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LIFE in Brown County

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A Report on Our Community's Quality of Life 

2021 Brown County LIFE Study 

More than 1,500 community members shared their thoughts on the quality of life in Brown County in the 2021 LIFE Study and related community conversations. This input helps identify trends and determine where there are opportunities to improve our quality of life, and it guides the allocation of resources for the initiatives addressing these community needs. 

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In the 2021 LIFE Study, leading indicators – data points that serve as performance indicators for communities – were identified for Brown County in each sector. Adding relevant data to what we’re hearing from the community helps us paint a more complete picture of the areas of progress and opportunity in 10 sectors of life. These are conditions that can be assessed as strong markers of progress in that space.

Excellence in each sector is defined below.

A Healthy LIFE

A healthy life means community members practice healthy lifestyles: have a balanced diet, exercise routinely, engage in activities in support of good mental health...
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Compared to the prior value, Brown (83.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (89.0%). Compared to the prior value, Brown (83.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (89.0%).
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of the overall quality of health care?
(Compared to Prior Value)
Compared to U.S. Counties, Brown has a value of 79.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 75.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 73.6. Compared to U.S. Counties, Brown has a value of 79.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 75.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 73.6.
Life Expectancy
(Compared to U.S. Counties)
Over time, the Brown value is increasing, not significantly. Over time, the Brown value is increasing, not significantly.
Persons with Health Insurance
(Compared to Trend over Time)

County: Brown

LIFE of Learning

A strong life of learning means community members of all ages continue to learn at all stages of life, all youth and children develop their skills and unique talents to prepare them for viable careers and a lifetime of learning...
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Compared to the prior value, Brown (78.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (59.0%). Compared to the prior value, Brown (78.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (59.0%).
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of investing needed resources to ensure quality education in the future?
(Compared to Prior Value)
Compared to the prior value, Brown (74.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (85.0%). Compared to the prior value, Brown (74.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (85.0%).
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of providing effective education?
(Compared to Prior Value)
Over time, the Brown value is increasing significantly. Over time, the Brown value is increasing significantly.
People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
(Compared to Trend over Time)

County: Brown

LIFE of Self-Sufficiency

A life of self-sufficiency means community members of all ages, income, and ability levels have enough nutritious food daily to go without hunger, access to emergency services such as financial support, rental assistance, food pantries, short-term shelter and utility assistance...
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Over time, the Brown value is decreasing, significantly. Over time, the Brown value is decreasing, significantly.
Families Living Below Poverty Level
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to WI Counties, Brown has a value of 10.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.0%. Compared to WI Counties, Brown has a value of 10.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.0%.
Food Insecurity Rate
(Compared to WI Counties)
Compared to the prior value, Brown (7.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (3.0%). Compared to the prior value, Brown (7.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (3.0%).
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of affordability of adequate housing to meet our needs?
(Compared to Prior Value)

County: Brown

LIFE at Work

A strong life at work means community members of all types experience an economy that offers a lifelong continuum of job and career training opportunities, pathways from school to work...
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Compared to the prior value, Brown (68.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (72.0%). Compared to the prior value, Brown (68.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (72.0%).
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of a place that meets the employment needs of you and your family?
(Compared to Prior Value)
Over time, the Brown value is decreasing, not significantly. Over time, the Brown value is decreasing, not significantly.
Total Employment
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to the prior value, Brown (29.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (31.0%). Compared to the prior value, Brown (29.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (31.0%).
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of providing quality affordable child care?
(Compared to Prior Value)

County: Brown

LIFE of Arts & Culture

A strong Life of Arts and Culture means community members experience affordable opportunities for music, visual arts, performing arts, and humanities as offered by arts organizations of all sizes and types...
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Compared to the prior value, Brown (56.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (67.0%). Compared to the prior value, Brown (56.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (67.0%).
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of the availability of arts and cultural opportunities?
Compared to the prior value, Brown (43.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (60.0%). Compared to the prior value, Brown (43.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (60.0%).
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of providing affordable opportunities to attend dramatic and musical performances?

County: Brown

(Compared to Prior Value)

LIFE of Recreation & Leisure

A strong life of recreation and Leisure means community members and visitors of all ages and ability levels enjoy regular, satisfying indoor and outdoor recreational activity for overall wellbeing...
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Compared to the prior value, Brown (73.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (80.0%). Compared to the prior value, Brown (73.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (80.0%).
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of providing a variety of recreational and leisure opportunities for residents?
Compared to the prior value, Brown (79.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (86.0%). Compared to the prior value, Brown (79.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (86.0%).
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of quality of community parks and playgrounds?

County: Brown

(Compared to Prior Value)

A Safe LIFE

A safe fife means community members and visitors of all ages, abilities, and income levels are safe from harm or neglect in their own homes and communities, view their schools, neighborhoods, communities, and the Brown County area as safe...
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Compared to the prior value, Brown (81.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (86.0%). Compared to the prior value, Brown (81.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (86.0%).
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of providing for the safety of our residents?
(Compared to Prior Value)
Over time, the Brown value is decreasing, significantly. Over time, the Brown value is decreasing, significantly.
Violent Crime Rate
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to the prior value, Brown (87.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (43.0%). Compared to the prior value, Brown (87.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (43.0%).
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of providing quality emergency services such as fire and ambulance services?
(Compared to Prior Value)

County: Brown

LIFE in Our Natural Environment

A strong life in our natural environment means community members value and practice conservation, stewardship, and protection of the natural environment, have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors...

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Compared to the prior value, Brown (73.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (80.0%). Compared to the prior value, Brown (73.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (80.0%).
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of the quality of the drinking water?
(Compared to Prior Value)
Compared to WI Counties, Brown has a value of 91.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 67.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 58.8%. Compared to WI Counties, Brown has a value of 91.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 67.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 58.8%.
Access to Exercise Opportunities
(Compared to WI Counties)

County: Brown

LIFE at Home

A strong life at home means community leaders and residents understand and address the needs of people who are vulnerable due to their age or restricting conditions. All members of the community have the opportunity to be safe from abuse and neglect...
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Compared to the prior value, Brown (54.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (64.0%). Compared to the prior value, Brown (54.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (64.0%).
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of caring for vulnerable persons (like children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities)?
(Compared to Prior Value)
Over time, the Brown value is increasing, not significantly. Over time, the Brown value is increasing, not significantly.
People 65+ Living Alone
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Over time, the Brown value is decreasing, significantly. Over time, the Brown value is decreasing, significantly.
Severe Housing Problems
(Compared to Trend over Time)

County: Brown

LIFE in our Community

Strong life in our community means community leadership makes decisions in the best long-term interests of residents. All people are valued members of the community, experience a sense of community and belonging, do not experience discrimination, have full access to services...
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Compared to the prior value, Brown (33.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (43.0%). Compared to the prior value, Brown (33.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (43.0%).
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of as a place where people of different cultural/racial/ethnic backgrounds get along well?
(Compared to Prior Value)
62.0%
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of social acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer people?

County: Brown

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A health indicator is a measure designed to summarize information about a given priority topic in population health or health system performance. Health indicators provide comparable and actionable information across different geographic, organizational or administrative boundaries and/or can track progress over time.
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