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Community Behavior Indicators

The Community Behavior indicators can identify communities that are more likely, less likely or as likely as other communities to engage in various behaviors for more targeted strategies. 

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Legend Colors

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

Compared to Distribution

an indicator guage with the arrow in the green the value is in the best half of communities.

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

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

Compared to Target

green circle with white tick inside it meets target; red circle with white cross inside it does not meet target.

Compared to a Single Value

green diamond with downward arrow inside it lower than the comparison value; red diamond with downward arrow inside it higher than the comparison value; blue diamond with downward arrow inside it not statistically different from comparison value.

Trend

green square outline with upward trending arrow inside it green square outline with downward trending arrow inside it non-significant change over time; green square with upward trending arrow inside it green square with downward trending arrow inside it significant change over time; blue square with equals sign no change over time.

Compared to Prior Value

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

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County: Montgomery

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Households that Received Substance Abuse Medical Services

1.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (1.2%), Montgomery has a value of 1.1%.
MD Value
(1.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.3%), Montgomery has a value of 1.1%.
US Value
(1.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (1.1%) is less  than the previously measured value (1.2%).
Prior Value
(1.2%)
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.

County: Montgomery

Health / Cancer

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Cancer

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Households that Received Cancer Medical Services

Current Value:
8.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (8.3%), Montgomery has a value of 8.4%.
MD Value
(8.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.3%), Montgomery has a value of 8.4%.
US Value
(8.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (8.4%) is less  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

Health / Diabetes

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Diabetes

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Adults Who Bought Medications for Diabetes

Current Value:
8.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (9.8%), Montgomery has a value of 8.7%.
MD Value
(9.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.7%), Montgomery has a value of 8.7%.
US Value
(10.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (8.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (8.7%).
Prior Value
(8.7%)
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

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Adults with Medicaid Health Insurance

Current Value:
7.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (9.5%), Montgomery has a value of 7.8%.
MD Value
(9.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (11.9%), Montgomery has a value of 7.8%.
US Value
(11.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (7.8%) is greater  than the previously measured value (6.6%).
Prior Value
(6.6%)
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, 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 Adults with Medicare Health Insurance

Current Value:
17.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (17.1%), Montgomery has a value of 17.3%.
MD Value
(17.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (18.6%), Montgomery has a value of 17.3%.
US Value
(18.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (17.3%) is less  than the previously measured value (18.3%).
Prior Value
(18.3%)
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 Households that Received Cardiology Medical Services

Current Value:
11.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (11.4%), Montgomery has a value of 11.3%.
MD Value
(11.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (11.8%), Montgomery has a value of 11.3%.
US Value
(11.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (11.3%) is less  than the previously measured value (11.4%).
Prior Value
(11.4%)
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 Households that Received Maternity Care Services

Current Value:
6.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (6.2%), Montgomery has a value of 6.2%.
MD Value
(6.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (5.8%), Montgomery has a value of 6.2%.
US Value
(5.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (6.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.2%).
Prior Value
(6.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the 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 Households that Received Medical Services in an Emergency Room

26.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (27.8%), Montgomery has a value of 26.9%.
MD Value
(27.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (28.0%), Montgomery has a value of 26.9%.
US Value
(28.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (26.9%) is less  than the previously measured value (27.8%).
Prior Value
(27.8%)
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 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 Households that Received Medical Services in an Urgent Care Facility

29.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (28.1%), Montgomery has a value of 29.4%.
MD Value
(28.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (25.9%), Montgomery has a value of 29.4%.
US Value
(25.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (29.4%) is greater  than the previously measured value (28.3%).
Prior Value
(28.3%)
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 Households that Received Pediatric Medical Services

Current Value:
12.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (12.1%), Montgomery has a value of 12.7%.
MD Value
(12.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.8%), Montgomery has a value of 12.7%.
US Value
(10.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (12.7%) is greater  than the previously measured value (11.7%).
Prior Value
(11.7%)
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

Health / Health Information Technology

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Health Information Technology

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Adults Who Access Medical Services and Information through the Internet

37.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (34.3%), Montgomery has a value of 37.9%.
MD Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (31.8%), Montgomery has a value of 37.9%.
US Value
(31.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (37.9%) is greater  than the previously measured value (36.1%).
Prior Value
(36.1%)
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 Adults with Internet Access

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Adults with Internet Access

100.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 100.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 87.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 100.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 85.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 81.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (95.2%), Montgomery has a value of 100.0% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(95.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (91.7%), Montgomery has a value of 100.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(91.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (100.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (97.8%).
Prior Value
(97.8%)
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 Households with a Computer

