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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
Significantly different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Health / Children's Health
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Children with Acanthosis Nigricans
Region: Rio Grande Valley Children with Acanthosis Nigricans
8.0%
Percent of children
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(8.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Health / Diabetes
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with Diabetes (Clinic A)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with Diabetes (Clinic A)
26.7%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(24.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with Diabetes (Clinic C)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with Diabetes (Clinic C)
32.3%
(2019)
Compared to:
Community Target
(24.19%)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with Prediabetes (Clinic A)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with Prediabetes (Clinic A)
18.8%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(24.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with Prediabetes (Clinic C)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with Prediabetes (Clinic C)
17.6%
(2019)
Compared to:
Community Target
(13.81%)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes
33.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,937 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(23.8)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(22.6)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(29.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Health / Disabilities
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Children with a Disability
Region: Rio Grande Valley Children with a Disability
5.5%
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
TX Value
(4.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(4.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty
Region: Rio Grande Valley Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty
5.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Value
(4.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(5.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Persons with a Disability
Region: Rio Grande Valley Persons with a Disability
12.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Value
(11.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Persons with a Hearing Difficulty
Region: Rio Grande Valley Persons with a Hearing Difficulty
3.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Value
(3.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(3.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Persons with a Self-Care Difficulty
Region: Rio Grande Valley Persons with a Self-Care Difficulty
4.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(2.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Persons with a Vision Difficulty
Region: Rio Grande Valley Persons with a Vision Difficulty
3.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Value
(2.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Persons with an Ambulatory Difficulty
Region: Rio Grande Valley Persons with an Ambulatory Difficulty
6.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Value
(6.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(6.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Health / Family Planning
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Infants Born to Mothers with <12 Years Education
Region: Rio Grande Valley Infants Born to Mothers with <12 Years Education
31.6%
(2015)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 213 Texas counties.
TX Value
(19.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(14.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(0.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with Health Insurance: 18-64
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with Health Insurance: 18-64
58.9%
(2021)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(75.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(58.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Community Spending on Health Care
Region: Rio Grande Valley Community Spending on Health Care
7.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Value
(7.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(8.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(7.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Health Insurance Spending-to-Income Ratio
Region: Rio Grande Valley Health Insurance Spending-to-Income Ratio
8.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(6.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(9.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Health / Health Information Technology
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Persons with an Internet Subscription
Region: Rio Grande Valley Persons with an Internet Subscription
81.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(90.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(91.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Health / Heart Disease & Stroke
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with High Cholesterol (Clinic A)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with High Cholesterol (Clinic A)
50.8%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(42.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with High Cholesterol (Clinic C)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with High Cholesterol (Clinic C)
49.0%
(2019)
Compared to:
Community Target
(36.74%)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with Hypertension (Clinic A)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with Hypertension (Clinic A)
29.3%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(28.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with Hypertension (Clinic C)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults with Hypertension (Clinic C)
34.2%
(2019)
Compared to:
Community Target
(25.64%)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)
27.0
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 155 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,338 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(40.1)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(37.6)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(26.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(33.4)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Coronary Heart Disease
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Coronary Heart Disease
117.6
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 207 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,852 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(93.7)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(90.2)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(106.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(71.1)
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia
11.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,449 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(12.1)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(13.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(10.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Babies with Low Birthweight
Region: Rio Grande Valley Babies with Low Birthweight
8.3%
(2015)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 210 Texas counties.
TX Value
(8.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(8.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(39.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Babies with Very Low Birthweight
Region: Rio Grande Valley Babies with Very Low Birthweight
1.2%
(2015)
Compared to:
TX Value
(1.4% in 2013)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(1.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(15.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care
Region: Rio Grande Valley Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care
53.4%
(2015)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 240 Texas counties.
TX Value
(59.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(77.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(0.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Preterm Births
Region: Rio Grande Valley Preterm Births
15.2%
(2015)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 193 Texas counties.
