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Parenting Support and Life Skills

Understanding how to support the social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth of children positively impacts their lives and promotes student success.

This data highlights where we can most effectively focus our efforts. 

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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Jackson

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County: Jackson

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County: Jackson Children in Single-Parent Households

Current Value:
20.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Jackson has a value of 20.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.3%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 36 Oregon counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Jackson has a value of 20.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the OR Value (20.5%), Jackson has a value of 20.7% which is higher and worse.
OR Value
(20.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.9%), Jackson has a value of 20.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(24.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Jackson value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Jackson Mothers who Smoked During Pregnancy

Current Value:
6.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Jackson has a value of 6.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.2%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 33 Oregon counties.
Compared to the OR Value (4.5%), Jackson has a value of 6.2% which is higher and worse.
OR Value
(4.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.7%), Jackson has a value of 6.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(3.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Jackson (6.2%) 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.
Over time, the Jackson 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 (4.3%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(4.3%)

County: Jackson Substantiated Child Abuse Rate

Current Value:
15.9
Cases per 1,000 children
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Jackson has a value of 15.9 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.2.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 34 Oregon counties.
Compared to the OR Value (12.4), Jackson has a value of 15.9 which is higher and worse.
OR Value
(12.4)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Jackson has a value of 15.9 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Children's Bureau
Compared to the prior value, Jackson (15.9) is less and better than the previously measured value (16.0).
Prior Value
(16.0)
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 Jackson value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.7), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.7)

County: Jackson Mothers who Received Adequate Prenatal Care: 5+ Visits

93.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Jackson has a value of 93.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 91.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 88.6%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 33 Oregon counties.
Compared to the OR Value (91.7%), Jackson has a value of 93.3% which is higher and better.
OR Value
(91.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the prior value, Jackson (93.3%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (94.0%).
Prior Value
(94.0%)
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 Jackson value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Jackson Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care

Current Value:
80.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Jackson has a value of 80.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 80.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 77.2%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 33 Oregon counties.
Compared to the OR Value (79.2%), Jackson has a value of 80.5% which is higher and better.
OR Value
(79.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (75.3%), Jackson has a value of 80.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(75.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Jackson (80.5%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (81.3%).
Prior Value
(81.3%)
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 Jackson value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Jackson Infant Mortality Rate

Current Value:

County: Jackson Infant Mortality Rate

3.2
Deaths per 1,000 live births
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the OR Value (4.3), Jackson has a value of 3.2 which is lower and better.
OR Value
(4.3)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (5.4), Jackson has a value of 3.2 which is lower and better.
US Value
(5.4 in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Jackson (3.2) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2.7).
Prior Value
(2.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Jackson value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.0), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.0)
<div>MICH-02: Reduce the rate of infant deaths <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

County: Jackson Households Receiving SNAP with Children

Current Value:
44.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the OR Value (40.4%), Jackson has a value of 44.5%.
OR Value
(40.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (47.9%), Jackson has a value of 44.5%.
US Value
(47.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Jackson value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Jackson Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

31%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Jackson has a value of 31% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 30% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 39%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 36 Oregon counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Jackson has a value of 31% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the OR Value (36%), Jackson has a value of 31% which is lower and better.
OR Value
(36%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (25%), Jackson has a value of 31% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(25% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Jackson (31%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (19%).
Prior Value
(19%)
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 Jackson value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Jackson Children Enrolled in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

1,876
Average monthly number of children
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Jackson (1,876) is less and better than the previously measured value (2,080).
Prior Value
(2,080)
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 Jackson value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Jackson Children with Health Insurance

Current Value:
97.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Jackson has a value of 97.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 96.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 95.8%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 36 Oregon counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Jackson has a value of 97.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the OR Value (97.0%), Jackson has a value of 97.2% which is higher and better.
OR Value
(97.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the prior value, Jackson (97.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (96.0%).
Prior Value
(96.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Jackson value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Jackson Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
15.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Jackson has a value of 15.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.8%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 36 Oregon counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Jackson has a value of 15.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the OR Value (13.5%), Jackson has a value of 15.3% which is higher and worse.
OR Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Jackson has a value of 15.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Jackson 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.
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County: Jackson Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: Jackson Food Insecurity Rate

13.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Jackson has a value of 13.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.1%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 36 Oregon counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Jackson has a value of 13.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the OR Value (13.1%), Jackson has a value of 13.8% which is higher and worse.
OR Value
(13.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.5%), Jackson has a value of 13.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Jackson (13.8%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (10.5%).
Prior Value
(10.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Jackson 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.
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County: Jackson Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: Jackson Child Food Insecurity Rate

19.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Jackson has a value of 19.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.9%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 36 Oregon counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Jackson has a value of 19.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the OR Value (17.3%), Jackson has a value of 19.2% which is higher and worse.
OR Value
(17.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (18.5%), Jackson has a value of 19.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(18.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Jackson (19.2%) is greater and worse 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.
Over time, the Jackson value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Jackson Families Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
7.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Jackson has a value of 7.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.7%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 36 Oregon counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Jackson has a value of 7.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,104 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the OR Value (7.3%), Jackson has a value of 7.8% which is higher and worse.
OR Value
(7.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Jackson has a value of 7.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Jackson 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.
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County: Jackson Teen Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

Current Value:
8.7%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the OR Value (10.6%), Jackson has a value of 8.7% which is lower and worse.
OR Value
(10.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.

County: Jackson Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

Current Value:
64.3%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Jackson has a value of 64.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 52.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 65.9%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 36 Oregon counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Jackson has a value of 64.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 47.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 63.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,710 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the OR Value (50.3%), Jackson has a value of 64.3% which is higher and worse.
OR Value
(50.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (42.8%), Jackson has a value of 64.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(42.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Jackson (64.3%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (4.6%).
Prior Value
(4.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Jackson value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Jackson Food Environment Index

Current Value:

County: Jackson Food Environment Index

8.0
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Jackson has a value of 8.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 7.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.2.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 36 Oregon counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Jackson has a value of 8.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 7.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 6.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,108 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the OR Value (8.1), Jackson has a value of 8.0 which is lower and worse.
OR Value
(8.1)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Jackson has a value of 8.0 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Jackson (8.0) is greater and better than the previously measured value (7.9).
Prior Value
(7.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Jackson 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.