Disparities Dashboard
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
Significantly different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
County: Mercer
Health / Alcohol & Drug Use
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 32.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 33.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 57.9.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 32.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 35.8.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (32.3), Mercer has a value of 32.0 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (23.5), Mercer has a value of 32.0 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (32.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (31.4).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning
County: Mercer Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 32.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 51.3.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 32.6 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 35.8.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (32.2), Mercer has a value of 32.6 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (27.2), Mercer has a value of 32.6 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (20.7), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Cancer
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 20.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.1.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 20.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.3.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (20.3), Mercer has a value of 20.7 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (19.6), Mercer has a value of 20.7 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (20.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (20.2).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (15.3), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
![Compared to the NJ 2020 (23.5), the target has been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-met.png)
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 142.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 142.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 160.6.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 142.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 162.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 179.6.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (141.0), Mercer has a value of 142.0 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (149.4), Mercer has a value of 142.0 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (142.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (145.3).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (122.7), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
![Compared to the NJ 2020 (161.5), the target has been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-met.png)
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 13.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.6.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 13.3 which is in the best 50% 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.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (13.0), Mercer has a value of 13.3 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (13.1), Mercer has a value of 13.3 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (13.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.2).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.9), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
![Compared to the NJ 2020 (15.8), the target has been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-met.png)
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 29.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 37.5.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-70.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 29.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 42.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.4.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-90.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (30.2), Mercer has a value of 29.3 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (35.0), Mercer has a value of 29.3 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (29.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (31.2).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.1), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
![Compared to the NJ 2020 (42.0), the target has been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-met.png)
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 17.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.6.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (16.7), Mercer has a value of 17.9 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (18.8), Mercer has a value of 17.9 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (17.9) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (17.9).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (16.9), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
![Compared to the NJ 2020 (21.2), the target has been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-met.png)
County: Mercer All Cancer Incidence Rate
County: Mercer All Cancer Incidence Rate
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 491.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 491.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 518.5.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 491.4 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 455.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 485.6.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-20.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (481.9), Mercer has a value of 491.4 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (442.3), Mercer has a value of 491.4 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (491.4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (500.5).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-good.png)
County: Mercer Breast Cancer Incidence Rate
County: Mercer Breast Cancer Incidence Rate
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 132.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 135.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 144.7.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 132.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 122.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 133.5.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (137.1), Mercer has a value of 132.7 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (127.0), Mercer has a value of 132.7 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (132.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (136.3).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
County: Mercer Cancer: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Cancer: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 13.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 13.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-0.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (13.0%), Mercer has a value of 13.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-equal-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (12.0%), Mercer has a value of 13.0% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (13.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (12.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-up-bad.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-bad.png)
County: Mercer Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate
County: Mercer Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 7.6 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.3.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-40.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 7.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.1.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (7.4), Mercer has a value of 7.6 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (7.5), Mercer has a value of 7.6 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (7.6) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.2).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-bad.png)
![Compared to the NJ 2020 (7.2), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
County: Mercer Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate
County: Mercer Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 35.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 38.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 43.0.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-70.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 35.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 40.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 46.1.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-70.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (38.7), Mercer has a value of 35.1 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (36.5), Mercer has a value of 35.1 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (35.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (36.0).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
![Compared to the NJ 2020 (39.7), the target has been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-met.png)
County: Mercer Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence Rate
County: Mercer Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence Rate
