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Compared to Distribution

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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Somerset, MD

Health / Respiratory Diseases

Value
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County: Somerset, MD

Health / Respiratory Diseases

Value
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County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Asthma

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Asthma

122.9
ER visits per 10,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 122.9 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 67.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 79.6.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (68.4), Somerset, MD has a value of 122.9 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(68.4)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (122.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (101.4).
Prior Value
(101.4)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (62.5), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(62.5)
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (49.5), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(49.5)
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County: Somerset, MD Asthma: Medicare Population

Current Value:

Asthma: Medicare Population

7.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 7.0% which is in the best 50% 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 7.0%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 7.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.0%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (7.0%), Somerset, MD has a value of 7.0%.
MD Value
(7.0%)
Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Somerset, MD has a value of 7.0%.
US Value
(7.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (7.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.0%).
Prior Value
(7.0%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
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County: Somerset, MD COPD: Medicare Population

Current Value:

COPD: Medicare Population

14.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 14.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 14.0% 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 14.0%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (10.0%), Somerset, MD has a value of 14.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(10.0%)
Compared to the US Value (11.0%), Somerset, MD has a value of 14.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(11.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (14.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (15.0%).
Prior Value
(15.0%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
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County: Somerset, MD

Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections

Value
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County: Somerset, MD

Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections

Value
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County: Somerset, MD Chlamydia Incidence Rate

Current Value:

Chlamydia Incidence Rate

558.1
Cases per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 558.1 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 333.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 484.1.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 558.1 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 294.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 467.6.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (506.7), Somerset, MD has a value of 558.1 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(506.7)
Compared to the US Value (495.0), Somerset, MD has a value of 558.1 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(495.0)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (558.1) is less and better than the previously measured value (663.6).
Prior Value
(663.6)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (431.0), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(431.0)
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (431.0), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(431.0)
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County: Somerset, MD Gonorrhea Incidence Rate

Current Value:

Gonorrhea Incidence Rate

122.2
Cases per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 122.2 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 77.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 146.7.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 122.2 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 79.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 169.5.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (181.1), Somerset, MD has a value of 122.2 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(181.1)
Compared to the US Value (194.4), Somerset, MD has a value of 122.2 which is lower and better.
US Value
(194.4)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (122.2) is less and better than the previously measured value (242.0).
Prior Value
(242.0)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
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County: Somerset, MD HIV Diagnosis Rate

Current Value:

HIV Diagnosis Rate

0.0
Cases per 100,000 population
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (17.9), Somerset, MD has a value of 0.0 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(17.9)
Compared to the US Value (13.2), Somerset, MD has a value of 0.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.2)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (0.0) is less and better than the previously measured value (22.3).
Prior Value
(22.3)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD HIV Prevalence Rate

Current Value:

HIV Prevalence Rate

515.3
Cases per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (643.8), Somerset, MD has a value of 515.3.
MD Value
(643.8)
Compared to the US Value (386.6), Somerset, MD has a value of 515.3.
US Value
(386.6)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (515.3) is greater than the previously measured value (496.2).
Prior Value
(496.2)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Syphilis Incidence Rate

Current Value:

Syphilis Incidence Rate

4.1
Cases per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 4.1 which is in the best 50% 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 8.8.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (12.7), Somerset, MD has a value of 4.1 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(12.7)
Compared to the US Value (17.7), Somerset, MD has a value of 4.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(17.7)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (4.1) is less and better than the previously measured value (7.8).
Prior Value
(7.8)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is staying the same.
Trend
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County: Somerset, MD

Health / Tobacco Use

Value
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County: Somerset, MD

Health / Tobacco Use

Value
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County: Somerset, MD Adolescents who Use Tobacco

Current Value:

Adolescents who Use Tobacco

21.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 21.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.5%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (15.6%), Somerset, MD has a value of 21.4% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(15.6%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (21.4%) is less and better than the previously measured value (34.0%).
Prior Value
(34.0%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (15.2%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(15.2%)
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (22.3%), the target has been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(22.3%)
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County: Somerset, MD Adults who Smoke

Current Value:

Adults who Smoke

16.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 16.1% which is in the worst 25% 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 16.0%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (10.1%), Somerset, MD has a value of 16.1% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(10.1%)
Compared to the US Value (14.4%), Somerset, MD has a value of 16.1% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(14.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (16.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (19.1%).
Prior Value
(19.1%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (15.5%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(15.5%)
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (14.4%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(14.4%)
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (6.1%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(6.1%)
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County: Somerset, MD High School Students who Smoked Cigarettes: Past 30 Days

Current Value:

High School Students who Smoked Cigarettes: Past 30 Days

5.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 5.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.5%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (5.0%), Somerset, MD has a value of 5.4% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(5.0% in 2018)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (5.4%) is less and better than the previously measured value (9.7%).
Prior Value
(9.7%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
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County: Somerset, MD High School Students who Use Any Tobacco Products

