EASI Score

Description

Value

EASI Score Another relative measure using the results of the EASI Rank to arrange the values of a variable into a quintile (20% per group) frequency distribution.

EASI Rank A ratio-type rank for a particular geography representing the concentration of the variable compared to the average concentration. Tie scores are reported as the average of all tied numbers in sequence (if scores 1, 2 and 3 were tied, they would all be reported as 2).

Population

199,655

C

1571

The name of the variable and the estimate of the count or index number or data estimate for the geography. There are 119,655 people in this County The primary political divisions of most States are termed "counties." In Louisiana, these divisions are known as "parishes." In Alaska, which has no counties, the county equivalents are the organized "boroughs" and the "census areas" that are delineated for statistical purposes by the State of Alaska and the Census Bureau. In four States (Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia), there are one or more cities that are independent of any county organization and thus constitute primary divisions of their States. These cities are known as "independent cities" and are treated as equivalent to counties for statistical purposes. That part of Yellowstone National Park in Montana is treated as a county equivalent. The District of Columbia has no primary divisions, and the entire area is considered equivalent to a county for statistical purposes. Each county and county equivalent is assigned a three-digit FIPS code that is unique within State. These codes are assigned in alphabetical order of county or county equivalent within State, except for the independent cities, which follow the listing of counties.. All populations have the same EASI Score Another relative measure using the results of the EASI Rank to arrange the values of a variable into a quintile (20% per group) frequency distribution. of "C," because the concentration of population is the same for all areas.

EASI Weather Index

147

B

72

A combination measure (US Average=100) developed from 11 different weather variables. The higher the value, the better the weather (not too hot, not cold). The EASI Score Another relative measure using the results of the EASI Rank to arrange the values of a variable into a quintile (20% per group) frequency distribution. of "B" indicates above average weather.

EASI Quality of Life

182

A

20

A combination measure (US Average Index=100) developed from 29 different quality of life variables. Weights were assigned based upon each variable's importance (EASI developed) to a high quality of life. The higher the value, the better the quality. The EASI Score Another relative measure using the results of the EASI Rank to arrange the values of a variable into a quintile (20% per group) frequency distribution. of "A" indicates a high quality of life for this area.

EASI Crime Index

92

C

162

A combination of 8 crime related variables (US Average=100; A=High Crime) with more weight given to violent crimes. The higher the value, the more crime there is. A score of "A" is a high crime (note an "A" is not always good) area; a rank of "1" indicates the highest crime area. The EASI Score Another relative measure using the results of the EASI Rank to arrange the values of a variable into a quintile (20% per group) frequency distribution. of "C" indicates an average amount of crime in this area.

Total Household A household includes all the persons who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a group of rooms, or a single room that is occupied (or if vacant, is intended for occupancy) as separate living quarters. Separate living quarters are those in which the occupants live and eat separately from any other persons in the building and which have direct access from the outside of the building or through a common hall. The occupants may be a single family, one person living alone, two or more families living together, or any other group of related or unrelated persons who share living arrangements. In 100-percent tabulations, the count of households or householders always equals the count of occupied housing units. In sample tabulations, the numbers may differ as a result of the weighting process. Income ($000)

1,376,040,071

D

250

Median Household A household includes all the persons who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a group of rooms, or a single room that is occupied (or if vacant, is intended for occupancy) as separate living quarters. Separate living quarters are those in which the occupants live and eat separately from any other persons in the building and which have direct access from the outside of the building or through a common hall. The occupants may be a single family, one person living alone, two or more families living together, or any other group of related or unrelated persons who share living arrangements. In 100-percent tabulations, the count of households or householders always equals the count of occupied housing units. In sample tabulations, the numbers may differ as a result of the weighting process. Income ($)

24,714

D

245

The median income The median divides the income distribution into two equal parts, one having incomes above the median and the other having incomes below the median. For households and families, the median income is based on the distribution of the total number of units including those with no income. The median for persons is based on persons with income. The median income values for all households, families, and persons are computed on the basis of more detailed income intervals than shown in most tabulations. of $24,714 is less than the national average, therefore the EASI Score Another relative measure using the results of the EASI Rank to arrange the values of a variable into a quintile (20% per group) frequency distribution. is a "D."

