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Compared to a Single Value

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Lancaster

Community / Transportation

Value
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County: Lancaster

Community / Transportation

Value
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County: Lancaster Households without a Vehicle

Current Value:

Households without a Vehicle

9.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the PA Value (10.6%), Lancaster has a value of 9.1%.
PA Value
(10.6%)
Compared to the US Value (8.3%), Lancaster has a value of 9.1%.
US Value
(8.3%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is staying the same.
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County: Lancaster Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

Mean Travel Time to Work

23.8
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 23.8 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.6.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 23.8 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (26.7), Lancaster has a value of 23.8 which is lower and better.
PA Value
(26.7)
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Lancaster has a value of 23.8 which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.7)
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County: Lancaster Solo Drivers with a Long Commute

Current Value:

Solo Drivers with a Long Commute

29.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 29.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 33.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 42.6%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 29.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (37.2%), Lancaster has a value of 29.9% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(37.2%)
Compared to the US Value (36.4%), Lancaster has a value of 29.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(36.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (29.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (29.4%).
Prior Value
(29.4%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is increasing significantly.
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County: Lancaster Workers Commuting by Public Transportation

Current Value:

Workers Commuting by Public Transportation

0.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 0.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 0.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.2%.
PA Counties
Compared to the PA Value (4.3%), Lancaster has a value of 0.8% which is lower and worse.
PA Value
(4.3%)
Compared to the US Value (3.8%), Lancaster has a value of 0.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(3.8%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.3%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.3%)
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County: Lancaster Workers who Drive Alone to Work

Current Value:

Workers who Drive Alone to Work

74.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 74.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 77.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 79.6%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 74.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 79.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 82.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (71.1%), Lancaster has a value of 74.1% which is higher and worse.
PA Value
(71.1%)
Compared to the US Value (71.7%), Lancaster has a value of 74.1% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(71.7%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Lancaster Workers who Walk to Work

Current Value:

Workers who Walk to Work

3.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 3.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 2.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 2.1%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 3.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 2.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.2%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (3.3%), Lancaster has a value of 3.5% which is higher and better.
PA Value
(3.3%)
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Lancaster has a value of 3.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(2.4%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is staying the same.
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County: Lancaster

Economy / Employment

Value
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County: Lancaster

Economy / Employment

Value
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County: Lancaster Employer Establishments

Current Value:

Employer Establishments

13,778
Number of Establishments
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (13,778) is greater than the previously measured value (13,514).
Prior Value
(13,514)
Over time, the Lancaster value is increasing significantly.
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County: Lancaster Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

58.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 58.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 52.0%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 58.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (58.6%), Lancaster has a value of 58.7% which is higher and better.
PA Value
(58.6%)
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Lancaster has a value of 58.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(58.5%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Lancaster Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

63.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 63.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 56.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 52.4%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 63.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (59.4%), Lancaster has a value of 63.7% which is higher and better.
PA Value
(59.4%)
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Lancaster has a value of 63.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(59.6%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Lancaster Size of Labor Force

Current Value:

Size of Labor Force

294,087
Persons
(June 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (294,087) is greater and better than the previously measured value (293,654).
Prior Value
(293,654)
Over time, the Lancaster value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Lancaster Total Employment

Current Value:

Total Employment

245,184
Paid Employees
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (245,184) is greater than the previously measured value (231,517).
Prior Value
(231,517)
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County: Lancaster Total Employment Change

Current Value:

Total Employment Change

5.9%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 5.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 4.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 2.6%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 5.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (5.8%), Lancaster has a value of 5.9% which is higher and better.
PA Value
(5.8%)
Compared to the US Value (5.8%), Lancaster has a value of 5.9% which is higher and better.
US Value
(5.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (5.9%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (-6.0%).
Prior Value
(-6.0%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is staying the same.
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County: Lancaster Unemployed Veterans

Current Value:

Unemployed Veterans

1.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 1.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.3%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 1.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.9%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (3.3%), Lancaster has a value of 1.3% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(3.3%)
Compared to the US Value (3.2%), Lancaster has a value of 1.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.2%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Lancaster Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

3.1%
(June 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.2%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.9%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (3.7%), Lancaster has a value of 3.1% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(3.7%)
Compared to the US Value (4.3%), Lancaster has a value of 3.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(4.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (3.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2.6%).
Prior Value
(2.6%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Lancaster

