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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

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Sussex

Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Chlamydia Cases

Current Value:

County: Sussex Chlamydia Cases

195
Cases
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (195) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (191).
Prior Value
(191)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Gonorrhea Cases

Current Value:

County: Sussex Gonorrhea Cases

42
Cases
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (42) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (31).
Prior Value
(31)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex HIV Prevalence Rate

Current Value:

County: Sussex HIV Prevalence Rate

150.9
Cases per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (448.5), Sussex has a value of 150.9.
NJ Value
(448.5)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (382.2), Sussex has a value of 150.9.
US Value
(382.2)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (150.9) is less  than the previously measured value (155.0).
Prior Value
(155.0)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Syphilis Cases

Current Value:

County: Sussex Syphilis Cases

1
Cases
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1).
Prior Value
(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 Sussex 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: Sussex

Health / Tobacco Use

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Health / Tobacco Use

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Adults who Currently Use Smokeless Tobacco

Current Value:
0.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex 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 2.4%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 20 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value (1.7%), Sussex has a value of 0.8% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(1.7%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (0.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.8%).
Prior Value
(1.8%)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Adults who Smoke

Current Value:

County: Sussex Adults who Smoke

12.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 12.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.6%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 12.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (13.5%), Sussex has a value of 12.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (6.1%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(6.1%)
<div>TU-02: Reduce current cigarette smoking in adults <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

County: Sussex

Health / Weight Status

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Health / Weight Status

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Adults 20+ Who Are Obese

Current Value:

County: Sussex Adults 20+ Who Are Obese

31.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 31.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 29.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.0%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 31.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.6% while counties 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, Sussex (31.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (27.6%).
Prior Value
(27.6%)
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 Sussex 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%)
Compared to the NJ 2020 (23.8%), the target has not been met.
NJ 2020
(23.8%)
<div><span>The percentage of obese adults is an indicator of the overall health and lifestyle of a community. Obesity increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, cancer, hypertension, stroke, liver and gallbladder disease, respiratory problems, and osteoarthritis. Losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight help to prevent and control these diseases. Being obese also carries significant economic costs due to increased healthcare spending and lost earnings.</span></div>

County: Sussex

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Frequent Physical Distress

Current Value:
10.2%
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 10.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.6%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 10.2% which is in the best 50% 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 15.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NJ Value (11.1%), Sussex has a value of 10.2% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(11.1%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (11.0%), Sussex has a value of 10.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Sussex Insufficient Sleep

Current Value:

County: Sussex Insufficient Sleep

31.7%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 31.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 34.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36.0%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 31.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 34.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NJ Value (32.3%), Sussex has a value of 31.7% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(32.3%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (33.0%), Sussex has a value of 31.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(33.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (31.7%) is less and better than the previously measured value (36.0%).
Prior Value
(36.0%)
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (26.7%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(26.7%)

County: Sussex Limited Activity due to a Health Problem

Current Value:
13.9%
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 13.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.4%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value (16.1%), Sussex has a value of 13.9% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(16.1%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (13.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (12.5%).
Prior Value
(12.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Sussex Poor Physical Health: 14+ Days

Current Value:
10.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 10.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.9%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 10.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (10.9%), Sussex has a value of 10.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Sussex Poor Physical Health: Average Number of Days

Current Value:
3.2
Days
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 3.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.7.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 3.2 which is in the best 50% 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 4.3.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NJ Value (3.2), Sussex has a value of 3.2.
NJ Value
(3.2)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.3), Sussex has a value of 3.2 which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.3)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (3.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2.3).
Prior Value
(2.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Sussex Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Poor or Fair

13.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 13.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.3%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 13.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (16.1%), Sussex has a value of 13.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Sussex

Community / Civic Engagement

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Community / Civic Engagement

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Civic Engagement Ranking

Current Value:

County: Sussex Civic Engagement Ranking

10.0
(2010)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 10.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (10.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (6.0).
Prior Value
(6.0)
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: Sussex Voter Turnout: Presidential Election

