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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.
Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value; higher than the comparison value; not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; significant change over time; no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period; lower than the previous measurement period; no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
County: Montgomery
Health / Alcohol & Drug Use
Value
Compared to:
County: Montgomery Households that Received Substance Abuse Medical Services
County: Montgomery Households that Received Substance Abuse Medical Services
1.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(1.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(1.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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 Households that Received Cancer Medical Services
County: Montgomery Households that Received Cancer Medical Services
8.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(8.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(8.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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 Adults Who Bought Medications for Diabetes
County: Montgomery Adults Who Bought Medications for Diabetes
8.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(9.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(10.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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 Adults with Medicaid Health Insurance
County: Montgomery Adults with Medicaid Health Insurance
7.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(9.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(11.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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
County: Montgomery Adults with Medicare Health Insurance
17.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(17.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(18.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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
County: Montgomery Households that Received Cardiology Medical Services
11.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(11.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(11.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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
County: Montgomery Households that Received Maternity Care Services
6.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(6.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(5.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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
County: Montgomery Households that Received Medical Services in an Emergency Room
26.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(27.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(28.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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
County: Montgomery Households that Received Medical Services in an Urgent Care Facility
29.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(28.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(25.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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
County: Montgomery Households that Received Pediatric Medical Services
12.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(12.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(10.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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 Adults Who Access Medical Services and Information through the Internet
County: Montgomery Adults Who Access Medical Services and Information through the Internet
37.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(31.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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
County: Montgomery Adults with Internet Access
100.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(95.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(91.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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
County: Montgomery Households with a Computer
93.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(91.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(88.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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
County: Montgomery Households with a Smartphone
89.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(87.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(84.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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 Adults Who Bought Medications for Cholesterol
County: Montgomery Adults Who Bought Medications for Cholesterol
17.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(17.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(17.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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
County: Montgomery Adults Who Bought Medications for High Blood Pressure
22.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(23.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(24.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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
County: Montgomery Adults Who Visited a Cardiologist
13.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(13.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(13.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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 Adults who Bought Medications for Anxiety or Depression
County: Montgomery Adults who Bought Medications for Anxiety or Depression
14.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(14.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(14.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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 Households that Received Mental Healthcare Services
County: Montgomery Households that Received Mental Healthcare Services
9.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(8.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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 Adults who Drank Soft Drinks: Past 7 Days
County: Montgomery Adults who Drank Soft Drinks: Past 7 Days
38.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
MD Value
(41.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(43.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
County: Montgomery Adults who Frequently Cook Meals at Home
County: Montgomery Adults who Frequently Cook Meals at Home
83.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
MD Value
(79.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(78.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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
County: Montgomery Adults Who Frequently Used Quick Service Restaurants: Past 30 Days
40.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(41.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(40.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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 Adults Who Visited a Dermatologist
County: Montgomery Adults Who Visited a Dermatologist
21.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(18.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(15.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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 Adults Who Belong to a Fitness Club or Gym
County: Montgomery Adults Who Belong to a Fitness Club or Gym
22.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(18.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(16.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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 Adults Who Bought Medications for Asthma
County: Montgomery Adults Who Bought Medications for Asthma
6.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(6.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(6.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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 Adults Who Bought Medications to Quit Smoking
County: Montgomery Adults Who Bought Medications to Quit Smoking
1.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(1.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(1.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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
County: Montgomery Adults Who Used Electronic Cigarettes: Past 30 Days
5.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(5.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(5.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
County: Montgomery Adults Who Used Smokeless Tobacco: Past 30 Days
County: Montgomery Adults Who Used Smokeless Tobacco: Past 30 Days
1.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(1.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(1.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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 Adults Happy with Weight
County: Montgomery Adults Happy with Weight
54.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
MD Value
(50.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(48.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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 Adults who Agree Vaccine Benefits Outweigh Possible Risks
County: Montgomery Adults who Agree Vaccine Benefits Outweigh Possible Risks
79.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(73.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(70.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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
County: Montgomery Adults who Feel Life is Slipping Out of Control
25.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
MD Value
(25.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(26.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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
County: Montgomery Adults with Medical Conditions Limiting Lifestyle
31.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(32.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(33.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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 Adults Who Visited an OB/GYN
County: Montgomery Adults Who Visited an OB/GYN
18.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Value
(17.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(15.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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 Adults who Feel Overwhelmed by Financial Burdens
County: Montgomery Adults who Feel Overwhelmed by Financial Burdens
35.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(36.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(37.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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
County: Montgomery Households that Used Check Cashing, Cash Advance, or Title Loan Shops
1.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
MD Value
(2.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(2.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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
County: Montgomery Households with a 401k Plan
50.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
MD Value
(46.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(40.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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
County: Montgomery Households with a Savings Account
77.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(75.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(71.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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
County: Montgomery Households with Student Loan Debt
12.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
MD Value
(11.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(10.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.