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Notes

   February 22, 2007

Escambia Community Collaborative

Suggested Measures

Within Umbrella Priorities

Economy

  • Escambia County Average Annual Wage
  • Number off residents working in professional, scientific or management positions
  • Number of residents holding Bachelors Degrees or higher
  • Tourism

Education

  • 3rd grade FCAT Reading scores
  • Reduce the Racial gap in reading by 8th grade
  • Adult educational attainment; % of over age 25 having HS or less
  • Adult literacy = prepared for the job market

Environment

  • Surface Water quality – bacteria count
  • Public litter
  • Movement of Main Street sewer treatment plant

Health

  • Adult smoking & substance abuse (drugs & alcohol)
  • Preventive-Protective factors: immunizations, dental, diet, social support, exercise, health education etc.
  • # of ER visits by age, condition and/or verified actual emergency
  • Hospital admission rate per 1000 population identified by age & by condition (including chronic disease, environmental & mental health factors)
  • Days missed at school/work due to illness

Housing

Availability/Affordability of rental housing

  • Home ownership
  • Ownership affordability
  • Substandard housing (not complete kitchen or plumbing)
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