Current Value:
78%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 78% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 72% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 69%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value (72%), Sussex has a value of 78% which is higher and better.
NJ Value
(72%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (78%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (73%).
Prior Value
(73%)
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 Sussex 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 (58.4%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(58.4%)
<div>SDOH-07: Increase the proportion of the voting-age citizens who vote</div>

County: Sussex

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Violent Crime Rate

Current Value:

County: Sussex Violent Crime Rate

42.5
Crimes per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 42.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 143.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 321.4.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the US Value (398.5), Sussex has a value of 42.5 which is lower and better.
US Value
(398.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Federal Bureau of Investigation
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (42.5) is less and better than the previously measured value (54.8).
Prior Value
(54.8)
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.

County: Sussex

Community / Demographics

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Community / Demographics

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Average Household Size

Current Value:

County: Sussex Average Household Size

2.50
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (2.60), Sussex has a value of 2.50.
NJ Value
(2.60)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.60), Sussex has a value of 2.50.
US Value
(2.60)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Female Population

Current Value:

County: Sussex Female Population

49.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (50.7%), Sussex has a value of 49.6%.
NJ Value
(50.7%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (50.4%), Sussex has a value of 49.6%.
US Value
(50.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (49.6%) is less  than the previously measured value (49.7%).
Prior Value
(49.7%)
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.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

County: Sussex Foreign Born Persons

8.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (23.2%), Sussex has a value of 8.1%.
NJ Value
(23.2%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Sussex has a value of 8.1%.
US Value
(13.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Households

Current Value:

County: Sussex Households

56,348
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Male Population

Current Value:

County: Sussex Male Population

50.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (49.3%), Sussex has a value of 50.4%.
NJ Value
(49.3%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (49.6%), Sussex has a value of 50.4%.
US Value
(49.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (50.4%) is greater  than the previously measured value (50.3%).
Prior Value
(50.3%)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

10.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (32.2%), Sussex has a value of 10.6%.
NJ Value
(32.2%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Sussex has a value of 10.6%.
US Value
(21.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Population American Indian and Alaska Native

Current Value:
0.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (0.7%), Sussex has a value of 0.3%.
NJ Value
(0.7%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.3%), Sussex has a value of 0.3%.
US Value
(1.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (0.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.3%).
Prior Value
(0.3%)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Population Asian

Current Value:

County: Sussex Population Asian

2.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (10.5%), Sussex has a value of 2.3%.
NJ Value
(10.5%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.3%), Sussex has a value of 2.3%.
US Value
(6.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (2.3%) is greater  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 Sussex 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: Sussex Population Black or African American

Current Value:
3.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (15.4%), Sussex has a value of 3.3%.
NJ Value
(15.4%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.6%), Sussex has a value of 3.3%.
US Value
(13.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (3.3%) is greater  than the previously measured value (3.0%).
Prior Value
(3.0%)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Population Hispanic or Latino

Current Value:
11.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (21.9%), Sussex has a value of 11.6%.
NJ Value
(21.9%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (19.1%), Sussex has a value of 11.6%.
US Value
(19.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (11.6%) is greater  than the previously measured value (10.5%).
Prior Value
(10.5%)
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.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

0.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (0.1%), Sussex has a value of 0.1%.
NJ Value
(0.1%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (0.3%), Sussex has a value of 0.1%.
US Value
(0.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (0.1%) is greater  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.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Population Over Age 65

Current Value:

County: Sussex Population Over Age 65

19.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (17.4%), Sussex has a value of 19.2%.
NJ Value
(17.4%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (17.3%), Sussex has a value of 19.2%.
US Value
(17.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (19.2%) is greater  than the previously measured value (18.6%).
Prior Value
(18.6%)
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.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Population Over Age 65 (Count)

Current Value:
26,256
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Population Two or More Races

Current Value:
1.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (2.4%), Sussex has a value of 1.8%.
NJ Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.0%), Sussex has a value of 1.8%.
US Value
(3.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (1.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.8%).
Prior Value
(1.8%)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Population Under Age 18

