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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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Region: Rio Grande Valley

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

6.3%
(January 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 6.3% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.9% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.6%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 6.3% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.9% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on non-seasonally-adjusted data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (4.1%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 6.3% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(4.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (4.1%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 6.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(4.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (6.3%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (5.6%).
Prior Value
(5.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Child Food Insecurity Rate

28.6%
(2017)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 28.6% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.1% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.1%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 28.6% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.1% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (22.5%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 28.6% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(22.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (17.0%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 28.6% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(17.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (28.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (29.0%).
Prior Value
(29.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley Community Spending on Food

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Community Spending on Food

14.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (12.8%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 14.4%.
TX Value
(12.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.6%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 14.4%.
US Value
(12.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (14.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.4%).
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 Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Food Insecurity Rate

11.5%
(2017)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 11.5% which is in the best 50% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.3% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.9%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 11.5% which is in the best 50% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.8% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (14.9%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 11.5% which is lower and better.
TX Value
(14.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 11.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (11.5%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (10.4%).
Prior Value
(10.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley Households Receiving SNAP with Children

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Households Receiving SNAP with Children

65.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (60.6%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 65.5%.
TX Value
(60.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (47.9%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 65.5%.
US Value
(47.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

Current Value:
80.8%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 80.8% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 58.8% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 66.5%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 249 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 80.8% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 47.6% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 63.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,710 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (56.5%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 80.8% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(56.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (42.8%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 80.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(42.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (80.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (81.8%).
Prior Value
(81.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Households with Cash Public Assistance Income

Current Value:
2.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 2.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.8% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.4%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 196 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 2.0% which is in the best 50% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.1% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,923 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (2.0%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 2.0%.
TX Value
(2.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.7%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 2.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(2.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Community Spending on Housing

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Community Spending on Housing

33.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (31.8%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 33.1%.
TX Value
(31.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (32.1%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 33.1%.
US Value
(32.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (33.1%) is less  than the previously measured value (33.2%).
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

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Home Renter Spending-to-Income Ratio

24.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 24.8% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.8% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.1%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 24.8% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.4% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (18.5%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 24.8% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(18.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (24.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (25.2%).
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

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Homeowner Spending-to-Income Ratio

17.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 17.5% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.7% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.4%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 17.5% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.3% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (14.1%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 17.5% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(14.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (17.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (17.7%).
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 Homeowner Vacancy Rate

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Homeowner Vacancy Rate

1.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 1.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.2% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.0%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 1.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.1% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (1.2%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 1.3% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(1.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.1%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 1.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(1.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley Homeownership

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Homeownership

57.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 57.8% which is in the best 50% of regions. Regions in the best 50%  have a value higher than 57.4% while regions in the worst 25% have a value lower than 51.8%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 57.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of regions. Regions in the best 50%  have a value higher than 60.4% while regions in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (56.2%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 57.8% which is higher and better.
TX Value
(56.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 57.8%.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

Current Value:
51.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 51.4% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 45.1% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.9%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 253 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 51.4% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (49.7%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 51.4% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(49.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 51.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

Region: Rio Grande Valley Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Severe Housing Problems

26.3%
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 26.3% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.8%.
TX Counties
(2016-2020)
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 26.3% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.2% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
U.S. Counties
(2016-2020)
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (17.2%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 26.3% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(17.2% in 2016-2020)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 26.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7% in 2016-2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (26.3%) is less and better than the previously measured value (26.5%).
Prior Value
(26.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley Utilities Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Utilities Spending-to-Income Ratio

10.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 10.6% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.3% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.1%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 10.6% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.0% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (6.5%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 10.6% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(6.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (10.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (11.5%).
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

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Gender Pay Gap

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Gender Pay Gap

$0.82
Cents on the dollar
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value ($0.70), Rio Grande Valley has a value of $0.82 which is higher and better.
TX Value
($0.70)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value ($0.73), Rio Grande Valley has a value of $0.82 which is higher and better.
US Value
($0.73)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley ($0.82) is greater and better than the previously measured value ($0.67).
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 Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold

33.8%
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 33.8% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50%  have a value higher than 55.9% while regions in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.4%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (57.9%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 33.8% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(57.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (33.8%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (39.2%).
Prior Value
(39.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

37.1%
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 37.1% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.0% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.4%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (27.7%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 37.1% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(27.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (37.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (28.6%).
Prior Value
(28.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley Per Capita Income

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Per Capita Income

$20,831
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of $20,831 which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50%  have a value higher than $30,711 while regions in the worst 25% have a value lower than $26,833.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of $20,831 which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50%  have a value higher than $32,340 while regions in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value ($37,514), Rio Grande Valley has a value of $20,831 which is lower and worse.
TX Value
($37,514)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Rio Grande Valley has a value of $20,831 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Children Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:
63.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 63.7% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.2% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 44.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (41.6%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 63.7% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(41.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (36.5%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 63.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(36.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (63.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (63.1%).
Prior Value
(63.1%)
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.

