All Indicators
The number of people from a county admitted to alcohol/substance abuse treatment centers anywhere in the state, expressed as a rate per 10,000 residents.
The average annual salary paid to workers in each economic sector.
The proportion of babies born with low birth weights (less than 2,500 grams or about 5.5 pounds) out of all live births.
The cumulative percentage change in average salary since 2000.
The change in the number of business establishments by sector, shown as a percentage gain or loss from 2000 to 2010.
The growth or decline in total jobs, shown as a percentage gain or loss from the previous year.
The estimated number of children under 18 living below the federally defined poverty line, expressed as a percentage of all children under 18. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2010, a family of four with two children and annual income less than $22,050 was considered poor.
The estimated number of children under 18 living below the federally defined poverty line, expressed as a percentage of all children under 18 and reported by various racial and ethnic groups. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2010, the threshold for a four–person family was $22,050.
The percentage of children in subsidized child care, expressed as a rate of all children under 13.
The average number of children receiving public assistance each month per 1,000 children under 18.
The number of children under age 6 with blood lead levels 10 micrograms per deciliter or higher as a proportion of those tested within the year (either with a finger stick or venous blood screening). Only children who did not previously have an elevated blood lead level are included in this measure.
The proportion of births in which mothers began receiving prenatal care during the first trimester of pregnancy (before 13 weeks gestation).
The number of residents with a particular level of education, expressed as a percentage of all residents 25 and older.
The number of residents with particular education level, expressed as a percentage of all residents 25 and older, broken down by race and ethnicity.
The net growth or decline in jobs by sector, shown as a percentage gain or loss from 2001.
The number of students who dropped out of high school, as a percentage of their cohort. The cohort is the class of ninth–graders beginning high school together.
The number of students graduating on time (after four years of high school), as a percentage of their cohort. The cohort is the class of ninth–graders beginning high school together.
The number of students who transferred from a regular high school program to a GED program, as a percentage of their cohort. A GED program prepares students for the tests required to earn the General Educational Development credential, which certifies that a student has demonstrated a level of knowledge equal to or greater than 40% of graduating high school seniors. The cohort is the class of ninth–graders beginning high school together.
The share of jobs in firms selling products containing new or leading–edge technology, expressed as a percentage of total jobs.
The percentage of all occupied housing units (not vacant) that are owner–occupied (not rented).
The percentage of households composed of married couples (with and without children), singles, and other variations.
The number of households that report having a vehicle kept at the home, available for use, expressed as a percentage of all households.
The median home value divided by the median household income of homeowners.
The proportion of household income that goes toward monthly rent, utilities and fuel, calculated by dividing median rent by median household income for renters.
A juvenile delinquent is a child 7 to 16 years old who has committed an act that, if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime. County probation departments are the point of entry for a juvenile delinquency case, and each case brought to probation by police or another source is called an “intake.” This indicator measures the number of intakes per 10,000 children ages 7–16.
A juvenile delinquent is a child 7 to 16 years old who has committed an act that, if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime. The number of petitions represents the number of cases brought to Family Court. The indicator measures the number of delinquency petitions per 10,000 county residents ages 7 to 16 years old.
The type of transportation used on a daily basis by workers over the age of 16 who commute to work, expressed as a percentage of all workers who do not work at home.
Median household income, inflated to 2010 dollars. Half of incomes are below the median and half are above.
The most recent monthly rent plus the average monthly payments for utilities and fuel, as reported to the Census Bureau, adjusted for inflation. The median represents the mid–point of monthly rents (half the values are above the median and half below).
The percentage of workers, age 16 or older, that entered or left the county for work during the year.
The estimated number of people with incomes below the poverty line, as a percentage of those for whom poverty status has been determined. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2010, the threshold for a four–person family was $22,050.
The estimated proportion of people in various racial and ethnic groups with incomes below the poverty line. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2010, the threshold for a four–person family was $22,050.
The number of meals served by any organization that receives food from a food bank, presented as a rate per resident. This includes a range of organizations from food pantries to emergency shelters to soup kitchens.
The average number of people receiving food stamps each month, expressed as a rate per 1,000 residents.
The percentage of people enrolled in Medicaid, the government–funded health insurance program for the poor and disabled.
The number of people receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), per 1,000 residents.