Current Value:

County: Sussex Population Under Age 18

19.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (21.5%), Sussex has a value of 19.2%.
NJ Value
(21.5%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Sussex has a value of 19.2%.
US Value
(21.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (19.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (19.2%).
Prior Value
(19.2%)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Population Under Age 5

Current Value:

County: Sussex Population Under Age 5

4.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (5.6%), Sussex has a value of 4.7%.
NJ Value
(5.6%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (5.6%), Sussex has a value of 4.7%.
US Value
(5.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (4.7%) is greater  than the previously measured value (4.6%).
Prior Value
(4.6%)
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.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Population White

Current Value:

County: Sussex Population White

92.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (70.7%), Sussex has a value of 92.2%.
NJ Value
(70.7%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (75.5%), Sussex has a value of 92.2%.
US Value
(75.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (92.2%) is less  than the previously measured value (92.6%).
Prior Value
(92.6%)
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.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Current Value:
82.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (52.9%), Sussex has a value of 82.0%.
NJ Value
(52.9%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (58.9%), Sussex has a value of 82.0%.
US Value
(58.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (82.0%) is less  than the previously measured value (83.3%).
Prior Value
(83.3%)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Total Population

Current Value:

County: Sussex Total Population

146,132
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (146,132) is greater  than the previously measured value (145,575).
Prior Value
(145,575)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Veteran Population

Current Value:

County: Sussex Veteran Population

5.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (4.1%), Sussex has a value of 5.4%.
NJ Value
(4.1%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Sussex has a value of 5.4%.
US Value
(6.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Within County Disparity in Life Expectancy at Birth

19.1
Disparity (In Years)
(2014)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (19.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (22.4).
Prior Value
(22.4)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex

Community / Public Safety

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Community / Public Safety

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Collisions

7.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 7.3 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.7.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 20 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value (6.8), Sussex has a value of 7.3 which is higher and worse.
NJ Value
(6.8)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (7.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (8.9).
Prior Value
(8.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Sussex Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths

Current Value:
22.0%
Percent of driving deaths with alcohol involvement
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 22.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 26.8%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 22.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,116 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NJ Value (22.9%), Sussex has a value of 22.0% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(22.9%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.3%), Sussex has a value of 22.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (22.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (23.1%).
Prior Value
(23.1%)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Children in Single-Parent Households

Current Value:
17.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 17.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.0%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 17.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NJ Value (21.5%), Sussex has a value of 17.2% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(21.5%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.9%), Sussex has a value of 17.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(24.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Linguistic Isolation

Current Value:

County: Sussex Linguistic Isolation

1.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 1.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.6%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 1.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,252 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NJ Value (6.9%), Sussex has a value of 1.3% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(6.9%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (4.2%), Sussex has a value of 1.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(4.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex People 65+ Living Alone

Current Value:

County: Sussex People 65+ Living Alone

22.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 22.2% which is in the best 50% 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 28.3%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 22.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NJ Value (26.2%), Sussex has a value of 22.2% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(26.2%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.4%), Sussex has a value of 22.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex People 65+ Living Alone (Count)

Current Value:
5,824
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Social Associations

Current Value:

County: Sussex Social Associations

8.2
Membership associations per 10,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 8.2 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 8.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.5.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 8.2 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 10.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NJ Value (8.1), Sussex has a value of 8.2 which is higher and better.
NJ Value
(8.1)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (9.1), Sussex has a value of 8.2 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(9.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (8.2) is less and worse than the previously measured value (9.1).
Prior Value
(9.1)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Substantiated Child Abuse Rate

Current Value:
3.4
Cases per 1,000 children
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 3.4 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.0.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value (2.5), Sussex has a value of 3.4 which is higher and worse.
NJ Value
(2.5)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (9.2), Sussex has a value of 3.4 which is lower and better.
US Value
(9.2)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Children's Bureau
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (3.4) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2.4).
Prior Value
(2.4)
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 Sussex 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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.7), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.7)