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 50.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 55.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 65.1.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 50.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 63.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 74.4.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (51.3), Mercer has a value of 50.5 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (54.0), Mercer has a value of 50.5 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (50.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (53.5).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer Mammography Screening: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Mammography Screening: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 45.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 45.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 42.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 45.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 45.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 40.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (45.0%), Mercer has a value of 45.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-equal-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (47.0%), Mercer has a value of 45.0% which is lower and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (45.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (44.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-up-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-good.png)
County: Mercer Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer Incidence Rate
County: Mercer Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer Incidence Rate
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 10.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.4.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 10.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.1.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (11.4), Mercer has a value of 10.7 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (11.9), Mercer has a value of 10.7 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (10.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (10.7).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
County: Mercer Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate
County: Mercer Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 158.4 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 142.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 155.7.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-20.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 158.4 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 107.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 125.6.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-0.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (143.3), Mercer has a value of 158.4 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (110.5), Mercer has a value of 158.4 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (158.4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (156.5).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Diabetes
County: Mercer Adults 20+ with Diabetes
County: Mercer Adults 20+ with Diabetes
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 8.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-70.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 8.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.4%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (8.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.9%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-good.png)
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 18.4 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.1.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (18.5), Mercer has a value of 18.4 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (24.8), Mercer has a value of 18.4 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (18.4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (17.8).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Compared to the NJ 2020 (15.8), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
County: Mercer Diabetes: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Diabetes: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 25.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-70.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 25.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (28.0%), Mercer has a value of 25.0% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (24.0%), Mercer has a value of 25.0% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (25.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (25.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Disabilities
County: Mercer Children with a Disability
County: Mercer Children with a Disability
![Compared to the NJ Value (3.6%), Mercer has a value of 3.9%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (4.5%), Mercer has a value of 3.9%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty
County: Mercer Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty
![Compared to the NJ Value (4.1%), Mercer has a value of 4.4%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (5.3%), Mercer has a value of 4.4%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Persons with a Disability
County: Mercer Persons with a Disability
![Compared to the NJ Value (10.6%), Mercer has a value of 10.3%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (12.9%), Mercer has a value of 10.3%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Persons with a Hearing Difficulty
County: Mercer Persons with a Hearing Difficulty
![Compared to the NJ Value (2.6%), Mercer has a value of 2.3%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (3.6%), Mercer has a value of 2.3%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Persons with a Self-Care Difficulty
County: Mercer Persons with a Self-Care Difficulty
![Compared to the NJ Value (2.4%), Mercer has a value of 2.1%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (2.6%), Mercer has a value of 2.1%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Persons with a Vision Difficulty
County: Mercer Persons with a Vision Difficulty
![Compared to the NJ Value (2.0%), Mercer has a value of 1.6%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Mercer has a value of 1.6%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Persons with an Ambulatory Difficulty
County: Mercer Persons with an Ambulatory Difficulty
![Compared to the NJ Value (5.7%), Mercer has a value of 5.4%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (6.7%), Mercer has a value of 5.4%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-neutral.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
County: Mercer Adults with Health Insurance
County: Mercer Adults with Health Insurance
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 89.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 91.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 88.3%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 89.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.2%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-40.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (90.4%), Mercer has a value of 89.3% which is lower and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (88.7%), Mercer has a value of 89.3% which is higher and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (89.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (92.1%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-good.png)
County: Mercer Children with Health Insurance
County: Mercer Children with Health Insurance
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 94.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 97.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 95.4%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-10.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 94.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 96.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.6%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (96.1%), Mercer has a value of 94.6% which is lower and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (94.9%), Mercer has a value of 94.6% which is lower and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (94.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (97.9%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-bad.png)
County: Mercer Persons with Health Insurance
County: Mercer Persons with Health Insurance
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 92.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 92.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 89.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 92.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.4%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-70.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (91.7%), Mercer has a value of 92.3% which is higher and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (92.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (92.3%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-good.png)
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
County: Mercer Persons with Private Health Insurance Only
County: Mercer Persons with Private Health Insurance Only
![Compared to the NJ Value (59.6%), Mercer has a value of 59.7%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (54.8%), Mercer has a value of 59.7%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-neutral.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (59.7%) is less than the previously measured value (63.2%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-down-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Persons with Public Health Insurance Only
County: Mercer Persons with Public Health Insurance Only
