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)