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
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County: Lancaster

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
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County: Lancaster Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Child Food Insecurity Rate

12.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 12.3% 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 19.5%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 12.3% which is in the best 50% 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
Compared to the PA Value (16.6%), Lancaster has a value of 12.3% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(16.6%)
Compared to the US Value (18.5%), Lancaster has a value of 12.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(18.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (12.3%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (7.7%).
Prior Value
(7.7%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is staying the same.
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County: Lancaster Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

Current Value:

Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

32%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 32% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 34%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 32% 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
Compared to the PA Value (31%), Lancaster has a value of 32% which is higher and worse.
PA Value
(31%)
Compared to the US Value (25%), Lancaster has a value of 32% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(25% in 2021)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (32%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (7%).
Prior Value
(7%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Lancaster Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Food Insecurity Rate

10.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 10.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.7%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 10.1% 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
Compared to the PA Value (11.9%), Lancaster has a value of 10.1% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(11.9%)
Compared to the US Value (13.5%), Lancaster has a value of 10.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (10.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (7.4%).
Prior Value
(7.4%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Lancaster Households Receiving SNAP with Children

Current Value:

Households Receiving SNAP with Children

44.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the PA Value (42.0%), Lancaster has a value of 44.6%.
PA Value
(42.0%)
Compared to the US Value (47.9%), Lancaster has a value of 44.6%.
US Value
(47.9%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Lancaster Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count)

Current Value:

Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count)

7,567
Households
(2018-2022)
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County: Lancaster Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate

13.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 13.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.5%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 13.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.4%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (16.8%), Lancaster has a value of 13.3% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(16.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (13.3%) is less and better than the previously measured value (21.2%).
Prior Value
(21.2%)
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County: Lancaster Projected Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Projected Food Insecurity Rate

10.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 10.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.0%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 10.2% which is in the best 50% 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 16.9%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (12.0%), Lancaster has a value of 10.2% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(12.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (10.2%) is less and better than the previously measured value (13.9%).
Prior Value
(13.9%)
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County: Lancaster Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

Current Value:

Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

47.2%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 47.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 52.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 65.2%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 47.2% which is in the best 50% 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
Compared to the PA Value (52.3%), Lancaster has a value of 47.2% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(52.3%)
Compared to the US Value (42.8%), Lancaster has a value of 47.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(42.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (47.2%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (43.6%).
Prior Value
(43.6%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is increasing significantly.
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County: Lancaster

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
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County: Lancaster

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
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County: Lancaster Households with Cash Public Assistance Income

Current Value:

Households with Cash Public Assistance Income

3.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 3.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.7%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 3.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.0%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (3.3%), Lancaster has a value of 3.0% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(3.3%)
Compared to the US Value (2.7%), Lancaster has a value of 3.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(2.7%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Lancaster

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
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County: Lancaster

Economy / Housing & Homes

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County: Lancaster Homeowner Vacancy Rate

Current Value:

Homeowner Vacancy Rate

0.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 0.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.5%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 0.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (1.0%), Lancaster has a value of 0.5% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(1.0%)
Compared to the US Value (1.1%), Lancaster has a value of 0.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.1%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Lancaster Homeownership

Current Value:

Homeownership

67.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the PA Value (62.5%), Lancaster has a value of 67.5%.
PA Value
(62.5%)
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Lancaster has a value of 67.5%.
US Value
(57.8%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Lancaster Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

Median Household Gross Rent

$1,221
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of $1,221 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $840 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,050.
PA Counties
Compared to the PA Value ($1,110), Lancaster has a value of $1,221 which is higher and worse.
PA Value
($1,110)
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Lancaster has a value of $1,221 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,268)
Over time, the Lancaster value is increasing significantly.
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County: Lancaster Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

Current Value:

Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$668
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of $668 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $536 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $596.
PA Counties
Compared to the PA Value ($606), Lancaster has a value of $668 which is higher and worse.
PA Value
($606)
Compared to the US Value ($584), Lancaster has a value of $668 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($584)
Over time, the Lancaster value is increasing significantly.
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County: Lancaster Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

$1,718
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of $1,718 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,369 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,575.
PA Counties
Compared to the PA Value ($1,671), Lancaster has a value of $1,718 which is higher and worse.
PA Value
($1,671)
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Lancaster has a value of $1,718 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,828)
Over time, the Lancaster value is increasing significantly.
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County: Lancaster Mortgaged Owners Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Housing