TX Value
(11.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(0.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(9.4%)
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide
7.0
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,307 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(13.5)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(13.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(7.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(12.8)
<div>MHMD-01: Reduce the suicide rate <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Health / Older Adults
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adult Day Care Spending-to-Income Ratio
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adult Day Care Spending-to-Income Ratio
28.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(15.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(30.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults 65+ with a Disability
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults 65+ with a Disability
43.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Value
(35.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(33.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults 65+ with a Hearing Difficulty
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults 65+ with a Hearing Difficulty
17.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Value
(14.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(13.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults 65+ with a Self-Care Difficulty
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults 65+ with a Self-Care Difficulty
16.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Value
(8.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(7.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults 65+ with a Vision Difficulty
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults 65+ with a Vision Difficulty
11.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Value
(7.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(6.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults 65+ with an Independent Living Difficulty
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults 65+ with an Independent Living Difficulty
20.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Value
(14.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(13.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Alzheimer's Disease
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Alzheimer's Disease
38.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 160 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(40.6)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(31.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(33.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Health / Physical Activity
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults who are Obese (Clinic A)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults who are Obese (Clinic A)
53.1%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(52.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults who are Obese (Clinic C)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults who are Obese (Clinic C)
49.2%
(2019)
Compared to:
Community Target
(36.91%)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults who are Overweight (Clinic A)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults who are Overweight (Clinic A)
29.9%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(30.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults who are Overweight (Clinic C)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Adults who are Overweight (Clinic C)
28.0%
(2019)
Compared to:
Community Target
(21.02%)
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Health / Prevention & Safety
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Falls
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Falls
2.8
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 988 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(8.2)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(9.8)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(2.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Injuries
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Injuries
24.0
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 164 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,454 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(40.6)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(51.6)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(23.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(43.2)
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Health / Tobacco Use
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Cigarette Spending-to-Income Ratio
Region: Rio Grande Valley Cigarette Spending-to-Income Ratio
2.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(2.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(2.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Community / Crime & Crime Prevention
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide
3.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 495 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(6.3)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(6.6)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(3.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
HP 2030 Target
(5.5)
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Region: Rio Grande Valley
Community / Demographics
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Total Population
Region: Rio Grande Valley Total Population
1,370,424
People
(2017)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(1,357,644)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Community / Public Safety
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions
Region: Rio Grande Valley Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions
9.4
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
TX Counties
(2014-2018)
The distribution is based on data from 136 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,266 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(12.9)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(11.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(10.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
HP 2030 Target
(10.1)
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Community / Transportation
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Community Spending on Transportation
Region: Rio Grande Valley Community Spending on Transportation
21.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Value
(18.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(17.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(21.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Gasoline and Other Fuels Spending-to-Income Ratio
Region: Rio Grande Valley Gasoline and Other Fuels Spending-to-Income Ratio
5.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(3.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(6.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Mean Travel Time to Work
Region: Rio Grande Valley Mean Travel Time to Work
22.1
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 252 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(26.6)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(26.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Workers Commuting by Public Transportation
Region: Rio Grande Valley Workers Commuting by Public Transportation
0.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
(2015-2019)
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(1.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(5.3%)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Workers who Drive Alone to Work
Region: Rio Grande Valley Workers who Drive Alone to Work
77.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(75.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(71.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Economy / Food Insecurity
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Community Spending on Food
Region: Rio Grande Valley Community Spending on Food
14.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Value
(12.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(12.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(14.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Economy / Housing & Homes
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Community Spending on Housing
Region: Rio Grande Valley Community Spending on Housing
33.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Value
(31.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(32.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(33.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Home Renter Spending-to-Income Ratio
Region: Rio Grande Valley Home Renter Spending-to-Income Ratio
24.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(18.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(25.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Homeowner Spending-to-Income Ratio
Region: Rio Grande Valley Homeowner Spending-to-Income Ratio
17.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(14.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(17.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent
Region: Rio Grande Valley Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent
51.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 253 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(49.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
Region: Rio Grande Valley Utilities Spending-to-Income Ratio
Region: Rio Grande Valley Utilities Spending-to-Income Ratio
10.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(6.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(11.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Economy / Income
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Gender Pay Gap
Region: Rio Grande Valley Gender Pay Gap
$0.82
Cents on the dollar
(2022)
Compared to:
TX Value
($0.70)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
($0.73)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
($0.67)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Per Capita Income
Region: Rio Grande Valley Per Capita Income
$20,831
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
($37,514)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Economy / Poverty
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Children Living Below Poverty Level
Region: Rio Grande Valley Children Living Below Poverty Level
37.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(19.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Families Living Below Poverty Level
Region: Rio Grande Valley Families Living Below Poverty Level
24.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 242 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,104 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(10.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level
Region: Rio Grande Valley People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level
23.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(11.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley People Living Below Poverty Level
Region: Rio Grande Valley People Living Below Poverty Level
27.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(13.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley Day Care Center and Preschool Spending-to-Income Ratio
Region: Rio Grande Valley Day Care Center and Preschool Spending-to-Income Ratio
8.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(8.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(8.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Home Child Care Spending-to-Income Ratio
Region: Rio Grande Valley Home Child Care Spending-to-Income Ratio
5.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(3.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(5.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley
Education / Educational Attainment
Value
Compared to:
Region: Rio Grande Valley College Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio
Region: Rio Grande Valley College Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio
13.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(13.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Community Spending on Education
Region: Rio Grande Valley Community Spending on Education
1.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Value
(2.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(1.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Region: Rio Grande Valley People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(32.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
Region: Rio Grande Valley People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
69.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(85.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Student Loan Spending-to-Income Ratio
Region: Rio Grande Valley Student Loan Spending-to-Income Ratio
6.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(5.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(7.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Region: Rio Grande Valley Vocational, Technical, and Other School Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio
Region: Rio Grande Valley Vocational, Technical, and Other School Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio
2.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(3.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
