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.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Households with Cash Public Assistance Income
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This indicator shows the percentage of households receiving general assistance and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). It does not include Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Why is this important?
Households receiving public assistance generally have difficulty providing adequate care for all members of the household. Individuals in these households may not be able to afford the resources necessary to succeed in school and at work, and in some cases, may defer or decline treatment for health conditions.
| County/City | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- American Community Survey 5-Year
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Economy / Government Assistance, Economy / Poverty, Physical Determinants of Health, Social Determinants of Health