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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

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

green diamond with downward arrow inside it lower than the comparison value; red diamond with downward arrow inside it higher than the comparison value; blue diamond with downward arrow inside it not statistically different from comparison value.

Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

green triangle with upward trending arrow inside it higher than the previous measurement period; green triangle with downward trending arrow inside it lower than the previous measurement period; blue equals sign no statistically different change  from previous measurement period.

green chart bars Significantly better than the overall value

red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

gray chart bars No data on significance available

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People 65+ Living Alone

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Measurement Period: 2018-2022
This indicator shows the percentage of people aged 65 years and over who live alone.
 
Numerator = Total estimate of persons aged 65+ living alone
Denominator = Total population estimate aged 65+

Why is this important?

People over age 65 who live alone may be at risk for social isolation, limited access to support, or inadequate assistance in emergency situations. Older adults who do not live alone are most likely to live with a spouse, but they may also live with a child or other relative, a non-relative, or in group quarters. The Commonwealth Fund Commission on the Elderly Living Alone indicated that one third of older Americans live alone, and that one quarter of those living alone live in poverty and report poor health. Rates of living alone are typically higher in urban areas and among women. Older people living alone may lack social support, and are at high risk for institutionalization or losing their independent life style. Living alone should not be equated with being lonely or isolated, but many older people who live alone are vulnerable due to social isolation, poverty, disabilities, lack of access to care, or inadequate housing.
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People 65+ Living Alone

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Measurement Period: 2018-2022
Data Source: American Community Survey 5-Year
November 14, 2024
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0.0%
0.0% - 17.8%
17.8% - 27.1%
27.1% - 36.4%
36.4% - 44.2%
There are 33 Zip Code values. The lowest value is 0%, and the highest value is 44.2%. Half of the values are between 20.8% and 35.3%. The middle (median) value is 27.1%.

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Filed under: Community / Social Environment, Health / Older Adults, Social Determinants of Health, Older Adults