![Compared to the NJ Value (21.9%), Mercer has a value of 20.4%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (24.8%), Mercer has a value of 20.4%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (20.4%) is greater than the previously measured value (19.3%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-up-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Preventable Hospital Stays: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Preventable Hospital Stays: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 2,977 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2,977 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3,597.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 2,977 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2,729 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3,375.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-40.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (2,986), Mercer has a value of 2,977 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (2,677), Mercer has a value of 2,977 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (2,977) is less and better than the previously measured value (3,124).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-down-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-good.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Health Information Technology
County: Mercer Persons with an Internet Subscription
County: Mercer Persons with an Internet Subscription
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 91.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 92.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 91.8%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 91.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 87.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 83.3%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-70.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (92.8%), Mercer has a value of 91.8% which is lower and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (91.0%), Mercer has a value of 91.8% which is higher and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Heart Disease & Stroke
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 30.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 30.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.1.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (31.6), Mercer has a value of 30.4 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (38.8), Mercer has a value of 30.4 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (30.4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (31.2).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (33.4), the target has been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-met.png)
![Compared to the NJ 2020 (28.6), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Disease
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Disease
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 162.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 162.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 191.3.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (161.4), Mercer has a value of 162.9 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (162.9) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (159.0).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Compared to the NJ 2020 (112.1), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Hypertensive Heart Disease
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Hypertensive Heart Disease
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 14.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.5.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-0.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (9.7), Mercer has a value of 14.0 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (14.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (13.3).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Atrial Fibrillation: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Atrial Fibrillation: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 14.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 14.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (15.0%), Mercer has a value of 14.0% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (14.0%), Mercer has a value of 14.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-equal-neutral.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (14.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
County: Mercer Heart Failure: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Heart Failure: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 10.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-100.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 10.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (12.0%), Mercer has a value of 10.0% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (11.0%), Mercer has a value of 10.0% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (10.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (10.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-good.png)
County: Mercer Hyperlipidemia: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Hyperlipidemia: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 72.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 73.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 73.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-100.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 72.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 63.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 67.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-0.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (73.0%), Mercer has a value of 72.0% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (65.0%), Mercer has a value of 72.0% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (72.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (70.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-up-bad.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-bad.png)
County: Mercer Hypertension: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Hypertension: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 67.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 69.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 70.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 67.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 67.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 71.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (69.0%), Mercer has a value of 67.0% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (65.0%), Mercer has a value of 67.0% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (67.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (67.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
County: Mercer Ischemic Heart Disease: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Ischemic Heart Disease: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 24.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 26.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 24.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (25.0%), Mercer has a value of 24.0% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (21.0%), Mercer has a value of 24.0% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (24.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (24.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer Stroke: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Stroke: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 7.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 7.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-0.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (7.0%), Mercer has a value of 7.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-equal-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (6.0%), Mercer has a value of 7.0% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (7.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 12.9 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.3.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (11.7), Mercer has a value of 12.9 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (13.0), Mercer has a value of 12.9 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (12.9) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (12.3).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Flu Vaccinations: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Flu Vaccinations: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 59.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 52.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 59.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 43.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 36.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-100.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (55.0%), Mercer has a value of 59.0% which is higher and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (50.0%), Mercer has a value of 59.0% which is higher and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (59.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (57.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-up-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer Persons Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
County: Mercer Persons Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 75.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 75.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 68.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 75.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 52.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 44.1%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-100.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (75.8%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (75.7%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-up-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer Pneumonia Vaccinations: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Pneumonia Vaccinations: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 9.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 8.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 9.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 5.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-100.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (8.0%), Mercer has a value of 9.0% which is higher and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (8.0%), Mercer has a value of 9.0% which is higher and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (9.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (7.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-up-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-bad.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health
