All Indicators

INDICATORS
People 65 or Older Living Alone
The share of residents 65 or older in a geographic area who are living alone.
Early Prenatal Care by Mother's Race/Ethnicity
The number of births to women who initiated prenatal care during the first trimester of pregnancy (before 13 weeks gestation), expressed as a percentage of all live births within each racial and ethnic group.
Prevalence of Overweight Adults
The percentage of adults who have a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 25. The index is an estimate of body fat based on height and weight. A person with a BMI between 25 and 30 is considered overweight, and those with a BMI over 30 are considered obese.
Preterm Births
The percentage of babies born 4 weeks before the mother's due date, out of all live births. This means the gestational age of the baby is less than 36 weeks.
Infant Mortality Rate
The number of deaths per 1,000 live births per year for infants under the age of one year, averaged over five years.
Children with Elevated Blood Lead Levels
The percentage of screened children aged 9 months to 4 years that had confirmed elevated blood lead levels, expressed as a rate per 1,000 children ages 0 to 4.
Children Living in Poverty
The 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 2021, the threshold for a four-person family with two children was $27,479.
Children Living in Poverty by Race/Ethnicity
The number of children under 18 living below the federally defined poverty line, expressed as a percentage of all children under 18 within a racial and ethnic group. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2021, the threshold for a four-person family with two children was $27,479.
Disengaged Youth
The percentage of the population ages 16-19 that is not enrolled in school and not working (either unemployed or not in the labor force).
Live Births to Teen Mothers
The number of babies born to females ages 15 to 19, expressed as a rate per 1,000 females.
Youth Arrests
The number of arrests of youth ages 10-24 arrested for Group A offenses, expressed per 10,000 youth. Group A offenses include assault, theft, vandalism, homicide, sexual offenses and weapons violations.
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Establishments
The number of establishments in the Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector, shown as a rate per 10,000 people.
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Employment
The share of jobs in the Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector, shown as a percentage of all jobs in a geographical area.
Tourism Spending
The economic impact of the travel and tourism industry on a geographic area, measured by total expenditures related to travel/tourism expenses.
Voter Participation Rate
The percentage of the voting-age population (18 and over) that voted in an election.
Charitable Contributions
Contributions to charitable organizations, measured as a percentage of income.
Protected Land
The percentage of acreage in Essex County that is classified as "Protected" under the Massachusetts Land Protection Program.
Days with Good Air Quality
The percentage of days for which air quality was monitored and found to be good, indicating healthy air both for sensitive groups, such as people with asthma, and for the population as a whole. The Air Quality Index (AQI) summarizes levels of ground-level ozone, particulate matter (soot and other particles), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide into one measure.
Beach Contamination
The percentage of water samples from public and semi-public (i.e. campgrounds, hotels, country clubs) beaches tested by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health that were found to have greater levels of bacteria than what is considered safe for bathing.
Daily Water Use per Resident
The average amount of water used daily in a geographic area, expressed as a rate per person.
Crimes Against People
The number of reported crimes against people, per 1,000 residents. Murder, kidnapping/abduction, forcible and statutory rape, aggravated and sexual assault, and intimidation/stalking are included in this measure.
Crimes Against Property
The number of property crimes, per 1,000 residents. These crimes include arson, burglary, theft, fraud, embezzlement, and destruction/vandalism.
Drug-Related Arrests
The number of felony and misdemeanor drug arrests per 1,000 residents.
Reports of Domestic Violence
The rate of reported domestic violence victims per 1,000 residents. Domestic violence includes assaults, sex offenses, and violations of orders of protection among any family members (not just spouses or intimate partners).
Incarceration Rates
The rate of incarcerations, per 10,000 residents, per year. Incarcerations include those who are detained while awaiting trial, civilly committed or criminally sentenced.
Recidivism
The percentage of released inmates who are re-incarcerated within three years of their release.
Households Without Vehicles
The number of households which do not report having a vehicle kept at the home, available for use, expressed as a percentage of all households.
Means of Transportation to Work
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.
Traffic Injuries and Fatalities
The number of traffic injuries and deaths in a region, expressed as a rate per 1,000 residents.
Households With Internet Access
The percentage of households that have access to the Internet.
Change in Total Population
The percent change in number of residents of a geographic area since 2000.
Change in Population by Age/Sex
The growth or decline in the number of residents of a geographic area, broken down by gender and age.
People with Disabilities
The percentage of the people living with a disability, out of all people not living in institutions.
Households by Type
The percentage of households composed of married couples (with and without children), singles, and other variations.
Single-Parent Families by Sex
The percentage of single-parent families with children, as a percent of all families with children under 18, and broken down by the sex of the parent.
Single-Parent Families by Race/Ethnicity
The percentage of single-parent families with children, as a percent of all families with children under 18, by race/ethnicity.
Change in Population by Race/Ethnicity
The percentage change of residents within a geographic area, broken down by racial and ethnic groups.
