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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Solo Drivers with a Long Commute
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Measurement Period: 2018-2022
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This indicator measures the proportion of commuters who drive alone to work and commute for more than 30 minutes.
Why is this important?
Workers who drive alone to work contribute to traffic congestion and air pollution. The sedentary habit of driving to work has been associated with decreased levels of physical activity and cardiorespiratory health, and increased BMI and hypertension. Stress-inducing traffic congestion may further exacerbate these negative health effects. Alternatives to driving alone–carpooling, taking public transportation, and biking–can help to reduce the number of commuters who drive alone to work each day.
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
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Data Source
- County Health Rankings
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Community / Transportation, Social Determinants of Health