County: Mercer Babies with Low Birthweight
County: Mercer Babies with Low Birthweight
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 8.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.7%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-40.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (7.7%), Mercer has a value of 8.1% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (8.5%), Mercer has a value of 8.1% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (8.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.6%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
![Compared to the NJ 2020 (7.7%), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
County: Mercer Babies with Very Low Birthweight
County: Mercer Babies with Very Low Birthweight
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 1.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-20.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (1.2%), Mercer has a value of 1.6% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (1.4%), Mercer has a value of 1.6% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (1.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.2%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
![Compared to the NJ 2020 (1.4%), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
County: Mercer Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care
County: Mercer Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 65.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 75.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 72.1%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-0.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (74.9%), Mercer has a value of 65.9% which is lower and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (78.3%), Mercer has a value of 65.9% which is lower and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (65.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (63.5%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-bad.png)
![Compared to the NJ 2020 (79.4%), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
County: Mercer Mothers who Received No Prenatal Care
County: Mercer Mothers who Received No Prenatal Care
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 2.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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 2.3%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (1.8%), Mercer has a value of 2.2% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (1.9%), Mercer has a value of 2.2% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (2.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.9%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-bad.png)
County: Mercer Preterm Births
County: Mercer Preterm Births
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 9.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.1%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (9.2%), Mercer has a value of 9.3% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (12.0%), Mercer has a value of 9.3% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (9.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (9.4%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-good.png)
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (9.4%), the target has been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-met.png)
County: Mercer Very Preterm Births
County: Mercer Very Preterm Births
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 1.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.7%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (1.3%), Mercer has a value of 1.6% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (1.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.2%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
County: Mercer Depression: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Depression: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 16.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 16.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (15.0%), Mercer has a value of 16.0% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (16.0%), Mercer has a value of 16.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-equal-neutral.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (16.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (15.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-up-bad.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Mortality Data
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 740.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 761.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 863.4.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (742.0), Mercer has a value of 740.0 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (740.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (714.9).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Life Expectancy
County: Mercer Life Expectancy
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 78.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 78.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 76.9.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 78.7 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.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (79.2), Mercer has a value of 78.7 which is lower and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (77.6), Mercer has a value of 78.7 which is higher and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-good.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Older Adults
County: Mercer Adults 65+ with a Disability
County: Mercer Adults 65+ with a Disability
![Compared to the NJ Value (30.0%), Mercer has a value of 27.3%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (33.3%), Mercer has a value of 27.3%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Adults 65+ with a Hearing Difficulty
County: Mercer Adults 65+ with a Hearing Difficulty
![Compared to the NJ Value (10.9%), Mercer has a value of 9.8%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Mercer has a value of 9.8%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Adults 65+ with a Self-Care Difficulty
County: Mercer Adults 65+ with a Self-Care Difficulty
![Compared to the NJ Value (7.4%), Mercer has a value of 6.4%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (7.4%), Mercer has a value of 6.4%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Adults 65+ with a Vision Difficulty
County: Mercer Adults 65+ with a Vision Difficulty
![Compared to the NJ Value (5.2%), Mercer has a value of 4.3%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (6.0%), Mercer has a value of 4.3%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Adults 65+ with an Independent Living Difficulty
County: Mercer Adults 65+ with an Independent Living Difficulty
![Compared to the NJ Value (13.3%), Mercer has a value of 11.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (13.6%), Mercer has a value of 11.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Alzheimer's Disease
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Alzheimer's Disease
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 19.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.0.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (21.8), Mercer has a value of 19.3 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (32.4), Mercer has a value of 19.3 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (19.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (20.7).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 6.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 6.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-0.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (6.0%), Mercer has a value of 6.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-equal-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (6.0%), Mercer has a value of 6.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-equal-neutral.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (6.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (7.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-down-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Other Conditions
County: Mercer Chronic Kidney Disease: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Chronic Kidney Disease: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 15.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 15.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (16.0%), Mercer has a value of 15.0% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (18.0%), Mercer has a value of 15.0% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (15.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (14.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-up-bad.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
County: Mercer Osteoporosis: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Osteoporosis: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 12.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 12.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-10.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (12.0%), Mercer has a value of 12.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-equal-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (11.0%), Mercer has a value of 12.0% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (12.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (11.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-up-bad.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-bad.png)
