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Compared to Distribution

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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: Clark

Environmental Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Clark

Environmental Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Clark Adults Who Eat Vegetables Less than Once Per Day

22.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (24.1%), Clark has a value of 22.7% which is lower and worse.
NV Value
(24.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Clark (22.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (23.1%).
Prior Value
(23.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Clark

Environmental Health / Air

Value
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County: Clark

Environmental Health / Air

Value
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County: Clark Air Pollution due to Particulate Matter

Current Value:
8.4
Micrograms per cubic meter
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Clark has a value of 8.4 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.1.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Clark has a value of 8.4 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,115 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NV Value (4.2), Clark has a value of 8.4 which is higher and worse.
NV Value
(4.2)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.4), Clark has a value of 8.4 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(7.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Clark (8.4) is less and better than the previously measured value (10.1).
Prior Value
(10.1)
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 Clark 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: Clark Annual Ozone Air Quality

Current Value:

County: Clark Annual Ozone Air Quality

5
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, Clark has a value of 5 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, Clark (5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5).
Prior Value
(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 Clark 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: Clark Annual Particle Pollution

Current Value:
5
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, Clark has a value of 5 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 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, Clark (5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5).
Prior Value
(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 Clark 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: Clark High Ozone Days

Current Value:

County: Clark High Ozone Days

19.8
Days
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Clark (19.8) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (16.2).
Prior Value
(16.2)
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 Clark 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: Clark High Particle Days

Current Value:

County: Clark High Particle Days

7.5
Days
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Clark (7.5) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (5.5).
Prior Value
(5.5)
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 Clark 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: Clark Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

Current Value:
15,683
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Clark (15,683) is less and better than the previously measured value (19,515).
Prior Value
(19,515)
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 Clark 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: Clark

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
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County: Clark

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
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County: Clark Access to Exercise Opportunities

Current Value:
94.7%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Clark has a value of 94.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 66.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 28.9%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 16 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Clark has a value of 94.7% 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 NV Value (90.6%), Clark has a value of 94.7% which is higher and better.
NV Value
(90.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (84.1%), Clark has a value of 94.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Clark (94.7%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (96.1%).
Prior Value
(96.1%)
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: Clark Access to Parks

Current Value:

County: Clark Access to Parks

80.0%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Clark has a value of 80.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 82.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 68.9%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Clark has a value of 80.0% 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 NV Value (81.7%), Clark has a value of 80.0% which is lower and worse.
NV Value
(81.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Clark (80.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (67.3%).
Prior Value
(67.3%)
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: Clark Food Environment Index

Current Value:

County: Clark Food Environment Index

7.8
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Clark has a value of 7.8 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 7.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.6.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Clark has a value of 7.8 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 NV Value (6.8), Clark has a value of 7.8 which is higher and better.
NV Value
(6.8)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Clark has a value of 7.8 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Clark (7.8) is greater and better than the previously measured value (7.3).
Prior Value
(7.3)
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 Clark 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: Clark Liquor Store Density

Current Value:

County: Clark Liquor Store Density

5.0
Stores per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Clark has a value of 5.0 which is in the best 50% 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 NV Value (5.1), Clark has a value of 5.0 which is lower and better.
NV Value
(5.1)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.9), Clark has a value of 5.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Clark (5.0) is less and better than the previously measured value (5.4).
Prior Value
(5.4)
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 Clark 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: Clark Overcrowded Households

Current Value:

County: Clark Overcrowded Households

4.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Clark has a value of 4.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.2%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to the NV Value (4.3%), Clark has a value of 4.5% which is higher and worse.
NV Value
(4.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.4%), Clark has a value of 4.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(3.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Clark 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: Clark Proximity to Highways

Current Value:

County: Clark Proximity to Highways

5.0%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Clark has a value of 5.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.1%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Clark has a value of 5.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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 NV Value (4.9%), Clark has a value of 5.0% which is higher and worse.
NV Value
(4.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Clark (5.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5.0%).
Prior Value
(5.0%)
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: Clark Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

County: Clark Severe Housing Problems

20.1%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Clark has a value of 20.1% which is in the worst 25% 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 16.3%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Clark has a value of 20.1% 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 NV Value (18.8%), Clark has a value of 20.1% which is higher and worse.
NV Value
(18.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Clark has a value of 20.1% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Clark (20.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (19.7%).
Prior Value
(19.7%)
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 Clark 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: Clark

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

County: Clark

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

County: Clark Adults with Current Asthma

Current Value:
10.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Clark has a value of 10.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.2%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Clark has a value of 10.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (9.9%), Clark has a value of 10.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(9.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Clark Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Asthma

7.9
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population 18+ years
(2013-2015)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Clark has a value of 7.9 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.9.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 10 counties.
Compared to the NV Value (7.3), Clark has a value of 7.9 which is higher and worse.
NV Value
(7.3)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.

County: Clark Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Asthma

8.8
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population
(2013-2015)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Clark has a value of 8.8 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.1.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 10 counties.
Compared to the NV Value (8.1), Clark has a value of 8.8 which is higher and worse.
NV Value
(8.1)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.

County: Clark Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Pediatric Asthma

11.3
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population under 18 years
(2013-2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (10.4), Clark has a value of 11.3 which is higher and worse.
NV Value
(10.4)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.

County: Clark Asthma: Medicare Population

Current Value:
7.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Clark has a value of 7.0% which is in the worst 25% 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 7.0%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Clark has a value of 7.0% which is in the worst 25% 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 7.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NV Value (7.0%), Clark has a value of 7.0%.
NV Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Clark has a value of 7.0%.
US Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Clark (7.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.0%).
Prior Value
(7.0%)
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 Clark 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: Clark Houses Built Prior to 1950

Current Value:
1.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Clark has a value of 1.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.1%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Clark has a value of 1.1% 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 NV Value (2.2%), Clark has a value of 1.1% which is lower and better.
NV Value
(2.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Clark has a value of 1.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Clark 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: Clark PBT Released

Current Value:

County: Clark PBT Released

32,612
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Clark (32,612) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (12,376).
Prior Value
(12,376)
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 Clark 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: Clark

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: Clark

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: Clark Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

Current Value:
5,048
Joule per square meter
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Clark has a value of 5,048 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4,383 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4,524.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to the NV Value (4,419), Clark has a value of 5,048 which is higher and worse.
NV Value
(4,419)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Clark (5,048) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (4,337).
Prior Value
(4,337)
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 Clark 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: Clark Number of Extreme Heat Days

Current Value:
27
Days
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Clark (27) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (25).
Prior Value
(25)
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 Clark 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: Clark Number of Extreme Heat Events

Current Value:
23
Events
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Clark (23) is less and better 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 Clark 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: Clark Number of Extreme Precipitation Days

Current Value:
7
Days
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Clark (7) is less and better than the previously measured value (12).
Prior Value
(12)
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 Clark 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: Clark Weeks of Moderate Drought or Worse

Current Value:
47
Weeks per year
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Clark (47) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (21).
Prior Value
(21)
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 Clark 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.