The average number of people of all ages receiving public assistance each month, per 1,000 residents. This includes both major welfare programs: Family Assistance and Safety Net. Safety Net covers single adults, children living without their parents, and others not eligible for Family Assistance.
The percentage of people under 65 who are not covered by some form of health insurance, including public programs such as Medicaid and Medicare.
A PINS child is a “person in need of supervision,” a youth for whom a complaint has been filed due to non–criminal misconduct such as truancy, incorrigibility, disobedience or running away from home. Petitions represent PINS cases that go to Family Court. This indicator reflects the number of petitions filed per 1,000 county residents 10 to 17 years old. Prior to July 2002, PINS were limited to youth under 16, and rates reflect petitions per 1,000 youths 10 to 15 years old.
The self–reported post–graduation plans of high school seniors reported in a state survey.
The change in population of a geographic area broken down by selected age groups since 2000.
The change in population of a geographic area broken down by racial and ethnic groups since 2000.
The number of children, age four or otherwise eligible for kindergarten in the following school year, enrolled in publicly funded prekindergarten programs, expressed as a percentage of all 4–year–olds.
The proportion of 3– to 5–year–olds receiving special education services.
The percentage of adults 18 and over with a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 25, based on a national survey of residents. The index is a statistical measurement which compares a person's weight and height. It does not measure body fat but is a useful estimate of a healthy body weight based on a person’s height. A person with a BMI between 25 and 30 is considered overweight, and those over 30 are considered obese.
Annual income to individuals from government assistance programs (welfare, Medicaid, unemployment, and food stamps), expressed on a per–capita basis.
The number of children in indicated Child Protective Service reports, expressed as a rate per 1,000 children under age 18. Indicated reports are those in which there is credible evidence that a child has experienced abuse, neglect or maltreatment from a parent or legal guardian. This includes sexual abuse committed or allowed by a parent or guardian.
The number of pregnancies among females ages 15 to 19, expressed as a percentage of females in that age group.
The number of reports of domestic violence per 10,000 residents. Reports include assaults, sexual offenses and violations of orders of protection.
The average number of elementary students attending school each day, divided by the total number of students. Elementary students are defined as those in kindergarten through sixth grades.
The average number of students in seventh through twelfth grades attending school each day, divided by the total possible number of students attending school each day.
The number of reported serious crimes per 10,000 residents. Serious crimes are defined by the FBI as murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft.
The number of existing single–family homes sold in a year.
The median price (in 2010 dollars) of single family homes sold in a year.
The estimated number of single–parent families with children under 18, as a percent of all families with children under 18.
The proportion of single–parent families with children under 18 in various racial and ethnic groups.
The annual per capita spending for counties, cities, towns, villages and school and fire districts within a county, adjusted for inflation.
The percent of students tested who scored at level 3 or above—meeting or exceeding the state standard—on the Grade 3 English exam. The test is scored by placing a student’s performance in one of four levels.
The percent of students tested who scored at level 3 or above—meeting or exceeding the state standard—on the Grade 3 Math exam. The test is scored by placing a student’s performance in one of four levels.
The percent of students tested who scored at level 3 or above—meeting or exceeding the state standard—on the Grade 8 Math exam, broken down by students’ economic background. The test is scored by placing a student's performance in one of four levels.
The percent of students tested who scored at level 3 or above—meeting or exceeding the state standard—on the Grade 8 Science exam, broken down by students’ economic background. The test is scored by placing a student's performance in one of four levels.
The percent of students tested who met state standards – scoring a 65 or higher – on the English Regents exam.
The number of students who were suspended from school for at least one full day, expressed as a percentage of total enrollment. Data pertain only to out–of–school suspensions; both short–term and long–term suspensions count as a suspension.
The number of students eligible for free or reduced price school lunches as a percentage of all students in full day prekindergarten through 12th grade. Students are eligible for free lunch if their family's income is at or below 130% of the national poverty level.
Percent of school–aged residents (6–21) classified with disabilities and receiving special education services.
The total change in the number of people living in a geographic area since 2000.
Unemployed individuals are those without jobs who are able, available and actively seeking work. The unemployment rate is the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the total labor force (the total number of employed and unemployed individuals 16 or older and not living in prisons, mental hospitals or nursing homes).
This indicator shows the number of reported serious violent crimes per 10,000 residents. Murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault are included in the serious violent crimes measure.
The change, expressed as a percentage, of the number of people in selected age groups within the resident working–age population.