Current Value:

High School Students who Use Any Tobacco Products

4.0%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD 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 3.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.6%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (3.3%), Somerset, MD has a value of 4.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(3.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (4.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.9%).
Prior Value
(6.9%)
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County: Somerset, MD Middle School Students who Smoked Cigarettes: Past 30 Days

Current Value:

Middle School Students who Smoked Cigarettes: Past 30 Days

1.3%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 1.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (1.3%), Somerset, MD has a value of 1.3%.
MD Value
(1.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (1.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2.2%).
Prior Value
(2.2%)
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County: Somerset, MD Middle School Students who Use Any Tobacco Products

Current Value:

Middle School Students who Use Any Tobacco Products

2.8%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 2.8% which is in the worst 25% 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 2.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (1.9%), Somerset, MD has a value of 2.8% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(1.9%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (2.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2.0%).
Prior Value
(2.0%)
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County: Somerset, MD Teens who Smoke Cigarettes

Current Value:

Teens who Smoke Cigarettes

5.4%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 5.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.1%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (3.6%), Somerset, MD has a value of 5.4% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(3.6%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (5.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (9.7%).
Prior Value
(9.7%)
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County: Somerset, MD

Health / Weight Status

Value
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County: Somerset, MD

Health / Weight Status

Value
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County: Somerset, MD Adolescents who are Obese

Current Value:

Adolescents who are Obese

25.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 25.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.3%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (15.9%), Somerset, MD has a value of 25.4% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(15.9%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (25.4%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (20.6%).
Prior Value
(20.6%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (10.7%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(10.7%)
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (11.3%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(11.3%)
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County: Somerset, MD Adults Who Are Obese

Current Value:

Adults Who Are Obese

43.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 43.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 39.5%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (34.1%), Somerset, MD has a value of 43.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(34.1%)
Compared to the US Value (33.9%), Somerset, MD has a value of 43.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(33.9%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (43.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (40.9%).
Prior Value
(40.9%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
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County: Somerset, MD Adults who are Overweight or Obese

Current Value:

Adults who are Overweight or Obese

81.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 81.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 69.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 74.5%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (67.6%), Somerset, MD has a value of 81.5% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(67.6%)
Compared to the US Value (68.3%), Somerset, MD has a value of 81.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(68.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (81.5%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (31.1%).
Prior Value
(31.1%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
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County: Somerset, MD Adults with a Healthy Weight

Current Value:

Adults with a Healthy Weight

19.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 19.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 28.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 25.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (31.8%), Somerset, MD has a value of 19.2% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(31.8%)
Compared to the US Value (31.8%), Somerset, MD has a value of 19.2% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(31.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (19.2%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (32.2%).
Prior Value
(32.2%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (36.6%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(36.6%)
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County: Somerset, MD High School Students who are Overweight or Obese

Current Value:

High School Students who are Overweight or Obese

38.0%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 38.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 31.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.9%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (31.2%), Somerset, MD has a value of 38.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(31.2%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (38.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (38.1%).
Prior Value
(38.1%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
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County: Somerset, MD High School Students who Described Themselves as Slightly or Very Overweight

Current Value:

High School Students who Described Themselves as Slightly or Very Overweight

32.3%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 32.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.1%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (0.3%), Somerset, MD has a value of 32.3% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(0.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (32.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (30.7%).
Prior Value
(30.7%)
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County: Somerset, MD Middle School Students who Described Themselves as Slightly or Very Overweight

Current Value:

Middle School Students who Described Themselves as Slightly or Very Overweight

28.8
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 28.8 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.4.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (28.0), Somerset, MD has a value of 28.8 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(28.0)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (28.8) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (27.5).
Prior Value
(27.5)
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County: Somerset, MD Middle School Students Who Were Trying to Lose Weight

Current Value:

Middle School Students Who Were Trying to Lose Weight

43.0%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 43.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 43.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 47.1%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (44.1%), Somerset, MD has a value of 43.0% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(44.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (43.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (45.4%).
Prior Value
(45.4%)
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County: Somerset, MD

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

Value
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County: Somerset, MD

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

Value
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County: Somerset, MD Average Life Expectancy

Current Value:

Average Life Expectancy

74.5
Years
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 74.5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 77.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 75.1.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (78.2), Somerset, MD has a value of 74.5 which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(78.2)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (74.5) is less and worse than the previously measured value (75.7).
Prior Value
(75.7)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (79.8), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(79.8)
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (82.5), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(82.5)
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County: Somerset, MD Frequent Physical Distress

Current Value:

Frequent Physical Distress

15.6%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 15.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 15.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (9.3%), Somerset, MD has a value of 15.6% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(9.3%)
Compared to the US Value (12.0%), Somerset, MD has a value of 15.6% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (15.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.8%).
Prior Value
(14.8%)
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County: Somerset, MD High School Students who Eat Breakfast

Current Value:

High School Students who Eat Breakfast

14.8%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 14.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 22.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 19.9%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (23.8%), Somerset, MD has a value of 14.8% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(23.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (14.8%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (22.9%).
Prior Value
(22.9%)
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County: Somerset, MD Insufficient Sleep

Current Value:

Insufficient Sleep

44.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 44.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 40.2%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 44.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 39.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the US Value (36.0%), Somerset, MD has a value of 44.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(36.0%)
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (26.7%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(26.7%)
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County: Somerset, MD Middle School Students who Eat Breakfast

Current Value:

Middle School Students who Eat Breakfast

33.6%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 33.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 34.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 30.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (36.9%), Somerset, MD has a value of 33.6% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(36.9%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (33.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (39.7%).
Prior Value
(39.7%)
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County: Somerset, MD Poor Physical Health: Average Number of Days

Current Value:

Poor Physical Health: Average Number of Days

4.1
Days
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 4.1 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.8.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 4.1 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.3.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (2.8), Somerset, MD has a value of 4.1 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(2.8)
Compared to the US Value (3.3), Somerset, MD has a value of 4.1 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(3.3)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (4.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3.5).
Prior Value
(3.5)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better

Current Value:

Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better

77.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 77.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 85.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 83.2%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (86.9%), Somerset, MD has a value of 77.4% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(86.9%)
Compared to the US Value (84.6%), Somerset, MD has a value of 77.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(84.6%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (77.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (81.1%).
Prior Value
(81.1%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Poor or Fair

Current Value:

Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Poor or Fair

24.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 24.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.7%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 24.3% which is in the worst 25% 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 24.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the US Value (17.9%), Somerset, MD has a value of 24.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(17.9%)
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County: Somerset, MD Self-Reported Good Physical Health

Current Value:

Self-Reported Good Physical Health

66.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 66.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 76.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 75.1%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (78.9%), Somerset, MD has a value of 66.6% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(78.9%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (66.6%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (68.8%).
Prior Value
(68.8%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD

Community / Civic Engagement

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Community / Civic Engagement

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Voter Registration

Current Value:

Voter Registration

64.0%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 64.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 86.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 83.5%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (87.5%), Somerset, MD has a value of 64.0% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(87.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (64.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (60.3%).
Prior Value
(60.3%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Violent Crime Rate

Current Value:

Violent Crime Rate

283.0
Crimes per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 283.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 273.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 343.0.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (412.2), Somerset, MD has a value of 283.0 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(412.2)
Compared to the US Value (398.5), Somerset, MD has a value of 283.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(398.5)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (283.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (267.2).
Prior Value
(267.2)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD

Community / Demographics

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Community / Demographics

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Average Household Size

Current Value:

Average Household Size

2.40
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (2.60), Somerset, MD has a value of 2.40.
MD Value
(2.60)
Compared to the US Value (2.60), Somerset, MD has a value of 2.40.
US Value
(2.60)
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County: Somerset, MD Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

Foreign Born Persons

4.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (15.7%), Somerset, MD has a value of 4.6%.
MD Value
(15.7%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Somerset, MD has a value of 4.6%.
US Value
(13.7%)
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County: Somerset, MD Population Over Age 65 (Count)

Current Value:

Population Over Age 65 (Count)

4,238
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
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County: Somerset, MD Residential Segregation - Black/White

Current Value:

Residential Segregation - Black/White

40.0
Score
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 40.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 42.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 51.0.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 40.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 50.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 60.8.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (63.2), Somerset, MD has a value of 40.0 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(63.2)
Compared to the US Value (62.7), Somerset, MD has a value of 40.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(62.7)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (40.0) is less and better than the previously measured value (41.3).
Prior Value
(41.3)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Veteran Population

Current Value:

Veteran Population

7.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (7.2%), Somerset, MD has a value of 7.6%.
MD Value
(7.2%)
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Somerset, MD has a value of 7.6%.
US Value
(6.6%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD

Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Domestic Violence Offense Rate

Current Value:

Domestic Violence Offense Rate

447.9
Offenses per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 447.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 472.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 604.9.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (568.6), Somerset, MD has a value of 447.9 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(568.6)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (447.9) is less and better than the previously measured value (620.7).
Prior Value
(620.7)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
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Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (445), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(445)
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County: Somerset, MD

Community / Public Safety

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Community / Public Safety

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths

Current Value:

Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths

26.1%
Percent of driving deaths with alcohol involvement
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 26.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 29.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 26.1% 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
Compared to the MD Value (29.4%), Somerset, MD has a value of 26.1% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(29.4%)
Compared to the US Value (26.3%), Somerset, MD has a value of 26.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (26.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (25.0%).
Prior Value
(25.0%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Collisions