County: Sussex

Community / Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Community / Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

County: Sussex Mean Travel Time to Work

36.6
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 36.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 30.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.7.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 36.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NJ Value (31.1), Sussex has a value of 36.6 which is higher and worse.
NJ Value
(31.1)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Sussex has a value of 36.6 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Solo Drivers with a Long Commute

Current Value:
58.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 58.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 43.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 46.1%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 58.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NJ Value (43.0%), Sussex has a value of 58.2% which is higher and worse.
NJ Value
(43.0%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (36.4%), Sussex has a value of 58.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(36.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (58.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (57.7%).
Prior Value
(57.7%)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Workers Commuting by Public Transportation

Current Value:
1.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 1.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 3.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.4%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 1.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 0.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
(2015-2019)
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NJ Value (9.0%), Sussex has a value of 1.0% which is lower and worse.
NJ Value
(9.0%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.8%), Sussex has a value of 1.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.3%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.3%)

County: Sussex Workers who Drive Alone to Work

Current Value:
78.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 78.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 70.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 77.5%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 78.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 79.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 82.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NJ Value (65.4%), Sussex has a value of 78.9% which is higher and worse.
NJ Value
(65.4%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (71.7%), Sussex has a value of 78.9% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(71.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex

Economy

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Economy

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Cost of Family Child Care as a Percentage of Income

8.9%
(2013)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 8.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.7%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value (9.1%), Sussex has a value of 8.9% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(9.1%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.

County: Sussex Cost of Licensed Child Care as a Percentage of Income

9.5%
(2013)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 9.5% which is in the best 50% 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 14.0%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value (11.2%), Sussex has a value of 9.5% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(11.2%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.

County: Sussex

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Employer Establishments

Current Value:

County: Sussex Employer Establishments

3,133
Number of Establishments
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (3,133) is greater  than the previously measured value (3,093).
Prior Value
(3,093)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
64.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 64.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 60.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 59.1%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 64.6% which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value (60.9%), Sussex has a value of 64.6% which is higher and better.
NJ Value
(60.9%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Sussex has a value of 64.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(58.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
64.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 64.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 62.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 58.9%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 64.6% which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value (61.8%), Sussex has a value of 64.6% which is higher and better.
NJ Value
(61.8%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Sussex has a value of 64.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(59.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Size of Labor Force

Current Value:

County: Sussex Size of Labor Force

78,224
Persons
(January 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (78,224) is less and worse than the previously measured value (79,267).
Prior Value
(79,267)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Total Employment

Current Value:

County: Sussex Total Employment

29,788
Paid Employees
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (29,788) is less  than the previously measured value (31,867).
Prior Value
(31,867)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Total Employment Change

Current Value:

County: Sussex Total Employment Change

-6.5%
(2020-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of -6.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than -6.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -8.1%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of -6.5% which is in the worst 25% 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 NJ Value (-6.5%), Sussex has a value of -6.5%.
NJ Value
(-6.5%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (-4.3%), Sussex has a value of -6.5% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(-4.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (-6.5%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (-0.6%).
Prior Value
(-0.6%)
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.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
5.2%
(January 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 5.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.4%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 5.2% which is in the worst 25% 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 NJ Value (5.2%), Sussex has a value of 5.2%.
NJ Value
(5.2%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (4.1%), Sussex has a value of 5.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(4.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (5.2%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (4.3%).
Prior Value
(4.3%)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
3.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 3.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.1%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 3.5% which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value (9.8%), Sussex has a value of 3.5% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(9.8%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.8%), Sussex has a value of 3.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (3.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (7.3%).
Prior Value
(7.3%)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30%.
NJ Counties
(2020)
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex 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 NJ Value (19%), Sussex has a value of 0% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(19%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (25%), Sussex 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, Sussex (0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (33%).
Prior Value
(33%)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: Sussex Food Insecurity Rate

6.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 6.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.0%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 6.1% which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value (8.8%), Sussex has a value of 6.1% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.4%), Sussex has a value of 6.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (6.1%) is less and better than the previously measured value (7.6%).
Prior Value
(7.6%)
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.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Households Receiving SNAP with Children

