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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: Blackford

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Employer Establishments

Current Value:

County: Blackford Employer Establishments

232
Number of Establishments
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (232) is less  than the previously measured value (240).
Prior Value
(240)
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 Blackford 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: Blackford Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
53.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 53.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 56.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.0%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 53.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (59.1%), Blackford has a value of 53.1% which is lower and worse.
IN Value
(59.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Blackford has a value of 53.1% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(58.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
53.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 53.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 59.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 56.1%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 53.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (61.0%), Blackford has a value of 53.0% which is lower and worse.
IN Value
(61.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Blackford has a value of 53.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(59.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Size of Labor Force

Current Value:

County: Blackford Size of Labor Force

4,739
Persons
(February 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (4,739) is greater and better than the previously measured value (4,715).
Prior Value
(4,715)
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 Blackford 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: Blackford Total Employment

Current Value:

County: Blackford Total Employment

2,499
Paid Employees
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (2,499) is less  than the previously measured value (2,562).
Prior Value
(2,562)
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 Blackford 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: Blackford Total Employment Change

Current Value:

County: Blackford Total Employment Change

-2.5%
(2020-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of -2.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than -2.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -4.2%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of -2.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than -2.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -5.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (-2.4%), Blackford has a value of -2.5% which is lower and worse.
IN Value
(-2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (-4.3%), Blackford has a value of -2.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(-4.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (-2.5%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (-9.3%).
Prior Value
(-9.3%)
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 Blackford 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: Blackford Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
4.5%
(January 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 4.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.3%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 4.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on non-seasonally-adjusted data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (3.8%), Blackford has a value of 4.5% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (4.1%), Blackford has a value of 4.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(4.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (4.5%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3.3%).
Prior Value
(3.3%)
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 Blackford 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: Blackford

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: Blackford Child Food Insecurity Rate

14.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 14.8% which is in the worst 25% 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 14.2%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 14.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (12.9%), Blackford has a value of 14.8% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.8%), Blackford has a value of 14.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (14.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (20.1%).
Prior Value
(20.1%)
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 Blackford 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: Blackford Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,134 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (23%), Blackford has a value of 0% which is lower and better.
IN Value
(23%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (25%), Blackford has a value of 0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(25%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (9%).
Prior Value
(9%)
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 Blackford 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: Blackford Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: Blackford Food Insecurity Rate

14.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 14.4% which is in the worst 25% 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 12.2%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 14.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (10.7%), Blackford has a value of 14.4% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(10.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.4%), Blackford has a value of 14.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (14.4%) is less and better 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 Blackford 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: Blackford Households Receiving SNAP with Children

Current Value:
38.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (51.3%), Blackford has a value of 38.1%.
IN Value
(51.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (47.9%), Blackford has a value of 38.1%.
US Value
(47.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count)

Current Value:
288
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
19.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 19.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.3%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 19.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (16.6%), Blackford has a value of 19.5% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(16.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (19.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (28.6%).
Prior Value
(28.6%)
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: Blackford Projected Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: Blackford Projected Food Insecurity Rate

15.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 15.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.9%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 15.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (13.3%), Blackford has a value of 15.4% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(13.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (15.4%) is less and better than the previously measured value (18.5%).
Prior Value
(18.5%)
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.

County: Blackford Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

Current Value:
56.1%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 56.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 47.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 52.5%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 56.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 47.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 63.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,710 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (46.7%), Blackford has a value of 56.1% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(46.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (42.8%), Blackford has a value of 56.1% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(42.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (56.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (41.4%).
Prior Value
(41.4%)
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 Blackford 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: Blackford

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Households with Cash Public Assistance Income

Current Value:
0.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 0.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.3%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 91 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 0.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,923 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (1.8%), Blackford has a value of 0.8% which is lower and better.
IN Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.7%), Blackford has a value of 0.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(2.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Homeowner Vacancy Rate

Current Value:

County: Blackford Homeowner Vacancy Rate

3.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 3.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.4%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 3.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (1.0%), Blackford has a value of 3.0% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(1.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.1%), Blackford has a value of 3.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(1.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Homeownership

Current Value:

County: Blackford Homeownership

64.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 64.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 67.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 64.1%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 64.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 60.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (63.5%), Blackford has a value of 64.3% which is higher and better.
IN Value
(63.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Blackford has a value of 64.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Housing Units

Current Value:

County: Blackford Housing Units

5,848
Housing units
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (5,848) is less  than the previously measured value (5,852).
Prior Value
(5,852)
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 Blackford 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: Blackford Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

County: Blackford Median Household Gross Rent

$701
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of $701 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $816 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $904.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value ($967), Blackford has a value of $701 which is lower and better.
IN Value
($967)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Blackford has a value of $701 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,268)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

