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 a Hearing Difficulty
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This indicator shows the percentage of the population aged 65 and over who are deaf or have some serious difficulty hearing.
Why is this important?
Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults. Hearing impairment can impose a social and economic burden on individuals and families. In adults, hearing impairment often makes it difficult to obtain, perform, and maintain employment. It also makes it difficult to respond to warnings or hear doorbells/alarms, and to understand and follow a doctor's advice. Hearing impairment can lead to depression, withdrawal, or isolation, as it can be hard to make conversation with friends and family and lead to frustration or embarrassment.
| Census Place | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 205 Census Place values. The lowest value is 0%, and the highest value is 100%.
Half of the values are between 13.5% and 34.2%.
The middle (median) value is 21.6%.
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