Current Value:
44.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (47.2%), Sussex has a value of 44.1%.
NJ Value
(47.2%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (47.9%), Sussex has a value of 44.1%.
US Value
(47.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count)

Current Value:
681
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
12.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 12.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.4%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 12.8% which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value (15.3%), Sussex has a value of 12.8% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(15.3%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (12.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (18.2%).
Prior Value
(18.2%)
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: Sussex Projected Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
9.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 9.8% which is in the best 50% 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 14.8%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 9.8% which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value (11.7%), Sussex has a value of 9.8% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(11.7%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (9.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (11.4%).
Prior Value
(11.4%)
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.

County: Sussex Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

Current Value:
11.8%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 11.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.3%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 11.8% which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value (30.5%), Sussex has a value of 11.8% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(30.5%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (42.8%), Sussex has a value of 11.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(42.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (11.8%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (10.9%).
Prior Value
(10.9%)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Households with Cash Public Assistance Income

Current Value:
1.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 1.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.9%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 1.5% 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 NJ Value (2.2%), Sussex has a value of 1.5% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(2.2%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.7%), Sussex has a value of 1.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(2.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Homelessness by County

Current Value:

County: Sussex Homelessness by County

1.2%
(2017)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (0.11%), Sussex has a value of 1.2% which is higher and worse.
NJ Value
(0.11% in 2014)
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (1.2%) is greater and worse 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: Sussex Homeowner Vacancy Rate

Current Value:

County: Sussex Homeowner Vacancy Rate

1.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 1.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.6%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 1.8% 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 NJ Value (1.0%), Sussex has a value of 1.8% which is higher and worse.
NJ Value
(1.0%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.1%), Sussex has a value of 1.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(1.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Homeownership

Current Value:

County: Sussex Homeownership

76.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 76.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 62.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.9%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 76.2% 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 NJ Value (58.5%), Sussex has a value of 76.2% which is higher and better.
NJ Value
(58.5%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Sussex has a value of 76.2% which is higher and better.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Housing Units

Current Value:

County: Sussex Housing Units

62,843
Housing units
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (62,843) is less  than the previously measured value (62,854).
Prior Value
(62,854)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:
$1,501
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of $1,501 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,501 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,703.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value ($1,577), Sussex has a value of $1,501 which is lower and better.
NJ Value
($1,577)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Sussex has a value of $1,501 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,268)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

County: Sussex Median Housing Unit Value

$322,300
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of $322,300 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $372,300 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $283,750.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value ($401,400), Sussex has a value of $322,300 which is lower and worse.
NJ Value
($401,400)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Sussex has a value of $322,300 which is higher and better.
US Value
($281,900)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$1,057
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of $1,057 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,085 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,327.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value ($1,175), Sussex has a value of $1,057 which is lower and better.
NJ Value
($1,175)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value ($584), Sussex has a value of $1,057 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($584)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:
$2,380
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of $2,380 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $2,519 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $3,058.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value ($2,728), Sussex has a value of $2,380 which is lower and better.
NJ Value
($2,728)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Sussex has a value of $2,380 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,828)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Mortgaged Owners Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Housing

26.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 26.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 31.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.9%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 26.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NJ Value (31.5%), Sussex has a value of 26.6% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(31.5%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (27.8%), Sussex has a value of 26.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(27.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (26.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (30.6%).
Prior Value
(30.6%)
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.
Over time, the Sussex 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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

County: Sussex Overcrowded Households

Current Value:

County: Sussex Overcrowded Households

1.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 1.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.0%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value (3.6%), Sussex has a value of 1.1% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(3.6%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.4%), Sussex has a value of 1.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

51.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 51.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 51.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 56.9%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 51.8% 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 NJ Value (50.7%), Sussex has a value of 51.8% which is higher and worse.
NJ Value
(50.7%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Sussex has a value of 51.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

County: Sussex Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

County: Sussex Severe Housing Problems

13.2%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 13.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.8%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 13.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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 NJ Value (19.8%), Sussex has a value of 13.2% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(19.8%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Sussex has a value of 13.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (13.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (13.4%).
Prior Value
(13.4%)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold

73.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 73.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 63.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 57.9%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value (63.0%), Sussex has a value of 73.7% which is higher and better.
NJ Value
(63.0%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (73.7%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (71.8%).
Prior Value
(71.8%)
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.