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Housing

23.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 23.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.3%.
PA Counties
Compared to the PA Value (23.5%), Lancaster has a value of 23.5%.
PA Value
(23.5%)
Compared to the US Value (27.2%), Lancaster has a value of 23.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(27.2%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (23.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (24.5%).
Prior Value
(24.5%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is decreasing, not significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
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County: Lancaster Overcrowded Households

Current Value:

Overcrowded Households

2.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 2.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.5%.
PA Counties
Compared to the PA Value (1.5%), Lancaster has a value of 2.0% which is higher and worse.
PA Value
(1.5%)
Compared to the US Value (3.4%), Lancaster has a value of 2.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.4%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Lancaster Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

Current Value:

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

46.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 46.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 43.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 47.4%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 46.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (47.4%), Lancaster has a value of 46.0% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(47.4%)
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Lancaster has a value of 46.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(49.9%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
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County: Lancaster Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

Severe Housing Problems

14.1%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 14.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.3%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 14.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (13.8%), Lancaster has a value of 14.1% which is higher and worse.
PA Value
(13.8%)
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Lancaster has a value of 14.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (14.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.6%).
Prior Value
(14.6%)
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County: Lancaster

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Lancaster

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Lancaster Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold

Current Value:

Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold

64.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 64.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 58.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.6%.
PA Counties
Compared to the PA Value (61.0%), Lancaster has a value of 64.8% which is higher and better.
PA Value
(61.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (64.8%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (65.9%).
Prior Value
(65.9%)
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County: Lancaster Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

Current Value:

Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

26.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 26.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 29.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.3%.
PA Counties
Compared to the PA Value (27.0%), Lancaster has a value of 26.2% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(27.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (26.2%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (26.0%).
Prior Value
(26.0%)
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County: Lancaster Income Inequality

Current Value:

Income Inequality

0.428
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 0.428 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.434 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.451.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 0.428 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.445 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.470.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (0.473), Lancaster has a value of 0.428 which is lower and better.
PA Value
(0.473)
Compared to the US Value (0.483), Lancaster has a value of 0.428 which is lower and better.
US Value
(0.483)
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County: Lancaster Median Household Income

Current Value:

Median Household Income

$81,458
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of $81,458 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $63,153 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $58,337.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of $81,458 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value ($73,170), Lancaster has a value of $81,458 which is higher and better.
PA Value
($73,170)
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Lancaster has a value of $81,458 which is higher and better.
US Value
($75,149)
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County: Lancaster Per Capita Income

Current Value:

Per Capita Income

$39,872
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of $39,872 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $33,566 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $31,269.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of $39,872 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value ($41,234), Lancaster has a value of $39,872 which is lower and worse.
PA Value
($41,234)
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Lancaster has a value of $39,872 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($41,261)
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County: Lancaster

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Lancaster

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Lancaster Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Children Living Below Poverty Level

9.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 9.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.8%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 9.9% 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
Compared to the PA Value (16.2%), Lancaster has a value of 9.9% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(16.2%)
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Lancaster has a value of 9.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
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County: Lancaster Families Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Families Living Below Poverty Level

5.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 5.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.1%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 5.1% 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
Compared to the PA Value (8.0%), Lancaster has a value of 5.1% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(8.0%)
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Lancaster has a value of 5.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.8%)
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County: Lancaster Households Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Households Living Below Poverty Level

9.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 9.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.4%.
PA Counties
Compared to the PA Value (12.0%), Lancaster has a value of 9.1% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(12.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (9.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (8.1%).
Prior Value
(8.1%)
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County: Lancaster People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

7.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 7.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.6%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 7.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (8.9%), Lancaster has a value of 7.8% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(8.9%)
Compared to the US Value (10.0%), Lancaster has a value of 7.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.0%)
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County: Lancaster People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)

Current Value:

People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)

7,722
People
(2018-2022)
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County: Lancaster People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

77.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 77.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 69.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 66.8%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 77.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 66.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 59.9%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (73.1%), Lancaster has a value of 77.3% which is higher and better.
PA Value
(73.1%)
Compared to the US Value (71.2%), Lancaster has a value of 77.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(71.2%)
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County: Lancaster People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below Poverty Level