County: Mercer Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoarthritis: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoarthritis: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 35.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 37.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 35.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 35.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (37.0%), Mercer has a value of 35.0% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (35.0%), Mercer has a value of 35.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-equal-neutral.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (35.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (34.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-up-bad.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Physical Activity
County: Mercer Adults 20+ who are Sedentary
County: Mercer Adults 20+ who are Sedentary
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 18.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.7%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 18.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.9%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (18.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (17.6%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-good.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Prevention & Safety
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 8.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.4.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (4.6), Mercer has a value of 8.5 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (12.0), Mercer has a value of 8.5 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (8.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.5).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (10.7), the target has been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-met.png)
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Injuries
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Injuries
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 52.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 53.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 78.2.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (50.1), Mercer has a value of 52.4 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (57.6), Mercer has a value of 52.4 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (52.4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (52.1).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (43.2), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Poisonings
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Poisonings
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 31.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 31.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 52.4.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (31.5), Mercer has a value of 31.6 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (28.3), Mercer has a value of 31.6 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (31.6) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (32.4).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Respiratory Diseases
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 20.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.6.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (24.2), Mercer has a value of 20.3 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (36.4), Mercer has a value of 20.3 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (20.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (21.6).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Asthma: Medicare Population
County: Mercer Asthma: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 7.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 7.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (7.0%), Mercer has a value of 7.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-equal-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Mercer has a value of 7.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-equal-neutral.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (7.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
County: Mercer COPD: Medicare Population
County: Mercer COPD: Medicare Population
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 9.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 9.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-90.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (12.0%), Mercer has a value of 9.0% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (11.0%), Mercer has a value of 9.0% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (9.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (10.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-down-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections
County: Mercer Chlamydia Cases
County: Mercer Chlamydia Cases
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (1,806) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1,702).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-up-bad.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
County: Mercer Gonorrhea Cases
County: Mercer Gonorrhea Cases
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (512) is less and better than the previously measured value (633).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-down-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
County: Mercer Syphilis Cases
County: Mercer Syphilis Cases
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (53) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (36).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-up-bad.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
County: Mercer
Health / Weight Status
County: Mercer Adults 20+ Who Are Obese
County: Mercer Adults 20+ Who Are Obese
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 23.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 29.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-100.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 23.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.1%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (23.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (27.7%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (36.0%), the target has been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-met.png)
![Compared to the NJ 2020 (23.8%), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
County: Mercer
Community / Crime & Crime Prevention
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 8.5 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.3.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-40.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (3.8), Mercer has a value of 8.5 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (6.6), Mercer has a value of 8.5 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (8.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.4).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.5), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
County: Mercer
Community / Demographics
County: Mercer All-Age Birth Rate
County: Mercer All-Age Birth Rate
![Compared to the NJ Value (10.9), Mercer has a value of 10.6.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (10.6) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (10.1).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Foreign Born Persons
County: Mercer Foreign Born Persons
![Compared to the NJ Value (23.2%), Mercer has a value of 24.6%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Mercer has a value of 24.6%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-neutral.png)
County: Mercer Veteran Population
County: Mercer Veteran Population
![Compared to the NJ Value (4.1%), Mercer has a value of 3.7%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Mercer has a value of 3.7%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-neutral.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-neutral.png)
County: Mercer
Community / Public Safety
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Collisions
County: Mercer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Collisions
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 7.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.7.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (6.8), Mercer has a value of 7.0 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (7.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.6).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
County: Mercer
Community / Transportation
County: Mercer Mean Travel Time to Work
County: Mercer Mean Travel Time to Work
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 27.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 30.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.7.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 27.5 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (31.1), Mercer has a value of 27.5 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (26.7), Mercer has a value of 27.5 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
County: Mercer Workers Commuting by Public Transportation
County: Mercer Workers Commuting by Public Transportation
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 5.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 3.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.4%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-70.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (9.0%), Mercer has a value of 5.2% which is lower and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (3.8%), Mercer has a value of 5.2% which is higher and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-bad.png)
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.3%), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