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Households with a Computer

93.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 93.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 93.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 83.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 80.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (91.0%), Montgomery has a value of 93.3% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(91.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (88.2%), Montgomery has a value of 93.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(88.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (93.3%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (92.9%).
Prior Value
(92.9%)
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 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 Households with a Smartphone

Current Value:

County: Montgomery Households with a Smartphone

89.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 89.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 86.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 80.9%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 89.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 79.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 76.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (87.6%), Montgomery has a value of 89.5% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(87.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (84.7%), Montgomery has a value of 89.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(84.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (89.5%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (88.2%).
Prior Value
(88.2%)
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 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

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Adults Who Bought Medications for Cholesterol

Current Value:
17.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (17.0%), Montgomery has a value of 17.0%.
MD Value
(17.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (17.1%), Montgomery has a value of 17.0%.
US Value
(17.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (17.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (17.0%).
Prior Value
(17.0%)
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, 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 Adults Who Bought Medications for High Blood Pressure

Current Value:
22.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (23.3%), Montgomery has a value of 22.0%.
MD Value
(23.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.4%), Montgomery has a value of 22.0%.
US Value
(24.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (22.0%) is greater  than the previously measured value (21.9%).
Prior Value
(21.9%)
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 Adults Who Visited a Cardiologist

Current Value:
13.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (13.2%), Montgomery has a value of 13.8%.
MD Value
(13.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.2%), Montgomery has a value of 13.8%.
US Value
(13.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (13.8%) is greater  than the previously measured value (12.9%).
Prior Value
(12.9%)
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

Health / Medications & Prescriptions

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Medications & Prescriptions

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Adults who Bought Medications for Anxiety or Depression

14.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (14.6%), Montgomery has a value of 14.2%.
MD Value
(14.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (14.9%), Montgomery has a value of 14.2%.
US Value
(14.9%)
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.

County: Montgomery

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Households that Received Mental Healthcare Services

Current Value:
9.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (8.9%), Montgomery has a value of 9.0%.
MD Value
(8.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Montgomery has a value of 9.0%.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (9.0%) is greater  than the previously measured value (8.2%).
Prior Value
(8.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the 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

Health / Nutrition & Healthy Eating

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Nutrition & Healthy Eating

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Adults who Drank Soft Drinks: Past 7 Days

Current Value:
38.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 38.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 42.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 45.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value (41.7%), Montgomery has a value of 38.0% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(41.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (43.7%), Montgomery has a value of 38.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(43.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Montgomery Adults who Frequently Cook Meals at Home

Current Value:
83.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 83.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 79.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 76.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value (79.8%), Montgomery has a value of 83.4% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(79.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (78.0%), Montgomery has a value of 83.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(78.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (83.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (80.4%).
Prior Value
(80.4%)
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 Adults Who Frequently Used Quick Service Restaurants: Past 30 Days

40.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Montgomery has a value of 40.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 39.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Montgomery has a value of 40.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 39.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (41.1%), Montgomery has a value of 40.8% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(41.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (40.4%), Montgomery has a value of 40.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(40.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (40.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (40.8%).
Prior Value
(40.8%)
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 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 / Other Conditions

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Other Conditions

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Adults Who Visited a Dermatologist

Current Value:
21.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (18.0%), Montgomery has a value of 21.9%.
MD Value
(18.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (15.9%), Montgomery has a value of 21.9%.
US Value
(15.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (21.9%) is greater  than the previously measured value (19.0%).
Prior Value
(19.0%)
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.

County: Montgomery

Health / Physical Activity

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Physical Activity

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Adults Who Belong to a Fitness Club or Gym

Current Value:
22.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (18.6%), Montgomery has a value of 22.0%.
MD Value
(18.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.0%), Montgomery has a value of 22.0%.
US Value
(16.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (22.0%) 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.

County: Montgomery

Health / Respiratory Diseases

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Respiratory Diseases

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Adults Who Bought Medications for Asthma

Current Value:
6.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (6.5%), Montgomery has a value of 6.1%.
MD Value
(6.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Montgomery has a value of 6.1%.
US Value
(6.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (6.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.1%).
Prior Value
(6.1%)
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, 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 / Tobacco Use

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Tobacco Use

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery Adults Who Bought Medications to Quit Smoking

Current Value:
1.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (1.2%), Montgomery has a value of 1.1%.
MD Value
(1.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.4%), Montgomery has a value of 1.1%.
US Value
(1.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Montgomery (1.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.1%).
Prior Value
(1.1%)
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, 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 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

Health / Weight Status

Value
Compared to:

County: Montgomery

Health / Weight Status

Value
Compared to:

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

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

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

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.