8.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 8.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.2%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 8.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (11.8%), Lancaster has a value of 8.2% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(11.8%)
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Lancaster has a value of 8.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
Over time, the Lancaster value is decreasing, significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
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County: Lancaster Veterans Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Veterans Living Below Poverty Level

5.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 5.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.1%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 5.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.9%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (6.7%), Lancaster has a value of 5.0% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(6.7%)
Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Lancaster has a value of 5.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.0%)
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County: Lancaster Young Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Young Children Living Below Poverty Level

8.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 8.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.9%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 8.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (17.3%), Lancaster has a value of 8.9% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(17.3%)
Compared to the US Value (18.1%), Lancaster has a value of 8.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(18.1%)
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County: Lancaster Youth not in School or Working

Current Value:

Youth not in School or Working

1.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 1.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.7%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 1.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (1.8%), Lancaster has a value of 1.9% which is higher and worse.
PA Value
(1.8%)
Compared to the US Value (1.8%), Lancaster has a value of 1.9% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(1.8%)
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County: Lancaster

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
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County: Lancaster

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Lancaster Child Care Centers

Current Value:

Child Care Centers

4.2
Per 1,000 population under age 5
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 4.2 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 5.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 4.1.
PA Counties
Compared to the PA Value (5.2), Lancaster has a value of 4.2 which is lower and worse.
PA Value
(5.2)
Compared to the US Value (7.0), Lancaster has a value of 4.2 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(7.0)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (4.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (4.2).
Prior Value
(4.2)
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Value
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County: Lancaster

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
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County: Lancaster People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

30.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 30.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 22.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 18.6%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 30.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (33.8%), Lancaster has a value of 30.5% which is lower and worse.
PA Value
(33.8%)
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Lancaster has a value of 30.5% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(34.3%)
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County: Lancaster People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

87.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 87.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 89.9%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 87.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (91.7%), Lancaster has a value of 87.0% which is lower and worse.
PA Value
(91.7%)
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Lancaster has a value of 87.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(89.1%)
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County: Lancaster Veterans with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:

Veterans with a High School Diploma or Higher

91.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 91.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 93.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 91.7%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 91.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 94.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 91.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (94.0%), Lancaster has a value of 91.4% which is lower and worse.
PA Value
(94.0%)
Compared to the US Value (95.0%), Lancaster has a value of 91.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(95.0%)
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County: Lancaster

Education / School Environment

Value
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County: Lancaster

Education / School Environment

Value
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County: Lancaster Adolescents who have been Bullied: Past Year

Current Value:

Adolescents who have been Bullied: Past Year

25.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the PA Value (23.2%), Lancaster has a value of 25.2% which is higher and worse.
PA Value
(23.2%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (25.2%) is less and better than the previously measured value (25.7%).
Prior Value
(25.7%)
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County: Lancaster Adolescents who have been Electronically Bullied: Past Year

Current Value:

Adolescents who have been Electronically Bullied: Past Year

15.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the PA Value (14.6%), Lancaster has a value of 15.8% which is higher and worse.
PA Value
(14.6%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (15.8%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (13.5%).
Prior Value
(13.5%)
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County: Lancaster Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Current Value:

Student-to-Teacher Ratio

13.7
Students per teacher
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 13.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.0.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 13.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.7.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (13.3), Lancaster has a value of 13.7 which is higher and worse.
PA Value
(13.3)
Compared to the US Value (15.4), Lancaster has a value of 13.7 which is lower and better.
US Value
(15.4)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (13.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (13.7).
Prior Value
(13.7)
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County: Lancaster

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
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County: Lancaster

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
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County: Lancaster School Drop Outs

Current Value:

School Drop Outs

0.6%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 0.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.6%.
PA Counties
Compared to the PA Value (0.7%), Lancaster has a value of 0.6% which is lower and better.
PA Value
(0.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (0.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (1.7%).
Prior Value
(1.7%)
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County: Lancaster

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County: Lancaster

Environmental Health / Air

Value
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County: Lancaster Air Pollution due to Particulate Matter

Current Value:

Air Pollution due to Particulate Matter

11.1
Micrograms per cubic meter
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 11.1 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.2.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 11.1 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.8.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (8.5), Lancaster has a value of 11.1 which is higher and worse.
PA Value
(8.5)
Compared to the US Value (7.4), Lancaster has a value of 11.1 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(7.4)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (11.1) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (10.1).
Prior Value
(10.1)
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County: Lancaster Annual Ozone Air Quality

Current Value:

Annual Ozone Air Quality

2
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, Lancaster has a value of 2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.
Air Quality Index
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2).
Prior Value
(2)
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County: Lancaster Annual Particle Pollution

Current Value:

Annual Particle Pollution

5
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, Lancaster has a value of 5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.
Air Quality Index
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5).
Prior Value
(5)
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County: Lancaster High Ozone Days

Current Value:

High Ozone Days

0.3
Days
(2020-2022)
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Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (0.3) is less and better than the previously measured value (0.7).
Prior Value
(0.7)
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County: Lancaster High Particle Days

Current Value:

High Particle Days

6.7
Days
(2020-2022)
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Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (6.7) is less and better than the previously measured value (7.3).
Prior Value
(7.3)
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County: Lancaster Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

Current Value:

Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

126,866
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (126,866) is less and better than the previously measured value (129,623).
Prior Value
(129,623)
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County: Lancaster

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
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County: Lancaster

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
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County: Lancaster Access to Exercise Opportunities

Current Value:

Access to Exercise Opportunities

80.9%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 80.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 75.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 61.7%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 80.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 47.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (86.1%), Lancaster has a value of 80.9% which is lower and worse.
PA Value
(86.1%)
Compared to the US Value (84.1%), Lancaster has a value of 80.9% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(84.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (80.9%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (84.6%).
Prior Value
(84.6%)
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County: Lancaster Access to Parks

Current Value:

Access to Parks

50.5%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 50.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 44.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 27.4%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 50.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 24.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 9.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (61.6%), Lancaster has a value of 50.5% which is lower and worse.
PA Value
(61.6%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (50.5%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (12.6%).
Prior Value
(12.6%)
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County: Lancaster Food Environment Index

Current Value:

Food Environment Index

8.8
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 8.8 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 8.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.9.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 8.8 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
Compared to the PA Value (8.5), Lancaster has a value of 8.8 which is higher and better.
PA Value
(8.5)
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Lancaster has a value of 8.8 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.7)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (8.8) is greater and better than the previously measured value (8.5).
Prior Value
(8.5)
Over time, the Lancaster value is increasing significantly.
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County: Lancaster Proximity to Highways

Current Value:

Proximity to Highways

5.8%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 5.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.0%.
PA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lancaster has a value of 5.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the PA Value (5.8%), Lancaster has a value of 5.8%.
PA Value
(5.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (5.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5.8%).
Prior Value
(5.8%)
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County: Lancaster

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
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County: Lancaster

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County: Lancaster PBT Released

Current Value:

PBT Released

18,074
Pounds
(2022)
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Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (18,074) is less and better than the previously measured value (18,535).
Prior Value
(18,535)
Over time, the Lancaster value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Lancaster

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County: Lancaster

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County: Lancaster Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

Current Value:

Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

3,382
Joule per square meter
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to PA Counties, Lancaster has a value of 3,382 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3,271 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3,399.
PA Counties
Compared to the PA Value (3,257), Lancaster has a value of 3,382 which is higher and worse.
PA Value
(3,257)
Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (3,382) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3,049).
Prior Value
(3,049)
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County: Lancaster Number of Extreme Heat Days

Current Value:

Number of Extreme Heat Days

10
Days
(2022)
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Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (10) is less and better than the previously measured value (18).
Prior Value
(18)
Over time, the Lancaster value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Lancaster Number of Extreme Heat Events

Current Value:

Number of Extreme Heat Events

9
Events
(2022)
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Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (9) is less and better than the previously measured value (16).
Prior Value
(16)
Over time, the Lancaster value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Lancaster Number of Extreme Precipitation Days

Current Value:

Number of Extreme Precipitation Days

2
Days
(2023)
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Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (2) is less and better than the previously measured value (26).
Prior Value
(26)
Over time, the Lancaster value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Lancaster Weeks of Moderate Drought or Worse

Current Value:

Weeks of Moderate Drought or Worse

0
Weeks per year
(2021)
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Compared to the prior value, Lancaster (0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0).
Prior Value
Over time, the Lancaster value is decreasing, not significantly.
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