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

20.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 20.7% which is in the best 50% 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 28.9%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value (26.0%), Sussex has a value of 20.7% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(26.0%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (20.7%) is less and better than the previously measured value (22.9%).
Prior Value
(22.9%)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Income Inequality

Current Value:

County: Sussex Income Inequality

0.417
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 0.417 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.464 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.483.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 0.417 which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value (0.481), Sussex has a value of 0.417 which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(0.481)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (0.483), Sussex has a value of 0.417 which is lower and better.
US Value
(0.483)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Median Household Income

Current Value:

County: Sussex Median Household Income

$111,094
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of $111,094 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $92,697 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $82,192.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of $111,094 which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value ($97,126), Sussex has a value of $111,094 which is higher and better.
NJ Value
($97,126)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Sussex has a value of $111,094 which is higher and better.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Median Household Income By Age - 25-44

Current Value:
$103,451.0
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value ($81,674), Sussex has a value of $103,451.0 which is higher and better.
NJ Value
($81,674)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey value.

County: Sussex Median Household Income By Age - 45-64

Current Value:
$95,791.0
(2012)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value ($87,785), Sussex has a value of $95,791.0 which is higher and better.
NJ Value
($87,785)

County: Sussex Median Household Income By Age - 65+

Current Value:
$50,404.0
(2012)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value ($42,460), Sussex has a value of $50,404.0 which is higher and better.
NJ Value
($42,460)

County: Sussex Median Household Income By Age - Under 25

Current Value:
$52,775.0
(2012)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value ($32,696), Sussex has a value of $52,775.0 which is higher and better.
NJ Value
($32,696)

County: Sussex Median Income Per Individual Worker

Current Value:
$42,036.0
(2012)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value ($30,540), Sussex has a value of $42,036.0 which is higher and better.
NJ Value
($30,540)

County: Sussex Median Individual Worker Income - Female

Current Value:
$31,208.0
(2012)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value ($32,097), Sussex has a value of $31,208.0 which is lower and worse.
NJ Value
($32,097)

County: Sussex Median Individual Worker Income - Male

Current Value:
$53,956.0
(2012)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value ($47,414), Sussex has a value of $53,956.0 which is higher and better.
NJ Value
($47,414)

County: Sussex Per Capita Income

Current Value:

County: Sussex Per Capita Income

$54,124
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of $54,124 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $49,666 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $42,448.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of $54,124 which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value ($50,995), Sussex has a value of $54,124 which is higher and better.
NJ Value
($50,995)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Sussex has a value of $54,124 which is higher and better.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
7.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 7.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.8%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 7.4% which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value (13.3%), Sussex has a value of 7.4% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(13.3%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Sussex has a value of 7.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Children Under 5 Years Old Living in Poverty

Current Value:
7.7%
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (18.0%), Sussex has a value of 7.7% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(18.0%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (7.7%) is less and better than the previously measured value (8.4%).
Prior Value
(8.4%)
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.

County: Sussex Families Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
3.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 3.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.5%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 3.6% which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value (6.9%), Sussex has a value of 3.6% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(6.9%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Sussex has a value of 3.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Households Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
5.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 5.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.3%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value (11.0%), Sussex has a value of 5.7% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (5.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (5.3%).
Prior Value
(5.3%)
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.

