Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change  from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Voter Registration
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This indicator shows the percentage of adults that were registered to vote in the last presidential election.
Why is this important?
Voter registration is a strong indication of civic engagement. Citizens who are registered to vote tend to be more informed and active participants in the community. Voting ensures that all citizens have the opportunity to voice their opinions on issues such as the use of tax dollars, civil rights and foreign policy.
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- Maryland State Board of Elections
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Community / Civic Engagement, Social Determinants of Health, Adults