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Compared to Distribution

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

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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red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

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Healthy Eating

Healthy Eating

Healthy Eating

Child Food Insecurity Rate

Value
Compared to:

Healthy Eating

Child Food Insecurity Rate

Value
Compared to:

Child Food Insecurity Rate County/City: Fairfax County

Current Value:

Child Food Insecurity Rate County/City: Fairfax County

5.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 5.6% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.8% while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.0%.
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 5.6% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.1% while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the VA Value (13.6%), Fairfax County has a value of 5.6% which is lower and better.
VA Value
(13.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Compared to the US Value (18.5%), Fairfax County has a value of 5.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(18.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Fairfax County (5.6%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2.2%).
Prior Value
(2.2%)
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 Fairfax County 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.

Healthy Eating

Food Insecurity Rate

Value
Compared to:

Healthy Eating

Food Insecurity Rate

Value
Compared to:

Food Insecurity Rate County/City: Fairfax County

Current Value:

Food Insecurity Rate County/City: Fairfax County

8.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 8.4% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.1% while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.1%.
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 8.4% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.2% while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the VA Value (11.1%), Fairfax County has a value of 8.4% which is lower and better.
VA Value
(11.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.5%), Fairfax County has a value of 8.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Fairfax County (8.4%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (5.8%).
Prior Value
(5.8%)
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 Fairfax County 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.
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Healthy Eating

Adults 20+ Who Are Obese

Value
Compared to:

Healthy Eating

Adults 20+ Who Are Obese

Value
Compared to:

Adults 20+ Who Are Obese County/City: Fairfax County

Current Value:

Adults 20+ Who Are Obese County/City: Fairfax County

22.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 22.5% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.4% while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.6%.
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 22.5% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.6% while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, Fairfax County (22.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (21.4%).
Prior Value
(21.4%)
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 Fairfax County 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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (36.0%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(36.0%)
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Healthy Environment & Active Living

Healthy Environment & Active Living

Healthy Environment & Active Living

Access to Exercise Opportunities

Value
Compared to:

Healthy Environment & Active Living

Access to Exercise Opportunities

Value
Compared to:

Access to Exercise Opportunities County/City: Fairfax County

Current Value:

Access to Exercise Opportunities County/City: Fairfax County

99.8%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 99.8% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50%  have a value higher than 71.3% while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.4%.
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 99.8% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50%  have a value higher than 64.0% while counties/cities 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 VA Value (83.6%), Fairfax County has a value of 99.8% which is higher and better.
VA Value
(83.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Compared to the US Value (84.1%), Fairfax County has a value of 99.8% which is higher and better.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Fairfax County (99.8%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (99.7%).
Prior Value
(99.7%)
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.

Healthy Environment & Active Living

Access to Parks

Value
Compared to:

Healthy Environment & Active Living

Access to Parks

Value
Compared to:

Access to Parks County/City: Fairfax County

Current Value:

Access to Parks County/City: Fairfax County

95.3%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 95.3% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50%  have a value higher than 26.9% while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value lower than 10.9%.
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 95.3% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50%  have a value higher than 24.7% while counties/cities 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 VA Value (55.2%), Fairfax County has a value of 95.3% which is higher and better.
VA Value
(55.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Compared to the prior value, Fairfax County (95.3%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (93.5%).
Prior Value
(93.5%)
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.
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Healthy Environment & Active Living

Workers who Walk to Work

Value
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Healthy Environment & Active Living

Workers who Walk to Work

Value
Compared to:

Workers who Walk to Work County/City: Fairfax County

Current Value:

Workers who Walk to Work County/City: Fairfax County

1.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 1.6% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50%  have a value higher than 1.4% while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.8%.
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 1.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50%  have a value higher than 2.0% while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the VA Value (2.1%), Fairfax County has a value of 1.6% which is lower and worse.
VA Value
(2.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Fairfax County has a value of 1.6% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Fairfax County 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.
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Healthy Environment & Active Living

Adults Engaging in Physical Activity

Value
Compared to:

Healthy Environment & Active Living

Adults Engaging in Physical Activity

Value
Compared to:

Adults Engaging in Physical Activity Health District: Fairfax

Current Value:

Adults Engaging in Physical Activity Health District: Fairfax

86.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Health Districts, Fairfax has a value of 86.8% which is in the best 50% of health districts. Health districts in the best 50%  have a value higher than 78.9% while health districts in the worst 25% have a value lower than 72.1%.
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 28 Virginia health districts.
Compared to the VA Value (79.1%), Fairfax has a value of 86.8% which is higher and better.
VA Value
(79.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Compared to the US Value (76.3%), Fairfax has a value of 86.8% which is higher and better.
US Value
(76.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Fairfax (86.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (85.4%).
Prior Value
(85.4%)
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 Fairfax 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.

Promoting Behavioral Health

Promoting Behavioral Health

Promoting Behavioral Health

Adults who Drink Excessively

Value
Compared to:

Promoting Behavioral Health

Adults who Drink Excessively

Value
Compared to:

Adults who Drink Excessively County/City: Fairfax County

Current Value:

Adults who Drink Excessively County/City: Fairfax County

16.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 16.0% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.4% while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.7%.
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 16.0% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.9% while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the VA Value (17.8%), Fairfax County has a value of 16.0% which is lower and better.
VA Value
(17.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Compared to the US Value (18.1%), Fairfax County has a value of 16.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(18.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Fairfax County (16.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (16.9%).
Prior Value
(16.9%)
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 Fairfax County 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.

Promoting Behavioral Health

Frequent Mental Distress

Value
Compared to:

Promoting Behavioral Health

Frequent Mental Distress

Value
Compared to:

Frequent Mental Distress County/City: Fairfax County

Current Value:

Frequent Mental Distress County/City: Fairfax County

10.1%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 10.1% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.7% while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.9%.
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 10.1% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.8% while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,121 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the VA Value (13.0%), Fairfax County has a value of 10.1% which is lower and better.
VA Value
(13.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Compared to the US Value (14.0%), Fairfax County has a value of 10.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Fairfax County (10.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (9.9%).
Prior Value
(9.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Promoting Behavioral Health

Poor Mental Health: 14+ Days

Value
Compared to:

Promoting Behavioral Health

Poor Mental Health: 14+ Days

Value
Compared to:

Poor Mental Health: 14+ Days County/City: Fairfax County

Current Value:

Poor Mental Health: 14+ Days County/City: Fairfax County

13.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 13.0% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.8% while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.1%.
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 13.0% which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.2% while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (15.8%), Fairfax County has a value of 13.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(15.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Promoting Behavioral Health

Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning

Value
Compared to:

Promoting Behavioral Health

Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning

Value
Compared to:

Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning County/City: Fairfax County

Current Value:

Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning County/City: Fairfax County

10.0
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 10.0 which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.1 while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36.5.
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 104 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Fairfax County has a value of 10.0 which is in the best 50% of counties/cities. Counties/cities in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.2 while counties/cities in the worst 25% have a value higher than 35.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,899 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the VA Value (24.9), Fairfax County has a value of 10.0 which is lower and better.
VA Value
(24.9)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Compared to the US Value (27.2), Fairfax County has a value of 10.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(27.2)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (20.7), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(20.7)
<div>SU-03: Reduce drug overdose deaths <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
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