Value (12.3%), Montgomery has a value of 10.0% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(12.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (18.1%), Montgomery has a value of 10.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(18.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Youth not in School or Working

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Youth not in School or Working

1.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery 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 2.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery 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 MD Value (1.6%), Montgomery has a value of 1.0% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(1.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.8%), Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Child Care Centers

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Child Care Centers

5.5
Per 1,000 population under age 5
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 5.5 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 6.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 5.3.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value (6.2), Montgomery has a value of 5.5 which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(6.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0), Montgomery has a value of 5.5 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(7.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (5.5) is less and worse than the previously measured value (8.4).
Prior Value
(8.4)
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: Montgomery

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

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

Current Value:
60.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 60.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 35.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 25.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 60.0% 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 MD Value (42.2%), Montgomery has a value of 60.0% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(42.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Montgomery has a value of 60.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:
91.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 91.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 91.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 88.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 91.3% 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 MD Value (91.0%), Montgomery has a value of 91.3% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(91.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Montgomery has a value of 91.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Veterans with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:
97.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 97.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 95.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 92.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 97.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 91.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (95.4%), Montgomery has a value of 97.6% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(95.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (95.0%), Montgomery has a value of 97.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(95.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Student-to-Teacher Ratio

14.3
Students per teacher
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 14.3 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.4.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 14.3 which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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 MD Value (14.3), Montgomery has a value of 14.3.
MD Value
(14.3)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (15.4), Montgomery has a value of 14.3 which is lower and better.
US Value
(15.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (14.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (14.0).
Prior Value
(14.0)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery High School Graduation

Current Value:

County: Montgomery High School Graduation

89.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 89.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 90.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.7%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (85.8%), Montgomery has a value of 89.6% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(85.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (86.5%), Montgomery has a value of 89.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(86.5% in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for Education Statistics
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (89.6%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (90.3%).
Prior Value
(90.3%)
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 Montgomery 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 Maryland SHIP 2017 (95%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(95%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of students who graduate high school within four years of their first enrollment in 9th grade to 95.0%.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (86.1%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(86.1%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to increase the proportion of students who graduate high school within four years of their first enrollment in 9th grade to 86.1%.</span></div> </div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (90.7%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(90.7%)

County: Montgomery School Readiness at Kindergarten Entry

Current Value:
46%
(2023-2024)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 46% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 46% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 41%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (44%), Montgomery has a value of 46% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(44%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (46%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (44%).
Prior Value
(44%)
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 Montgomery 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 Maryland SHIP 2017 (85.5%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(85.5%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of children who are ready for kindergarten to 85.5%.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (85%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(85%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to increase the proportion of children who are ready for kindergarten to 85%.</span></div> </div>

County: Montgomery

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Annual Ozone Air Quality

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Annual Ozone Air Quality

3
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, Montgomery has a value of 3 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, Montgomery (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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Annual Particle Pollution

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Annual Particle Pollution

1
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, Montgomery has a value of 1 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, Montgomery (1) is not statistically different from 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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

Current Value:
0
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (0) is not statistically different from 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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Access to Exercise Opportunities

Current Value:
99.9%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 99.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 75.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 67.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 99.9% 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 MD Value (92.0%), Montgomery has a value of 99.9% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(92.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (84.1%), Montgomery has a value of 99.9% which is higher and better.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (99.9%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (99.8%).
Prior Value
(99.8%)
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: Montgomery Access to Parks

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Access to Parks

95.3%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 95.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 43.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 22.3%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 95.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 24.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 9.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (73.9%), Montgomery has a value of 95.3% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(73.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (95.3%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (91.7%).
Prior Value
(91.7%)
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.

County: Montgomery Food Environment Index

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Food Environment Index

8.8
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 8.8 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 8.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.7.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 8.8 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 MD Value (8.8), Montgomery has a value of 8.8.
MD Value
(8.8)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Montgomery has a value of 8.8 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (8.8) is less and worse than the previously measured value (8.9).
Prior Value
(8.9)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Liquor Store Density

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Liquor Store Density

14.2
Stores per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 14.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.2.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 14.2 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.7.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,516 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (20.6), Montgomery has a value of 14.2 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(20.6)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.9), Montgomery has a value of 14.2 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (14.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.2).
Prior Value
(14.2)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Proximity to Highways

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Proximity to Highways

8.3%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 8.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 8.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (8.7%), Montgomery has a value of 8.3% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(8.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (8.3%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (4.5%).
Prior Value
(4.5%)
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: Montgomery

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Houses Built Prior to 1950

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Houses Built Prior to 1950

8.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 8.8% which is in the best 50% 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 22.1%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 8.8% which is in the best 50% 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 MD Value (16.2%), Montgomery has a value of 8.8% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(16.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Montgomery has a value of 8.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery PBT Released

Current Value:

County: Montgomery PBT Released

259
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (259) is less and better than the previously measured value (366).
Prior Value
(366)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

3,399
Joule per square meter
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 3,399 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3,495 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3,668.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value (3,503), Montgomery has a value of 3,399 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(3,503)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (3,399) is less and better than the previously measured value (3,565).
Prior Value
(3,565)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Number of Extreme Heat Days

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Number of Extreme Heat Days

17
Days
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (17) is less and better than the previously measured value (23).
Prior Value
(23)
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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Number of Extreme Heat Events

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Number of Extreme Heat Events

13
Events
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (13) is not statistically different from 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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery Number of Extreme Precipitation Days

Current Value:
0
Days
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (0) is less and better than the previously measured value (31).
Prior Value
(31)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Montgomery 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: Montgomery Weeks of Moderate Drought or Worse

Current Value:
0
Weeks per year
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (0) is not statistically different from 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 Montgomery 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.