Current Value:

Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Collisions

14.0
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2015-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 14.0 which is in the worst 25% 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 14.0.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 14.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.9.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (9.3), Somerset, MD has a value of 14.0 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(9.3)
Compared to the US Value (12.0), Somerset, MD has a value of 14.0 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.0)
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County: Somerset, MD Pedestrian Injuries

Current Value:

Pedestrian Injuries

16.3
Injuries per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (38.1), Somerset, MD has a value of 16.3 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(38.1)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (16.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (4.1).
Prior Value
(4.1)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (35.6), the target has been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(35.6)
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (29.7), the target has been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(29.7)
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County: Somerset, MD Traffic Stops

Current Value:

Traffic Stops

3,198
Traffic Stop
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (3,198) is greater than the previously measured value (3,117).
Prior Value
(3,117)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Child Abuse Rate

Current Value:

Child Abuse Rate

7.9
Cases per 1,000 children
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 7.9 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.2.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (4.7), Somerset, MD has a value of 7.9 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(4.7)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (7.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (7.4).
Prior Value
(7.4)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Children in Single-Parent Households

Current Value:

Children in Single-Parent Households

29.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 29.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.3%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 29.4% which is in the worst 25% 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
Compared to the MD Value (25.7%), Somerset, MD has a value of 29.4% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(25.7%)
Compared to the US Value (24.9%), Somerset, MD has a value of 29.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(24.9%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD People 65+ Living Alone

Current Value:

People 65+ Living Alone

29.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 29.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.5%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 29.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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
Compared to the MD Value (26.3%), Somerset, MD has a value of 29.9% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(26.3%)
Compared to the US Value (26.4%), Somerset, MD has a value of 29.9% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.4%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD People 65+ Living Alone (Count)

Current Value:

People 65+ Living Alone (Count)

1,269
People
(2018-2022)
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County: Somerset, MD Social Associations

Current Value:

Social Associations

11.4
Membership associations per 10,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 11.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 8.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.8.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 11.4 which is in the best 50% 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
Compared to the MD Value (8.8), Somerset, MD has a value of 11.4 which is higher and better.
MD Value
(8.8)
Compared to the US Value (9.1), Somerset, MD has a value of 11.4 which is higher and better.
US Value
(9.1)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (11.4) is less and worse than the previously measured value (11.8).
Prior Value
(11.8)
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County: Somerset, MD Teen Participation in Extracurricular Activities

Current Value:

Teen Participation in Extracurricular Activities

34.8%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 34.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 41.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 36.0%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (38.5%), Somerset, MD has a value of 34.8% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(38.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (34.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (34.5%).
Prior Value
(34.5%)
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County: Somerset, MD Teen Participation in Extracurricular Activities

Current Value:

Teen Participation in Extracurricular Activities

45.1%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 45.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 50.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 45.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (51.4%), Somerset, MD has a value of 45.1% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(51.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (45.1%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (57.8%).
Prior Value
(57.8%)
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County: Somerset, MD Teens with an Adult They Can Talk To

Current Value:

Teens with an Adult They Can Talk To

68.6%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 68.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 74.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 71.9%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (72.3%), Somerset, MD has a value of 68.6% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(72.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (68.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (75.5%).
Prior Value
(75.5%)
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County: Somerset, MD

Community / Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Community / Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Households without a Vehicle

Current Value:

Households without a Vehicle

7.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (8.7%), Somerset, MD has a value of 7.5%.
MD Value
(8.7%)
Compared to the US Value (8.3%), Somerset, MD has a value of 7.5%.
US Value
(8.3%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

Mean Travel Time to Work

24.0
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 24.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 29.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.5.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 24.0 which is in the best 50% 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
Compared to the MD Value (32.0), Somerset, MD has a value of 24.0 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(32.0)
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Somerset, MD has a value of 24.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.7)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Solo Drivers with a Long Commute

Current Value:

Solo Drivers with a Long Commute

37.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 37.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 45.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 52.2%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 37.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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
Compared to the MD Value (49.2%), Somerset, MD has a value of 37.4% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(49.2%)
Compared to the US Value (36.4%), Somerset, MD has a value of 37.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(36.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (37.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (34.7%).
Prior Value
(34.7%)
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County: Somerset, MD Workers Commuting by Public Transportation

Current Value:

Workers Commuting by Public Transportation

0.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 0.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 1.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.6%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (5.5%), Somerset, MD has a value of 0.4% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(5.5%)
Compared to the US Value (3.8%), Somerset, MD has a value of 0.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(3.8%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.3%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.3%)
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County: Somerset, MD Workers who Drive Alone to Work

Current Value:

Workers who Drive Alone to Work

73.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 73.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 76.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 78.2%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 73.2% 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
Compared to the MD Value (68.2%), Somerset, MD has a value of 73.2% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(68.2%)
Compared to the US Value (71.7%), Somerset, MD has a value of 73.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(71.7%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Workers who Walk to Work

Current Value:

Workers who Walk to Work

3.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 3.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 1.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.2%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 3.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 2.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.2%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (1.9%), Somerset, MD has a value of 3.7% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(1.9%)
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Somerset, MD has a value of 3.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(2.4%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Employer Establishments

Current Value:

Employer Establishments

355
Number of Establishments
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (355) is greater than the previously measured value (346).
Prior Value
(346)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

55.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 55.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 60.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.9%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 55.8% 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
Compared to the MD Value (62.7%), Somerset, MD has a value of 55.8% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(62.7%)
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Somerset, MD has a value of 55.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(58.5%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

45.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 45.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 61.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 45.8% which is in the worst 25% 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
Compared to the MD Value (63.2%), Somerset, MD has a value of 45.8% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(63.2%)
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Somerset, MD has a value of 45.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(59.6%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Size of Labor Force

Current Value:

Size of Labor Force

9,454
Persons
(August 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (9,454) is less and worse than the previously measured value (9,651).
Prior Value
(9,651)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Total Employment

Current Value:

Total Employment

3,938
Paid Employees
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (3,938) is greater than the previously measured value (3,700).
Prior Value
(3,700)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Total Employment Change

Current Value:

Total Employment Change

6.4%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 6.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 3.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 2.3%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 6.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (6.7%), Somerset, MD has a value of 6.4% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(6.7%)
Compared to the US Value (5.8%), Somerset, MD has a value of 6.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(5.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (6.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (-10.2%).
Prior Value
(-10.2%)
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County: Somerset, MD Unemployed Veterans

Current Value:

Unemployed Veterans

0.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 0.0% which is in the best 50% 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 3.4%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 0.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.9%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (2.5%), Somerset, MD has a value of 0.0% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(2.5%)
Compared to the US Value (3.2%), Somerset, MD has a value of 0.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.2%)
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County: Somerset, MD Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

4.7%
(August 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 4.7% which is in the worst 25% 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 3.6%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 4.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (3.4%), Somerset, MD has a value of 4.7% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(3.4%)
Compared to the US Value (4.4%), Somerset, MD has a value of 4.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(4.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (4.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (4.6%).
Prior Value
(4.6%)
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County: Somerset, MD

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Child Food Insecurity Rate

27.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 27.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.5%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 27.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (16.4%), Somerset, MD has a value of 27.7% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(16.4%)
Compared to the US Value (18.5%), Somerset, MD has a value of 27.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(18.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (27.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (22.8%).
Prior Value
(22.8%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

Current Value:

Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

20%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 20% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 39% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 20% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (41%), Somerset, MD has a value of 20% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(41%)
Compared to the US Value (25%), Somerset, MD has a value of 20% which is lower and better.
US Value
(25% in 2021)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (20%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (14%).
Prior Value
(14%)
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County: Somerset, MD Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Food Insecurity Rate

16.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 16.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.0%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 16.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (12.2%), Somerset, MD has a value of 16.1% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(12.2%)
Compared to the US Value (13.5%), Somerset, MD has a value of 16.1% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(13.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (16.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (13.8%).
Prior Value
(13.8%)
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County: Somerset, MD Households Receiving SNAP with Children

Current Value:

Households Receiving SNAP with Children

57.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (47.9%), Somerset, MD has a value of 57.6%.
MD Value
(47.9%)
Compared to the US Value (47.9%), Somerset, MD has a value of 57.6%.
US Value
(47.9%)
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County: Somerset, MD Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count)

Current Value:

Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count)

1,238
Households
(2018-2022)
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County: Somerset, MD Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate

29.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 29.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.7%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 29.7% which is in the worst 25% 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
Compared to the MD Value (17.1%), Somerset, MD has a value of 29.7% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(17.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (29.7%) is less and better than the previously measured value (37.2%).
Prior Value
(37.2%)
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County: Somerset, MD Projected Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Projected Food Insecurity Rate

17.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 17.5% which is in the worst 25% 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 15.5%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 17.5% which is in the worst 25% 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
Compared to the MD Value (12.2%), Somerset, MD has a value of 17.5% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(12.2%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (17.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (21.9%).
Prior Value
(21.9%)
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County: Somerset, MD Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

Current Value:

Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

71.8%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 71.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 48.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 62.0%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 71.8% which is in the worst 25% 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
Compared to the MD Value (46.3%), Somerset, MD has a value of 71.8% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(46.3%)
Compared to the US Value (42.8%), Somerset, MD has a value of 71.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(42.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (71.8%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (57.2%).
Prior Value
(57.2%)
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County: Somerset, MD

