Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change  from previous measurement period.
Significantly different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Adults 65+ with an Independent Living Difficulty
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Measurement Period: 2018-2022
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This indicator shows the percentage of the population aged 65 years and over with an independent living difficulty.
Why is this important?
People with an independent living difficulty encounter challenges performing instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) due to a physical, mental, or emotional condition. Examples of IADLs include grocery shopping or visiting a doctor's office alone. Older adults may have more difficulty accessing food or health services due to inability to drive or navigate public transportation, physical limitations (walking, reaching, lifting, etc.), and financial limitations. Without assistance, older people with an independent living difficulty may not be able to successfully perform daily activities and can experience a decline in quality of life.
| Census Place (City) | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 8 Census Place (City) values. The lowest value is 0%, and the highest value is 24.3%.
Half of the values are between 0% and 11.9%.
The middle (median) value is 9.4%.
Data Source
- American Community Survey 5-Year
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Older Adults, Health / Disabilities, Health Status, Older Adults, People with Disabilities