Foreign-Born Population
The percentage of the population in a region that is foreign-born, which includes anyone who is not a U.S. citizen at birth. People who become U.S. citizens through naturalization are considered foreign-born.
Language Diversity
The share of people 5 and older in a geographic area who speak a language other than English at home. This includes both people who speak English well and those who do not.
Change in Total Jobs
The growth or decline in total jobs, shown as a percentage gain or loss from the previous year.
Change in Jobs by Sector
The net growth or decline in jobs by sector, shown as a percentage gain or loss from 2001 to 2021.
Change in Average Salary
The cumulative percentage change in average salary since 2000.
Change in Average Salary by Sector
The overall percentage change in average salary, total and by sector, since 2000.
Average Salary by Sector
The average annual salary paid to workers in each economic sector.
Median Earnings by Occupation by Gender
The ratio of female to male median earnings for various occupations.
People Entering/Leaving County for Work
The percentage of workers, age 16 or older, that entered or left the county for work during the year.
Employer Size
Employers grouped by the number of people employed, and presented as a share of businesses with employees.
Self-Employment Revenue
The amount of revenue brought into a community by self-employment, presented per working-age resident.
Business Ownership by Race/Ethnicity
The number of businesses owned, broken down by race/ethnicity expressed as a percentage of all businesses.
Unemployment Rate
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).
Unemployment Rate by Race/Ethnicity
The unemployment rate for racial and ethnic groups in a geographic area. Unemployed individuals are those without jobs who are able, available and seeking work; the rate presents them as a share 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).
Prekindergarten Participation
The number of children enrolled in public or private prekindergarten education programs, expressed as a percentage of all children age 4.
Female Enrollment in School
The share of students enrolled in various levels of education who are female.
Chronically Absent Students
The share of students in a school or district missing 10% or more of days in a school year due to absence.
Per-Student Spending
Total spending by public school districts, divided by total pupils.
Bullying
The number of incidents of bullying reported by school districts, per 1,000 students in the school districts in a county or school district.
Student Performance on Grade 3 Reading
The percentage of students considered proficient on one of the state's 3rd grade English Language Arts test, either the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) or the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC).
Student Performance on Grade 8 Math by Student Group
The percentage of students considered proficient on one of the state's 8th grade math test, either the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) or the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC).
Student Performance on Grade 10 English Language Arts
The percentage of students considered proficient on of the state's 10th grade English Language Arts test, the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS).
Student Performance on Grade 10 Math
The percentage of students considered proficient on of the state's 10th grade math test, the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS).
High School Cohort Graduation Rate
The number of students graduating after four years of high school, expressed as a percentage of their cohort. A cohort is a class of ninth-graders beginning high school in the same academic year.
High School Cohort Graduation Rate by Student Group
The number of students graduating after four years of high school, expressed as a percentage of their cohort. A cohort is a class of ninth-graders beginning high school in the same academic year.
Education Levels of Adults
The number of residents with a particular level of education, expressed as a percentage of all residents 25 and older.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher by Race/Ethnicity
The number of residents with a particular level of education in a region, expressed as a percentage of all residents 25 and older, broken down by race and ethnicity.
Income in Relation to Poverty Level
The share of residents with incomes below the poverty level, and at various proportions of the poverty level (below half, double the poverty level, etc.). Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2021, the threshold for a four-person family with two children was $27,479.
People Living in Poverty by Race/Ethnicity
The proportion of people within racial and ethnic groups with incomes below the poverty line. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2021, the threshold for a four-person family with two children was $27,479.
Median Household Income
Median household income, in 2021 dollars. Half of incomes are below the median and half are above.
Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity
Median household income, in 2021 dollars. Half of incomes are below the median and half are above.
Median Household Income by Household Type
Median household income, in 2021 dollars, broken down by type of household. Half of incomes are below the median and half are above.
Living Wage Rate by Household Type
The level of income needed for households of different sizes and types in a region to be able to pay for necessities including housing and food without outside assistance.
Access to Financial Services, by Race/Ethnicity
The percentage of households that have neither a checking nor savings account (unbanked) or have an account but instead relied on alternative financial services (underbanked) in the past 12 months.
Households Receiving Temporary Assistance
The number of households that received any public assistance or welfare payments in the past 12 months, expressed as a percentage of total households.
Households Receiving Federal Food Assistance
The share of households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly called food stamps.
Participation in Food Assistance by Race/Ethnicity
The proportion of households broken out by race and ethnicity that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps).
Earned Income Tax Credit Participation
The proportion of people filing taxes who receive the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
Economically Disadvantaged Students
The share of students who are economically disadvantaged. Economic disadvantage is based on a student's participation in social safety net programs.
Median Home Value
The home value reported by the homeowner to the Census Bureau, adjusted for inflation. The median represents the mid-point of home values (half the values are above the median and half below).
Cost of Homeownership
The median home value divided by the median household income, adjusted for inflation.
Cost of Renting
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 high percentage may reflect relatively high rents, low incomes, or both.