Region: Rio Grande Valley Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Children Living Below Poverty Level

37.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 37.6% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.4% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.4%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 37.6% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.4% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (19.3%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 37.6% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(19.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 37.6% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley Families Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:
48.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 48.6% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.7% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 825 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (26.9%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 48.6% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(26.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (22.5%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 48.6% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(22.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (48.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (48.8%).
Prior Value
(48.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Region: Rio Grande Valley Families Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Families Living Below Poverty Level

24.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 24.2% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.2%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 242 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 24.2% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.2% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,104 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (10.7%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 24.2% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(10.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 24.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley Households Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Households Living Below Poverty Level

29.1%
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 29.1% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.7% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.6%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (14.4%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 29.1% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(14.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (29.1%) is less and better than the previously measured value (32.2%).
Prior Value
(32.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley People 65+ Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:
50.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 50.7% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.6% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (30.4%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 50.7% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(30.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (28.0%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 50.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(28.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (50.7%) is less and better than the previously measured value (53.8%).
Prior Value
(53.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Region: Rio Grande Valley People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

23.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 23.2% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.8% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.8%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 23.2% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (11.4%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 23.2% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(11.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.0%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 23.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

46.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 46.6% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50%  have a value higher than 64.1% while regions in the worst 25% have a value lower than 58.3%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 46.6% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50%  have a value higher than 66.8% while regions in the worst 25% have a value lower than 59.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (67.8%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 46.6% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(67.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (71.2%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 46.6% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(71.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley People Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley People Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

52.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 52.7% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.4% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 34.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (31.9%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 52.7% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(31.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (28.4%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 52.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(28.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (52.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (52.5%).
Prior Value
(52.5%)
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 People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley People Living Below Poverty Level

27.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 27.2% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.4% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.9%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 27.2% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (13.9%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 27.2% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(13.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 27.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)

Region: Rio Grande Valley

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

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

Current Value:
8.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 8.7% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.2% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.1%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 8.7% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.9% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (8.1%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 8.7% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(8.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (8.7%) is less and better than the previously measured value (8.9%).
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

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Home Child Care Spending-to-Income Ratio

5.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 5.1% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.2% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.9%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 5.1% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.8% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (3.5%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 5.1% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(3.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (5.1%) is less and better than the previously measured value (5.7%).
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

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley College Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley College Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio

13.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 13.0% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.2%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 13.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.7% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (12.0%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 13.0% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (13.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (13.6%).
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

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Community Spending on Education

1.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (2.3%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 1.6%.
TX Value
(2.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 1.6%.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (1.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.6%).
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

Current Value:
19.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 19.4% which is in the best 50% of regions. Regions in the best 50%  have a value higher than 19.1% while regions in the worst 25% have a value lower than 15.1%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 19.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of regions. Regions in the best 50%  have a value higher than 20.9% while regions in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (32.3%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 19.4% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(32.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 19.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:
69.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 69.0% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50%  have a value higher than 84.7% while regions in the worst 25% have a value lower than 79.4%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 69.0% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.5% while regions in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (85.2%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 69.0% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(85.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 69.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley Student Loan Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Student Loan Spending-to-Income Ratio

6.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 6.9% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.8% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.6%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 6.9% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.1% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (5.3%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 6.9% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(5.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (6.9%) is less and better than the previously measured value (7.5%).
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

2.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 2.8% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.0% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.3%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 2.8% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.8% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (1.8%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 2.8% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (2.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (3.1%).
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.

Region: Rio Grande Valley

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Student-to-Teacher Ratio

14.9
Students per teacher
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 14.9 which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.7 while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.2.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 253 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 14.9 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.9 while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.7.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,125 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (14.8), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 14.9 which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(14.8)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (15.4), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 14.9 which is lower and better.
US Value
(15.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (14.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (14.4).
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.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Liquor Store Density

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Liquor Store Density

3.8
Stores per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 3.8 which is in the best 50% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.5 while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.8.
TX Counties
(2016)
The distribution is based on data from 184 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 3.8 which is in the best 50% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0 while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,477 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (7.2), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 3.8 which is lower and better.
TX Value
(7.2)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.7), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 3.8 which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Rio Grande Valley (3.8) is less and better than the previously measured value (4.3).
Prior Value
(4.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Region: Rio Grande Valley

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Houses Built Prior to 1950

Current Value:

Region: Rio Grande Valley Houses Built Prior to 1950

3.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.7% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.8%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.8% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (6.2%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 3.1% which is lower and better.
TX Value
(6.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 3.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Rio Grande Valley value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.