County: Sussex People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
5.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 5.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.3%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 5.9% 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 NJ Value (9.1%), Sussex has a value of 5.9% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(9.1%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.0%), Sussex has a value of 5.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)

Current Value:
1,511
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

Current Value:
86.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 86.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 77.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 71.6%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 86.3% which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value (78.2%), Sussex has a value of 86.3% which is higher and better.
NJ Value
(78.2%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (71.2%), Sussex has a value of 86.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(71.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
5.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 5.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 5.5% which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value (9.7%), Sussex has a value of 5.5% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(9.7%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Sussex has a value of 5.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)

County: Sussex Utility Assistance for Low-Income Households

Current Value:
4,948.0
Per 100,000 Households
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (9,280), Sussex has a value of 4,948.0.
NJ Value
(9,280)
The regional value is compared to the NJ State value.

County: Sussex Young Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
6.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 6.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.1%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 6.5% 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 NJ Value (14.3%), Sussex has a value of 6.5% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(14.3%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (18.1%), Sussex has a value of 6.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(18.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Youth not in School or Working

Current Value:
0.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 0.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.0%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 0.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% 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 NJ Value (1.4%), Sussex has a value of 0.8% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(1.4%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.8%), Sussex has a value of 0.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Child Care Centers

Current Value:

County: Sussex Child Care Centers

9.2
Per 1,000 population under age 5
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 9.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 8.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.0.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value (8.2), Sussex has a value of 9.2 which is higher and better.
NJ Value
(8.2)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0), Sussex has a value of 9.2 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (9.2) is less and worse than the previously measured value (9.8).
Prior Value
(9.8)
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.

County: Sussex

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

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

Current Value:
39.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 39.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 38.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 33.6%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 39.0% which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value (42.3%), Sussex has a value of 39.0% which is lower and worse.
NJ Value
(42.3%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Sussex has a value of 39.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:
95.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 95.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 93.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 87.8%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 95.4% 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 NJ Value (90.6%), Sussex has a value of 95.4% which is higher and better.
NJ Value
(90.6%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Sussex has a value of 95.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Current Value:

County: Sussex Student-to-Teacher Ratio

10.3
Students per teacher
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 10.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.2.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 10.3 which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value (11.8), Sussex has a value of 10.3 which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(11.8)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (15.4), Sussex has a value of 10.3 which is lower and better.
US Value
(15.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (10.3) is less and better than the previously measured value (10.4).
Prior Value
(10.4)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

Current Value:
204
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (204) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (95).
Prior Value
(95)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Access to Exercise Opportunities

Current Value:
95.3%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 95.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 95.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 91.4%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 95.3% which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value (96.3%), Sussex has a value of 95.3% which is lower and worse.
NJ Value
(96.3%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (84.1%), Sussex has a value of 95.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (95.3%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (93.1%).
Prior Value
(93.1%)
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.

County: Sussex Access to Parks

Current Value:

County: Sussex Access to Parks

83.4%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 83.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 88.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 81.5%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value (91.4%), Sussex has a value of 83.4% which is lower and worse.
NJ Value
(91.4%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (83.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (52.1%).
Prior Value
(52.1%)
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.

County: Sussex Children with Low Access to a Grocery Store

Current Value:
9.3%
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 9.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.6%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 9.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,123 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (9.3%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (8.8%).
Prior Value
(8.8%)
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.

County: Sussex Farmers Market Density

Current Value:

County: Sussex Farmers Market Density

0.02
Markets per 1,000 population
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (0.03), Sussex has a value of 0.02 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(0.03 in 2016)
The regional value is compared to the median value of 3,143 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (0.02) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.02).
Prior Value
(0.02)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Fast Food Restaurant Density

Current Value:
0.53
Restaurants per 1,000 population
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 0.53 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.75 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.80.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 0.53 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.59 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.75.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,143 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (0.53) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (0.52).
Prior Value
(0.52)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Food Environment Index

Current Value:

County: Sussex Food Environment Index

9.0
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 9.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 8.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 8.4.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 9.0 which is in the best 50% 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 NJ Value (9.0), Sussex has a value of 9.0.
NJ Value
(9.0)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Sussex has a value of 9.0 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (9.0) is greater and better than the previously measured value (8.7).
Prior Value
(8.7)
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.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Grocery Store Density

Current Value:

County: Sussex Grocery Store Density

0.19
Stores per 1,000 population
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 0.19 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 0.25 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.19.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 0.19 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 0.19 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.13.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,143 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (0.19) is less and worse than the previously measured value (0.21).
Prior Value
(0.21)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Households with No Car and Low Access to a Grocery Store

2.2%
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 2.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.3%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 2.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (2.2%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1.9%).
Prior Value
(1.9%)
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.