Homeownership Rates
The percentage of all occupied housing units (not vacant) that are owner-occupied (not rented).
Homeownership Rates by Race/Ethnicity
The number of owner-occupied units (not rented) as a percent of all occupied units (not vacant) for various racial and ethnic groups.
Homeless Persons
The prevalence of homelessness, expressed as a measure of homeless persons per 10,000 residents.
People Without Health Insurance
The percentage of people under 65 who are not covered by some form of health insurance, including public sources of health insurance like Medicaid and Medicare.
Medical Care Expenses
Total Medical Expenses (TME) measures all spending on medical care paid to health care providers, per patient per month.
Prevalence of Children with Asthma
This measures the prevalence of asthma among children in grades K-8, as reported by schools to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Prevalence of Overweight Children
The share of children in grades 1, 4, 7 and 10 considered overweight according to the Body Mass Index. Children are considered overweight if their BMI is at or above the 85th percentile for their age and gender, and they are considered obese at or above the 95th percentile. BMI is an estimate of body fat based on height and weight.
Diabetes Incidence
The number of adults who have been diagnosed with a new case of diabetes by a doctor (not including gestational diabetes), in each year per 10,000 residents.
Chronic Disease Among Older Adults
The percentage of adults aged 65+ who have 4 or more chronic health diseases. Chronic diseases may include diabetes, stroke, cancer, asthma, hypertension, hypothyroidism, arthritis, anemia, stroke, glaucoma, cataracts, Alzheimer's disease or related dementia and heart disease, attacks, fibrillation or failure,
Cancer Incidence
The age-adjusted rate of all new cancers diagnosed per 10,000 residents, averaged over five years.
Cancer Mortality Rate
The age-adjusted mortality rate due to cancer per 10,000 residents of a region.
Heart Disease Mortality Rate
The number of deaths per year due to heart disease, expressed as an age-adjusted rate per 10,000 residents.
Mortality Rate
The number of deaths per year, expressed as an age-adjusted rate per 10,000 residents.
People who Smoke
The percent of adults who report currently smoking.
Use of Illegal Drugs
The rate of people age 18 and older who have used an illicit drug in the past month.
Youth Use of Illegal Drugs
The rate of adolescents aged 12-17 reporting use of any illicit drug (e.g. marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, unauthorized use of prescription drugs, etc.) in the last 30 days.
Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions
The number of people from a geographic area (county, city or town) admitted to alcohol/substance abuse treatment centers anywhere in the state, expressed as a rate per 10,000 residents.
Drug Overdose Mortality Rate
Deaths due to drug overdoses, expressed as a rate per 100,000 residents.
Prevalence of Mental Illness
The rate of individuals 18 and older reporting any mental illness or serious mental illness in the past 12 months.
Suicide Rate
Deaths due to suicide, expressed as a rate per 10,000 residents.
Children Living in Poverty by Race/Ethnicity
The number of children under 18 living below the federally defined poverty line, expressed as a percentage of all children under 18 within a racial and ethnic group. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2021, the threshold for a four-person family with two children was $27,479.
Single-Parent Families by Race/Ethnicity
The percentage of single-parent families with children, as a percent of all families with children under 18, by race/ethnicity.
Change in Population by Race/Ethnicity
The percentage change of residents within a geographic area, broken down by racial and ethnic groups.
Unemployment Rate by Race/Ethnicity
The unemployment rate for racial and ethnic groups in a geographic area. Unemployed individuals are those without jobs who are able, available and seeking work; the rate presents them as a share 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).
Student Performance on Grade 3 Reading
The percentage of students considered proficient on one of the state's 3rd grade English Language Arts test, either the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) or the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC).
Student Performance on Grade 8 Math by Student Group
The percentage of students considered proficient on one of the state's 8th grade math test, either the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) or the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC).
Student Performance on Grade 10 English Language Arts
The percentage of students considered proficient on of the state's 10th grade English Language Arts test, the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS).
Student Performance on Grade 10 Math
The percentage of students considered proficient on of the state's 10th grade math test, the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS).
High School Cohort Graduation Rate by Student Group
The number of students graduating after four years of high school, expressed as a percentage of their cohort. A cohort is a class of ninth-graders beginning high school in the same academic year.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher by Race/Ethnicity
The number of residents with a particular level of education in a region, expressed as a percentage of all residents 25 and older, broken down by race and ethnicity.
People Living in Poverty by Race/Ethnicity
The proportion of people within racial and ethnic groups with incomes below the poverty line. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2021, the threshold for a four-person family with two children was $27,479.
Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity
Median household income, in 2021 dollars. Half of incomes are below the median and half are above.
Participation in Food Assistance by Race/Ethnicity
The proportion of households broken out by race and ethnicity that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps).
Homeownership Rates by Race/Ethnicity
The number of owner-occupied units (not rented) as a percent of all occupied units (not vacant) for various racial and ethnic groups.