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This dashboard shows percentage estimates of total expenditures for health-related products and services, including high sugar beverages and foods, alcohol, tobacco, medical expenses, and eldercare.
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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: La Porte

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Value
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County: La Porte

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Value
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County: La Porte Community Spending on Health Care

Current Value:

Community Spending on Health Care

9.5%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (8.8%), La Porte has a value of 9.5%.
IN Value
(8.8%)
Compared to the US Value (8.0%), La Porte has a value of 9.5%.
US Value
(8.0%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (9.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (9.5%).
Prior Value
(9.5%)
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County: La Porte Health Insurance Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Health Insurance Spending-to-Income Ratio

6.9%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 6.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.2%.
IN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, La Porte has a value of 6.9% 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 8.0%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IN Value (6.7%), La Porte has a value of 6.9% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(6.7%)
Compared to the US Value (6.1%), La Porte has a value of 6.9% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(6.1%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (6.9%) is less and better than the previously measured value (7.4%).
Prior Value
(7.4%)
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County: La Porte

Health / Older Adults

Value
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County: La Porte

Health / Older Adults

Value
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County: La Porte Adult Day Care Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Adult Day Care Spending-to-Income Ratio

10.6%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 10.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.9%.
IN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, La Porte has a value of 10.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IN Value (11.1%), La Porte has a value of 10.6% which is lower and better.
IN Value
(11.1%)
Compared to the US Value (12.3%), La Porte has a value of 10.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.3%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (10.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (11.3%).
Prior Value
(11.3%)
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County: La Porte

Health / Tobacco Use

Value
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County: La Porte

Health / Tobacco Use

Value
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County: La Porte Cigarette Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Cigarette Spending-to-Income Ratio

2.3%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 2.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.5%.
IN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, La Porte has a value of 2.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IN Value (2.2%), La Porte has a value of 2.3% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(2.2%)
Compared to the US Value (1.9%), La Porte has a value of 2.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(1.9%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (2.3%) is less and better than the previously measured value (2.5%).
Prior Value
(2.5%)
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County: La Porte

Community / Transportation

Value
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County: La Porte

Community / Transportation

Value
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County: La Porte Community Spending on Transportation

Current Value:

Community Spending on Transportation

18.4%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (18.0%), La Porte has a value of 18.4%.
IN Value
(18.0%)
Compared to the US Value (17.4%), La Porte has a value of 18.4%.
US Value
(17.4%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (18.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (18.4%).
Prior Value
(18.4%)
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County: La Porte Gasoline and Other Fuels Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Gasoline and Other Fuels Spending-to-Income Ratio

3.4%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 3.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.7%.
IN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, La Porte has a value of 3.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.2%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IN Value (3.4%), La Porte has a value of 3.4%.
IN Value
(3.4%)
Compared to the US Value (3.2%), La Porte has a value of 3.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(3.2%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (3.4%) is less and better than the previously measured value (3.7%).
Prior Value
(3.7%)
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County: La Porte

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
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County: La Porte

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
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County: La Porte Community Spending on Food

Current Value:

Community Spending on Food

13.0%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (12.9%), La Porte has a value of 13.0%.
IN Value
(12.9%)
Compared to the US Value (12.6%), La Porte has a value of 13.0%.
US Value
(12.6%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (13.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (13.0%).
Prior Value
(13.0%)
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County: La Porte

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
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County: La Porte

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: La Porte Community Spending on Housing

Current Value:

Community Spending on Housing

31.0%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (31.2%), La Porte has a value of 31.0%.
IN Value
(31.2%)
Compared to the US Value (32.1%), La Porte has a value of 31.0%.
US Value
(32.1%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (31.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (31.0%).
Prior Value
(31.0%)
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County: La Porte Home Renter Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Home Renter Spending-to-Income Ratio

15.1%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 15.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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 15.8%.
IN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, La Porte has a value of 15.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.4%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IN Value (15.8%), La Porte has a value of 15.1% which is lower and better.
IN Value
(15.8%)
Compared to the US Value (17.7%), La Porte has a value of 15.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(17.7%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (15.1%) is less and better than the previously measured value (16.1%).
Prior Value
(16.1%)
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County: La Porte Homeowner Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Homeowner Spending-to-Income Ratio

13.5%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 13.5% which is in the worst 25% 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 13.5%.
IN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, La Porte has a value of 13.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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 13.9%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IN Value (14.2%), La Porte has a value of 13.5% which is lower and better.
IN Value
(14.2%)
Compared to the US Value (14.0%), La Porte has a value of 13.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(14.0%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (13.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (14.4%).
Prior Value
(14.4%)
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County: La Porte Utilities Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Utilities Spending-to-Income Ratio

6.4%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 6.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.7%.
IN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, La Porte has a value of 6.4% 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 7.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IN Value (6.2%), La Porte has a value of 6.4% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(6.2%)
Compared to the US Value (5.8%), La Porte has a value of 6.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(5.8%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (6.4%) is less and better than the previously measured value (6.8%).
Prior Value
(6.8%)
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County: La Porte

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

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County: La Porte

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

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County: La Porte Day Care Center and Preschool Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Day Care Center and Preschool Spending-to-Income Ratio

6.6%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 6.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.7%.
IN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, La Porte has a value of 6.6% 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 7.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IN Value (7.2%), La Porte has a value of 6.6% which is lower and better.
IN Value
(7.2%)
Compared to the US Value (7.4%), La Porte has a value of 6.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.4%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (6.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (7.0%).
Prior Value
(7.0%)
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County: La Porte Home Child Care Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Home Child Care Spending-to-Income Ratio

3.3%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 3.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.6%.
IN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, La Porte has a value of 3.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IN Value (3.2%), La Porte has a value of 3.3% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(3.2%)
Compared to the US Value (3.4%), La Porte has a value of 3.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.4%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (3.3%) is less and better than the previously measured value (3.6%).
Prior Value
(3.6%)
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County: La Porte

Education / Educational Attainment

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County: La Porte

Education / Educational Attainment

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County: La Porte College Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

College Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio

11.6%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 11.6% which is in the worst 25% 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 11.6%.
IN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, La Porte has a value of 11.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IN Value (12.4%), La Porte has a value of 11.6% which is lower and better.
IN Value
(12.4%)
Compared to the US Value (12.4%), La Porte has a value of 11.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.4%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (11.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (12.4%).
Prior Value
(12.4%)
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County: La Porte Community Spending on Education

Current Value:

Community Spending on Education

1.8%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (2.1%), La Porte has a value of 1.8%.
IN Value
(2.1%)
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), La Porte has a value of 1.8%.
US Value
(2.4%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (1.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.8%).
Prior Value
(1.8%)
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County: La Porte Student Loan Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Student Loan Spending-to-Income Ratio

4.6%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 4.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8%.
IN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, La Porte has a value of 4.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IN Value (4.5%), La Porte has a value of 4.6% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(4.5%)
Compared to the US Value (4.7%), La Porte has a value of 4.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(4.7%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (4.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (4.9%).
Prior Value
(4.9%)
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County: La Porte Vocational, Technical, and Other School Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Vocational, Technical, and Other School Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio

1.6%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 1.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.7%.
IN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, La Porte has a value of 1.6% which is in the best 50% 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 2.0%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IN Value (1.6%), La Porte has a value of 1.6%.
IN Value
(1.6%)
Compared to the US Value (1.6%), La Porte has a value of 1.6%.
US Value
(1.6%)
Compared to the prior value, La Porte (1.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (1.7%).
Prior Value
(1.7%)
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