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Gain a deeper understanding of levels of food security and access to food for people of the Wasco and Hood River counties. Food security means everyone can get enough of the healthy food they want to eat. 
 
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Compared to Distribution

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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Wasco

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County: Wasco

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County: Wasco Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
13.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Wasco has a value of 13.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.2%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 36 Oregon counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Wasco has a value of 13.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the OR Value (12.4%), Wasco has a value of 13.0% which is higher and worse.
OR Value
(12.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.8%), Wasco has a value of 13.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Wasco (13.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (16.6%).
Prior Value
(16.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Wasco value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Wasco Food Environment Index

Current Value:

County: Wasco Food Environment Index

7.6
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Wasco has a value of 7.6 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 7.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.2.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 36 Oregon counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Wasco has a value of 7.6 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 7.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 6.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,108 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the OR Value (8.1), Wasco has a value of 7.6 which is lower and worse.
OR Value
(8.1)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Wasco has a value of 7.6 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Wasco (7.6) is greater and better than the previously measured value (7.4).
Prior Value
(7.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Wasco value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Wasco Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

13%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Wasco has a value of 13% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 36 Oregon counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Wasco has a value of 13% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,134 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the OR Value (26%), Wasco has a value of 13% which is lower and better.
OR Value
(26%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (25%), Wasco has a value of 13% which is lower and better.
US Value
(25%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Wasco (13%) is less and better than the previously measured value (17%).
Prior Value
(17%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Wasco value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Wasco Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: Wasco Food Insecurity Rate

9.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Wasco has a value of 9.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.0%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 36 Oregon counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Wasco has a value of 9.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the OR Value (10.5%), Wasco has a value of 9.6% which is lower and better.
OR Value
(10.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.4%), Wasco has a value of 9.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Wasco (9.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (10.8%).
Prior Value
(10.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Wasco value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Wasco Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
17.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Wasco has a value of 17.3% 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 20.8%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 36 Oregon counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Wasco has a value of 17.3% 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 23.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the OR Value (15.4%), Wasco has a value of 17.3% which is higher and worse.
OR Value
(15.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the prior value, Wasco (17.3%) is less and better than the previously measured value (27.0%).
Prior Value
(27.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Wasco Projected Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
12.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Wasco has a value of 12.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.8%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 36 Oregon counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Wasco has a value of 12.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the OR Value (12.3%), Wasco has a value of 12.8% which is higher and worse.
OR Value
(12.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the prior value, Wasco (12.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (18.1%).
Prior Value
(18.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Wasco Teen Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

Current Value:
6.1%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the OR Value (10.6%), Wasco has a value of 6.1% which is lower and worse.
OR Value
(10.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.

County: Wasco Households Receiving SNAP with Children

Current Value:
38.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the OR Value (40.4%), Wasco has a value of 38.0%.
OR Value
(40.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (47.9%), Wasco has a value of 38.0%.
US Value
(47.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Wasco value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Wasco Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count)

893
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Wasco value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Wasco Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

Current Value:
70.7%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to OR Counties, Wasco has a value of 70.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 52.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 65.9%.
OR Counties
The distribution is based on data from 36 Oregon counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Wasco has a value of 70.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 47.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 63.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,710 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the OR Value (50.3%), Wasco has a value of 70.7% which is higher and worse.
OR Value
(50.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Oregon State value.
Compared to the US Value (42.8%), Wasco has a value of 70.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(42.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Wasco (70.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (5.9%).
Prior Value
(5.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Wasco value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.