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Households with Cash Public Assistance Income

Current Value:

Households with Cash Public Assistance Income

5.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 5.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.2%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 5.2% which is in the worst 25% 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
Compared to the MD Value (2.5%), Somerset, MD has a value of 5.2% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(2.5%)
Compared to the US Value (2.7%), Somerset, MD has a value of 5.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(2.7%)
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County: Somerset, MD

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Affordable Housing

Current Value:

Affordable Housing

90.1%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 90.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 62.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 41.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (56.7%), Somerset, MD has a value of 90.1% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(56.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (90.1%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (82.9%).
Prior Value
(82.9%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
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Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (54.4%), the target has been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(54.4%)
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County: Somerset, MD Homeowner Vacancy Rate

Current Value:

Homeowner Vacancy Rate

0.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 0.6% 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 1.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 0.6% which is in the best 50% 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
Compared to the MD Value (1.1%), Somerset, MD has a value of 0.6% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(1.1%)
Compared to the US Value (1.1%), Somerset, MD has a value of 0.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.1%)
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County: Somerset, MD Homeownership

Current Value:

Homeownership

51.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (61.8%), Somerset, MD has a value of 51.6%.
MD Value
(61.8%)
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Somerset, MD has a value of 51.6%.
US Value
(57.8%)
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County: Somerset, MD Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

Median Household Gross Rent

$934
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of $934 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,303 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,625.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($1,598), Somerset, MD has a value of $934 which is lower and better.
MD Value
($1,598)
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Somerset, MD has a value of $934 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,268)
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County: Somerset, MD Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

Current Value:

Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$504
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of $504 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $657 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $698.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($703), Somerset, MD has a value of $504 which is lower and better.
MD Value
($703)
Compared to the US Value ($584), Somerset, MD has a value of $504 which is lower and better.
US Value
($584)
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County: Somerset, MD Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

$1,365
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of $1,365 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,994 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $2,342.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($2,245), Somerset, MD has a value of $1,365 which is lower and better.
MD Value
($2,245)
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Somerset, MD has a value of $1,365 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,828)
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County: Somerset, MD Overcrowded Households

Current Value:

Overcrowded Households

2.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 2.5% which is in the worst 25% 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 2.1%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (2.4%), Somerset, MD has a value of 2.5% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(2.4%)
Compared to the US Value (3.4%), Somerset, MD has a value of 2.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.4%)
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County: Somerset, MD Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

Current Value:

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

59.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 59.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 50.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 52.4%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 59.9% 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
Compared to the MD Value (50.4%), Somerset, MD has a value of 59.9% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(50.4%)
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Somerset, MD has a value of 59.9% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(49.9%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
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County: Somerset, MD Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

Severe Housing Problems

20.0%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 20.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 20.0% which is in the worst 25% 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
Compared to the MD Value (15.5%), Somerset, MD has a value of 20.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(15.5%)
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Somerset, MD has a value of 20.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (20.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (22.9%).
Prior Value
(22.9%)
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County: Somerset, MD

Economy / Income

Value
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County: Somerset, MD

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Gender Pay Gap

Current Value:

Gender Pay Gap

$1.06
Cents on the dollar
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of $1.06 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $0.72 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $0.66.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of $1.06 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $0.69 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $0.64.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($0.78), Somerset, MD has a value of $1.06 which is higher and better.
MD Value
($0.78)
Compared to the US Value ($0.72), Somerset, MD has a value of $1.06 which is higher and better.
US Value
($0.72)
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County: Somerset, MD Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold

Current Value:

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

45.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 45.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 62.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.8%.
MD Counties
(2021)
Compared to the MD Value (61.0%), Somerset, MD has a value of 45.9% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(61.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (45.9%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (44.3%).
Prior Value
(44.3%)
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County: Somerset, MD Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

Current Value:

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

33.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 33.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.1%.
MD Counties
(2021)
Compared to the MD Value (29.0%), Somerset, MD has a value of 33.2% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(29.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (33.2%) is less and better than the previously measured value (34.0%).
Prior Value
(34.0%)
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County: Somerset, MD Income Inequality

Current Value:

Income Inequality

0.457
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 0.457 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.446 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.466.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 0.457 which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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
Compared to the MD Value (0.456), Somerset, MD has a value of 0.457 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(0.456)
Compared to the US Value (0.483), Somerset, MD has a value of 0.457 which is lower and better.
US Value
(0.483)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Median Household Income

Current Value:

Median Household Income

$52,149
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of $52,149 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $87,513 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $66,350.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of $52,149 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($98,461), Somerset, MD has a value of $52,149 which is lower and worse.
MD Value
($98,461)
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Somerset, MD has a value of $52,149 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($75,149)
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County: Somerset, MD Per Capita Income

Current Value:

Per Capita Income

$24,176
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of $24,176 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $47,290 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $36,857.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of $24,176 which is in the worst 25% 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
Compared to the MD Value ($49,865), Somerset, MD has a value of $24,176 which is lower and worse.
MD Value
($49,865)
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Somerset, MD has a value of $24,176 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($41,261)
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County: Somerset, MD

Economy / Poverty

Value
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County: Somerset, MD

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Children Living Below Poverty Level

27.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 27.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.3%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 27.4% which is in the worst 25% 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
Compared to the MD Value (11.8%), Somerset, MD has a value of 27.4% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(11.8%)
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Somerset, MD has a value of 27.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
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County: Somerset, MD Families Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:

Families Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

33.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 33.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.7%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 33.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (16.0%), Somerset, MD has a value of 33.3% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(16.0%)
Compared to the US Value (22.7%), Somerset, MD has a value of 33.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(22.7%)
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County: Somerset, MD Families Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Families Living Below Poverty Level

15.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 15.6% 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 8.5%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 15.6% which is in the worst 25% 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
Compared to the MD Value (6.2%), Somerset, MD has a value of 15.6% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(6.2%)
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Somerset, MD has a value of 15.6% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(8.8%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Households Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Households Living Below Poverty Level

21.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 21.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.7%.
MD Counties
(2021)
Compared to the MD Value (10.0%), Somerset, MD has a value of 21.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(10.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (21.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (21.7%).
Prior Value
(21.7%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

12.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 12.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.4%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 12.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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
Compared to the MD Value (8.5%), Somerset, MD has a value of 12.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(8.5%)
Compared to the US Value (10.0%), Somerset, MD has a value of 12.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.0%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)

Current Value:

People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)

472
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
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County: Somerset, MD People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

60.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 60.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 77.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 68.3%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 60.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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
Compared to the MD Value (79.1%), Somerset, MD has a value of 60.0% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(79.1%)
Compared to the US Value (71.2%), Somerset, MD has a value of 60.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(71.2%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD People Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

40.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 40.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 40.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 33.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 40.2%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (20.9%), Somerset, MD has a value of 40.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(20.9%)
Compared to the US Value (28.8%), Somerset, MD has a value of 40.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(28.8%)
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County: Somerset, MD People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below Poverty Level

19.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 19.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 19.8% which is in the worst 25% 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
Compared to the MD Value (9.3%), Somerset, MD has a value of 19.8% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(9.3%)
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Somerset, MD has a value of 19.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.5%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
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County: Somerset, MD Veterans Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Veterans Living Below Poverty Level

12.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 12.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 12.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.9%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (5.3%), Somerset, MD has a value of 12.7% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(5.3%)
Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Somerset, MD has a value of 12.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(7.0%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is staying the same.
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County: Somerset, MD Youth not in School or Working

Current Value:

Youth not in School or Working

1.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 1.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.5%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 1.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (1.6%), Somerset, MD has a value of 1.3% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(1.6%)
Compared to the US Value (1.8%), Somerset, MD has a value of 1.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.8%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is staying the same.
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County: Somerset, MD

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Child Care Centers

Current Value:

Child Care Centers

8.0
Per 1,000 population under age 5
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 8.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 6.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 5.3.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (6.2), Somerset, MD has a value of 8.0 which is higher and better.
MD Value
(6.2)
Compared to the US Value (7.0), Somerset, MD has a value of 8.0 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.0)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (8.0) is less and worse than the previously measured value (9.8).
Prior Value
(9.8)
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County: Somerset, MD

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

16.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 16.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 35.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 25.2%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 16.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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
Compared to the MD Value (42.2%), Somerset, MD has a value of 16.8% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(42.2%)
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Somerset, MD has a value of 16.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(34.3%)
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County: Somerset, MD People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

84.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 84.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 91.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 88.4%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 84.7% which is in the worst 25% 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
Compared to the MD Value (91.0%), Somerset, MD has a value of 84.7% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(91.0%)
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Somerset, MD has a value of 84.7% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(89.1%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Veterans with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:

Veterans with a High School Diploma or Higher

92.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 92.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 95.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 92.4%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 92.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 94.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 91.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (95.4%), Somerset, MD has a value of 92.5% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(95.4%)
Compared to the US Value (95.0%), Somerset, MD has a value of 92.5% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(95.0%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Current Value:

Student-to-Teacher Ratio

11.2
Students per teacher
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 11.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.4.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 11.2 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
Compared to the MD Value (14.3), Somerset, MD has a value of 11.2 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(14.3)
Compared to the US Value (15.4), Somerset, MD has a value of 11.2 which is lower and better.
US Value
(15.4)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (11.2) is less and better than the previously measured value (11.5).
Prior Value
(11.5)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD 3rd Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:

3rd Grade Students Proficient in Math

17.4%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 17.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 42.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 28.5%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (42.5%), Somerset, MD has a value of 17.4% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(42.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (17.4%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (27.8%).
Prior Value
(27.8%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD 3rd Grade Students Proficient in Reading

Current Value:

3rd Grade Students Proficient in Reading

23.6%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 23.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 39.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 27.6%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (41.2%), Somerset, MD has a value of 23.6% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(41.2%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (23.6%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (33.8%).
Prior Value
(33.8%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD 8th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:

8th Grade Students Proficient in Math

17.4%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 17.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 13.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 9.3%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (12.5%), Somerset, MD has a value of 17.4% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(12.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (17.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (12.9%).
Prior Value
(12.9%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD 8th Grade Students Proficient in Reading

Current Value:

8th Grade Students Proficient in Reading

37.1%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 37.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 45.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 37.2%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (45.1%), Somerset, MD has a value of 37.1% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(45.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (37.1%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (26.1%).
Prior Value
(26.1%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is staying the same.
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County: Somerset, MD High School Graduation

Current Value:

High School Graduation

73.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 73.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.7%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (85.8%), Somerset, MD has a value of 73.8% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(85.8%)
Compared to the US Value (86.5%), Somerset, MD has a value of 73.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(86.5% in 2020)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (73.8%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (81.4%).
Prior Value
(81.4%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, significantly.
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Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (95%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(95%)
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (86.1%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(86.1%)
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (90.7%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(90.7%)
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County: Somerset, MD School Readiness at Kindergarten Entry

Current Value:

School Readiness at Kindergarten Entry

51%
(2023-2024)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 51% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 46% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 41%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (44%), Somerset, MD has a value of 51% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(44%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (51%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (44%).
Prior Value
(44%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (85.5%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(85.5%)
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (85%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(85%)
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County: Somerset, MD

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Air Pollution due to Particulate Matter

Current Value:

Air Pollution due to Particulate Matter

7.0
Micrograms per cubic meter
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 7.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.1.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 7.0 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 8.8.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (7.4), Somerset, MD has a value of 7.0 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(7.4)
Compared to the US Value (7.4), Somerset, MD has a value of 7.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.4)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (7.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (6.7).
Prior Value
(6.7)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

Current Value:

Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

0
Pounds
(2010)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0).
Prior Value
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County: Somerset, MD

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Access to Exercise Opportunities

Current Value:

Access to Exercise Opportunities

9.8%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 9.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 75.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 67.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 9.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 47.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (92.0%), Somerset, MD has a value of 9.8% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(92.0%)
Compared to the US Value (84.1%), Somerset, MD has a value of 9.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(84.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (9.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (9.8%).
Prior Value
(9.8%)
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County: Somerset, MD Access to Parks

Current Value:

Access to Parks

13.4%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 13.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 43.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 22.3%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 13.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 24.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 9.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (73.9%), Somerset, MD has a value of 13.4% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(73.9%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (13.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (12.9%).
Prior Value
(12.9%)
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County: Somerset, MD Food Environment Index

Current Value:

Food Environment Index

7.4
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 7.4 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 8.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.7.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 7.4 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 7.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 6.9.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (8.8), Somerset, MD has a value of 7.4 which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(8.8)
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Somerset, MD has a value of 7.4 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(7.7)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (7.4) is greater and better than the previously measured value (7.3).
Prior Value
(7.3)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Liquor Store Density

Current Value:

Liquor Store Density

24.4
Stores per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 24.4 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.2.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 24.4 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.7.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (20.6), Somerset, MD has a value of 24.4 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(20.6)
Compared to the US Value (10.9), Somerset, MD has a value of 24.4 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.9)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (24.4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (24.4).
Prior Value
(24.4)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Proximity to Highways

Current Value:

Proximity to Highways

1.5%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 1.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 1.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (8.7%), Somerset, MD has a value of 1.5% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(8.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (1.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (3.1%).
Prior Value
(3.1%)
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County: Somerset, MD

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: Somerset, MD Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

Current Value:

Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

3,678
Joule per square meter
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 3,678 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3,495 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3,668.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (3,503), Somerset, MD has a value of 3,678 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(3,503)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (3,678) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3,390).
Prior Value
(3,390)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Number of Extreme Heat Days

Current Value:

Number of Extreme Heat Days

18
Days
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (18) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (16).
Prior Value
(16)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Number of Extreme Heat Events

Current Value:

Number of Extreme Heat Events

11
Events
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (11) is less and better than the previously measured value (15).
Prior Value
(15)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Number of Extreme Precipitation Days

Current Value:

Number of Extreme Precipitation Days

1
Days
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (1) is less and better than the previously measured value (15).
Prior Value
(15)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Somerset, MD Weeks of Moderate Drought or Worse

Current Value:

Weeks of Moderate Drought or Worse

0
Weeks per year
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0).
Prior Value
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is increasing, not significantly.
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