County: Blackford Median Housing Unit Value

$90,200
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of $90,200 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $158,950 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $131,925.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value ($183,600), Blackford has a value of $90,200 which is lower and worse.
IN Value
($183,600)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Blackford has a value of $90,200 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($281,900)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$417
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of $417 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $445 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $471.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value ($477), Blackford has a value of $417 which is lower and better.
IN Value
($477)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value ($584), Blackford has a value of $417 which is lower and better.
US Value
($584)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:
$1,022
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of $1,022 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,191 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,291.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value ($1,301), Blackford has a value of $1,022 which is lower and better.
IN Value
($1,301)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Blackford has a value of $1,022 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,828)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Mortgaged Owners Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Housing

24.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 24.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.1%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value (19.1%), Blackford has a value of 24.1% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(19.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (27.2%), Blackford has a value of 24.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(27.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (24.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (24.0%).
Prior Value
(24.0%)
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 Blackford 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 (25.5%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

County: Blackford Overcrowded Households

Current Value:

County: Blackford Overcrowded Households

0.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 0.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.3%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value (1.7%), Blackford has a value of 0.8% which is lower and better.
IN Value
(1.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.4%), Blackford has a value of 0.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

56.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 56.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 42.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 46.4%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 56.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (46.9%), Blackford has a value of 56.1% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(46.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Blackford has a value of 56.1% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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 (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

County: Blackford Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

County: Blackford Severe Housing Problems

10.4%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 10.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.0%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 10.4% which is in the best 50% 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 IN Value (12.2%), Blackford has a value of 10.4% which is lower and better.
IN Value
(12.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Blackford has a value of 10.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (10.4%) 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.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Gender Pay Gap

Current Value:

County: Blackford Gender Pay Gap

$0.74
Cents on the dollar
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of $0.74 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $0.67 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $0.62.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value ($0.69), Blackford has a value of $0.74 which is higher and better.
IN Value
($0.69)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value ($0.72), Blackford has a value of $0.74 which is higher and better.
US Value
($0.72)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold

52.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 52.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 60.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 57.6%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value (61.0%), Blackford has a value of 52.1% which is lower and worse.
IN Value
(61.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (52.1%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (57.7%).
Prior Value
(57.7%)
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.

County: Blackford Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

28.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 28.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.9%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value (27.0%), Blackford has a value of 28.4% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(27.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (28.4%) is less and better than the previously measured value (30.2%).
Prior Value
(30.2%)
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.

County: Blackford Income Inequality

Current Value:

County: Blackford Income Inequality

0.484
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 0.484 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.420 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.439.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 0.484 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.445 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.470.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (0.452), Blackford has a value of 0.484 which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(0.452)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (0.483), Blackford has a value of 0.484 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(0.483)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Median Household Income

Current Value:

County: Blackford Median Household Income

$51,108
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of $51,108 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $64,196 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $59,524.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of $51,108 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value ($67,173), Blackford has a value of $51,108 which is lower and worse.
IN Value
($67,173)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Blackford has a value of $51,108 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Per Capita Income

Current Value:

County: Blackford Per Capita Income

$29,751
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of $29,751 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $32,184 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $30,095.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of $29,751 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value ($35,578), Blackford has a value of $29,751 which is lower and worse.
IN Value
($35,578)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Blackford has a value of $29,751 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
19.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 19.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.7%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 19.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (16.1%), Blackford has a value of 19.5% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(16.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Blackford has a value of 19.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Families Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:
33.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 33.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.2%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 33.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (22.8%), Blackford has a value of 33.1% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(22.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (22.7%), Blackford has a value of 33.1% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(22.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Blackford Families Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
11.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 11.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.1%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 11.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,104 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (8.5%), Blackford has a value of 11.3% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(8.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Blackford has a value of 11.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Households Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
19.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 19.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.3%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value (12.0%), Blackford has a value of 19.5% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (19.5%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (12.2%).
Prior Value
(12.2%)
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.

County: Blackford People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
9.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 9.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.7%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 9.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (8.1%), Blackford has a value of 9.7% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(8.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.0%), Blackford has a value of 9.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)

Current Value:
242
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

Current Value:
58.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 58.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 69.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 65.5%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 58.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 66.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 59.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (70.4%), Blackford has a value of 58.4% which is lower and worse.
IN Value
(70.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (71.2%), Blackford has a value of 58.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(71.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford People Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:
41.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 41.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 30.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 34.5%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value (29.6%), Blackford has a value of 41.6% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(29.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (28.8%), Blackford has a value of 41.6% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(28.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Blackford People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
17.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 17.0% which is in the worst 25% 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 14.1%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 17.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (12.3%), Blackford has a value of 17.0% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(12.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Blackford has a value of 17.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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 (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)

County: Blackford Young Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
13.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 13.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.2%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 13.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (18.4%), Blackford has a value of 13.8% which is lower and better.
IN Value
(18.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (18.1%), Blackford has a value of 13.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(18.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford Youth not in School or Working

