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 better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
People 65+ with Low Access to a Grocery Store (% of Total Pop)
Select a Census Tract
Measurement Period: 2019
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This indicator shows the percentage of the population that are adults age 65 and older living more than one mile from a supermarket or large grocery store if in an urban area, or more than 10 miles from a supermarket or large grocery store if in a rural area.
Why is this important?
Access to healthy foods is essential for preventing and managing health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. For older adults, the increased risk of some cancers and chronic disease can be reduced by eating a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables. Low access to grocery stores makes it more difficult for individuals to access healthy foods, and older adults can face further barriers if their mobility is impaired or they are unable to drive.
| Census Tract | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 157 Census Tract values. The lowest value is 0%, and the highest value is 34.5%.
Half of the values are between 0.6% and 4.7%.
The middle (median) value is 2.4%.
Data Source
- U.S. Department of Agriculture - Food Environment Atlas
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Environmental Health / Built Environment, Health / Nutrition & Healthy Eating, Health / Older Adults, Social Determinants of Health, Older Adults