Median Age This measure divides the age distribution into two equal parts: one-half of the cases falling below the median value and one-half above the value. Generally, median age is computed on the basis of more detailed age intervals than are shown in some census publications; thus, a median based on a less detailed distribution may differ slightly from a corresponding median for the same population based on a more detailed distribution.

30.6

E

262

Median age This measure divides the age distribution into two equal parts: one-half of the cases falling below the median value and one-half above the value. Generally, median age is computed on the basis of more detailed age intervals than are shown in some census publications; thus, a median based on a less detailed distribution may differ slightly from a corresponding median for the same population based on a more detailed distribution. of 30.6 years is much lower (younger) than the national average, therefore the EASI Score Another relative measure using the results of the EASI Rank to arrange the values of a variable into a quintile (20% per group) frequency distribution. is "E."

Black Population

7,464

C

172

The estimate of 7,464 Black Population is average in the ratio of Blacks. Among a total of Counties, the rank of 172 is near the middle.

Total Aged 0-5 Years Old

11,550

A

61

The 11,550 count is well above what the average count would be, so the EASI Rank A ratio-type rank for a particular geography representing the concentration of the variable compared to the average concentration. Tie scores are reported as the average of all tied numbers in sequence (if scores 1, 2 and 3 were tied, they would all be reported as 2). of 61 is an EASI Score Another relative measure using the results of the EASI Rank to arrange the values of a variable into a quintile (20% per group) frequency distribution. of "A."

Square Miles (Land Area)

917.10

B

80

The 917 square miles indicates a larger than average geography.

Population Density

130.5

D

239

Population per square mile of 130.5 shows a less than average density.

Earthquake Movements Probability

0.00

E

259

A low value indicates less of a chance of an earthquake.

Annual Normal Heating (Inverse Rank) Degree Days

2,584

D

241

A low rank of 241 (of Total Degrees Below 65) indicates less annual heating required to create comfortable living conditions compared to the national average. An area with a rank of "1" needs a lot of heating.

Annual Normal Cooling (Inverse Rank) Degree Days

2,451

A

53

A high rank of 53 (of Total Degrees Above 65) indicates more annual cooling required to create comfortable living conditions compared to the national average. An area with a rank of "1" needs a lot of cooling.

Mean Sky Cover

5

E

272

A higher value (Daily Average Sunrise to Sunset - Out of 10) indicates more sky coverage (clouds).

Mean Number of Days Clear

170

A

39

A high value of 170 (Out of 365 Days) indicates more clear days (no clouds).

Culture Index (US Average=100)

79

D

121

A lower value indicates fewer than average cultural activities near the geography. (Note: The Cultural, Amusement, Restaurant, Medical, Religion, and Education are created from county The primary political divisions of most States are termed "counties." In Louisiana, these divisions are known as "parishes." In Alaska, which has no counties, the county equivalents are the organized "boroughs" and the "census areas" that are delineated for statistical purposes by the State of Alaska and the Census Bureau. In four States (Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia), there are one or more cities that are independent of any county organization and thus constitute primary divisions of their States. These cities are known as "independent cities" and are treated as equivalent to counties for statistical purposes. That part of Yellowstone National Park in Montana is treated as a county equivalent. The District of Columbia has no primary divisions, and the entire area is considered equivalent to a county for statistical purposes. Each county and county equivalent is assigned a three-digit FIPS code that is unique within State. These codes are assigned in alphabetical order of county or county equivalent within State, except for the independent cities, which follow the listing of counties. information, which is then applied to lower level geography.)