Current Value:

County: Blackford Youth not in School or Working

6.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 6.9% which is in the worst 25% 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 3.2%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 6.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,130 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (1.7%), Blackford has a value of 6.9% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(1.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.8%), Blackford has a value of 6.9% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Child Care Centers

Current Value:

County: Blackford Child Care Centers

6.5
Per 1,000 population under age 5
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 6.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 3.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 2.9.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value (3.6), Blackford has a value of 6.5 which is higher and better.
IN Value
(3.6)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0), Blackford has a value of 6.5 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(7.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (6.5) is greater and better than the previously measured value (3.2).
Prior Value
(3.2)
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.

County: Blackford

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:
14.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 14.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 19.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 15.4%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 14.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (28.2%), Blackford has a value of 14.8% which is lower and worse.
IN Value
(28.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Blackford has a value of 14.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:
90.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 90.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 90.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 87.8%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 90.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (90.0%), Blackford has a value of 90.4% which is higher and better.
IN Value
(90.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Blackford has a value of 90.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Current Value:

County: Blackford Student-to-Teacher Ratio

14.4
Students per teacher
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 14.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.9.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 14.4 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.7.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,125 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (15.8), Blackford has a value of 14.4 which is lower and better.
IN Value
(15.8)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (15.4), Blackford has a value of 14.4 which is lower and better.
US Value
(15.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (14.4) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (14.0).
Prior Value
(14.0)
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 Blackford 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: Blackford

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford High School Graduation

Current Value:

County: Blackford High School Graduation

87.5%
(2020-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 87.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 92.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 88.7%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value (88.3%), Blackford has a value of 87.5% which is lower and worse.
IN Value
(88.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (86.2%), Blackford has a value of 87.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(86.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (87.5%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (92.5%).
Prior Value
(92.5%)
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (90.7%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(90.7%)

County: Blackford

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

Current Value:
104
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (104) is less and better than the previously measured value (270).
Prior Value
(270)
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 Blackford 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: Blackford

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Access to Exercise Opportunities

Current Value:
42.5%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 42.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 61.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 48.5%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 42.5% which is in the worst 25% 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 IN Value (76.5%), Blackford has a value of 42.5% which is lower and worse.
IN Value
(76.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (84.1%), Blackford has a value of 42.5% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (42.5%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (47.2%).
Prior Value
(47.2%)
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.

County: Blackford Access to Parks

Current Value:

County: Blackford Access to Parks

0.3%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 0.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 0.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value (42.1%), Blackford has a value of 0.3% which is lower and worse.
IN Value
(42.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (0.3%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (0.0%).
Prior Value
(0.0%)
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: Blackford Food Environment Index

Current Value:

County: Blackford Food Environment Index

7.0
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 7.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 8.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.6.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 90 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 7.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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 IN Value (6.8), Blackford has a value of 7.0 which is higher and better.
IN Value
(6.8)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Blackford has a value of 7.0 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (7.0) is greater and better than the previously measured value (6.8).
Prior Value
(6.8)
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 Blackford 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: Blackford Liquor Store Density

Current Value:

County: Blackford Liquor Store Density

57.9
Stores per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 57.9 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.6.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 67 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 57.9 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,477 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (12.5), Blackford has a value of 57.9 which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(12.5)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.7), Blackford has a value of 57.9 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (57.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (24.8).
Prior Value
(24.8)
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 Blackford 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: Blackford Proximity to Highways

Current Value:

County: Blackford Proximity to Highways

0.0%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (0.1%), Blackford has a value of 0.0% which is lower and better.
IN Value
(0.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (0.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.0%).
Prior Value
(0.0%)
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: Blackford

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Houses Built Prior to 1950

Current Value:

County: Blackford Houses Built Prior to 1950

40.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 40.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.8%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 40.9% which is in the worst 25% 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 IN Value (21.6%), Blackford has a value of 40.9% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(21.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Blackford has a value of 40.9% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford 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: Blackford

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Number of Extreme Heat Days

Current Value:

County: Blackford Number of Extreme Heat Days

15
Days
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (15) is less and better than the previously measured value (23).
Prior Value
(23)
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 Blackford 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: Blackford Number of Extreme Heat Events

Current Value:

County: Blackford Number of Extreme Heat Events

12
Events
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (12) is less and better than the previously measured value (17).
Prior Value
(17)
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 Blackford 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: Blackford Number of Extreme Precipitation Days

Current Value:
2
Days
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (2) is less and better than the previously measured value (15).
Prior Value
(15)
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 Blackford 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: Blackford Weeks of Moderate Drought or Worse

Current Value:
0
Weeks per year
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0).
Prior Value
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 Blackford 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.