County: Mercer Workers who Drive Alone to Work
County: Mercer Workers who Drive Alone to Work
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 63.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 70.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 77.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-70.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 63.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 79.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 82.3%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-100.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (65.4%), Mercer has a value of 63.5% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (71.7%), Mercer has a value of 63.5% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer
Economy / Housing & Homes
County: Mercer Overcrowded Households
County: Mercer Overcrowded Households
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 2.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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 4.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-40.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (3.6%), Mercer has a value of 2.7% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (3.4%), Mercer has a value of 2.7% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
County: Mercer Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent
County: Mercer Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 50.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 51.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 56.9%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 50.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-20.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (50.7%), Mercer has a value of 50.7%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-equal-neutral.png)
![Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Mercer has a value of 50.7% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-good.png)
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
County: Mercer
Economy / Income
County: Mercer Median Household Income
County: Mercer Median Household Income
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of $92,697 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $92,697 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $82,192.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of $92,697 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-100.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value ($97,126), Mercer has a value of $92,697 which is lower and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Mercer has a value of $92,697 which is higher and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer Per Capita Income
County: Mercer Per Capita Income
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of $50,053 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $49,666 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $42,448.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of $50,053 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-100.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value ($50,995), Mercer has a value of $50,053 which is lower and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Mercer has a value of $50,053 which is higher and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer
Economy / Poverty
County: Mercer Children Living Below Poverty Level
County: Mercer Children Living Below Poverty Level
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 14.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.8%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-40.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 14.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.3%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (13.3%), Mercer has a value of 14.0% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Mercer has a value of 14.0% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer Families Living Below Poverty Level
County: Mercer Families Living Below Poverty Level
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 7.3% 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 9.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-40.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 7.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (6.9%), Mercer has a value of 7.3% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Mercer has a value of 7.3% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level
County: Mercer People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 9.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.3%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 9.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (9.1%), Mercer has a value of 9.9% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (10.0%), Mercer has a value of 9.9% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-bad.png)
County: Mercer People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)
County: Mercer People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-bad.png)
County: Mercer People Living Below Poverty Level
County: Mercer People Living Below Poverty Level
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 11.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-40.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 11.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (9.7%), Mercer has a value of 11.2% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Mercer has a value of 11.2% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-good.png)
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
County: Mercer Young Children Living Below Poverty Level
County: Mercer Young Children Living Below Poverty Level
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 16.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.1%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-40.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 16.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (14.3%), Mercer has a value of 16.4% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (18.1%), Mercer has a value of 16.4% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-good.png)
County: Mercer Youth not in School or Working
County: Mercer Youth not in School or Working
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 1.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.0%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 1.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.7%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (1.4%), Mercer has a value of 1.3% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (1.8%), Mercer has a value of 1.3% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer
Education / Educational Attainment
County: Mercer People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
County: Mercer People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 44.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 38.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 33.6%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 44.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-100.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (42.3%), Mercer has a value of 44.2% which is higher and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-good.png)
![Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Mercer has a value of 44.2% which is higher and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
County: Mercer People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 89.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 93.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 87.8%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 89.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-50.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (90.6%), Mercer has a value of 89.7% which is lower and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Mercer has a value of 89.7% which is higher and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-good.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-good.png)
County: Mercer Veterans with a High School Diploma or Higher
County: Mercer Veterans with a High School Diploma or Higher
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 93.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 94.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.2%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 93.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 94.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 91.6%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-40.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (94.1%), Mercer has a value of 93.5% which is lower and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-bad.png)
![Compared to the US Value (95.0%), Mercer has a value of 93.5% which is lower and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-bad.png)
![Over time, the Mercer value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-bad.png)
County: Mercer
Environmental Health / Built Environment
County: Mercer Access to Parks
County: Mercer Access to Parks
![Compared to NJ Counties, Mercer has a value of 94.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 88.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 81.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-70.png)
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mercer has a value of 94.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 24.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 9.3%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-100.png)
![Compared to the NJ Value (89.8%), Mercer has a value of 94.4% which is higher and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-good.png)
![Compared to the prior value, Mercer (94.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (86.0%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-up-good.png)