County: Sussex Liquor Store Density

Current Value:

County: Sussex Liquor Store Density

22.0
Stores per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 22.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.0.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 22.0 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 NJ Value (19.5), Sussex has a value of 22.0 which is higher and worse.
NJ Value
(19.5)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.7), Sussex has a value of 22.0 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (22.0) is less and better than the previously measured value (22.2).
Prior Value
(22.2)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Low-Income and Low Access to a Grocery Store

Current Value:
5.5%
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 5.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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 7.1%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 5.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,123 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (5.5%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (4.0%).
Prior Value
(4.0%)
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: Sussex People 65+ with Low Access to a Grocery Store

Current Value:
4.0%
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 4.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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 4.5%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 4.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,123 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (4.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3.9%).
Prior Value
(3.9%)
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.

County: Sussex Proximity to Highways

Current Value:

County: Sussex Proximity to Highways

2.1%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 2.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.4%.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value (8.0%), Sussex has a value of 2.1% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(8.0%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (2.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2.0%).
Prior Value
(2.0%)
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: Sussex Recreation and Fitness Facilities

Current Value:
0.14
Facilities per 1,000 population
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (0.06), Sussex has a value of 0.14 which is higher and better.
US Value
(0.06 in 2014)
The regional value is compared to the median value of 3,143 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (0.14) is less and worse than the previously measured value (0.17).
Prior Value
(0.17)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex WIC Certified Stores

Current Value:

County: Sussex WIC Certified Stores

0.1
Stores per 1,000 population
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 0.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 0.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sussex has a value of 0.1 which is in the worst 25% 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.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,981 U.S. counties and county equivalents.

County: Sussex

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Blood Lead Levels in Children (>=5 micrograms per deciliter)

1.3%
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 1.3% 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 2.8%.
NJ Counties
(2015)
The distribution is based on data from 20 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value (2.2%), Sussex has a value of 1.3% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(2.2%)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (1.3%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1.0%).
Prior Value
(1.0%)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex PBT Released

Current Value:

County: Sussex PBT Released

2
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2).
Prior Value
(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 Sussex 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: Sussex Risk factor for childhood lead exposure: Pre-1950 Housing

18.3%
% Housing units built pre-1950
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (26.0%), Sussex has a value of 18.3% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(26.0%)
The regional value is compared to the percent of pre-1950 housing units out of all resident housing in the state.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (18.3%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (17.0%).
Prior Value
(17.0%)
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: Sussex

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: Sussex Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

Current Value:
2,992.0
Joule per square meter
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Sussex has a value of 2,992.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3,252.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3,393.0.
NJ Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 New Jersey counties.
Compared to the NJ Value (3,264.0), Sussex has a value of 2,992.0 which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(3,264.0)
The regional value is compared to the New Jersey State value.
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (2,992.0) is less and better than the previously measured value (3,065.0).
Prior Value
(3,065.0)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Months of Mild Drought or Worse

Current Value:
9
Months per year
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (6).
Prior Value
(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.
Over time, the Sussex 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: Sussex Number of Extreme Heat Days

Current Value:
23
Days
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (23) is less and better than the previously measured value (27).
Prior Value
(27)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Number of Extreme Heat Events

Current Value:
17
Events
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (17) is less and better than the previously measured value (24).
Prior Value
(24)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Number of Extreme Precipitation Days

Current Value:
24
Days
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (24) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (21).
Prior Value
(21)
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 Sussex 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: Sussex Weeks of Moderate Drought or Worse

Current Value:
0
Weeks per year
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sussex (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 Sussex 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.