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LIFE of Recreation & Leisure
A strong LIFE of Recreation and Leisure means community members and visitors of all ages and ability levels enjoy regular, satisfying indoor and outdoor recreational activity for overall physical, mental, and social wellbeing, have access to clean, safe rivers and lakes, trails, parks, and other outdoor resources for recreation, and enjoy appealing options for shopping, dining, and entertainment events.
The following were identified in the 2021 Brown County LIFE Study:
-- Brown County scores high for recreation and leisure.
-- There are quality parks and playgrounds and a perception of quality festivals and events. Titletown District is positively rated.
-- There is an increase in local sports teams and venues.
-- There is concern with the availability of year-round opportunities for recreation.
-- There is room for growth in recreational opportunities for people with a disability.
-- There is concern regarding recreation post-pandemic.
Below are relevant data indicators to provide additional context.
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.
LIFE Study Data
LIFE Study Data
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of the availability of recreation and leisure time opportunities?
Value
Compared to:
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of the availability of recreation and leisure time opportunities? County: Brown
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of the availability of recreation and leisure time opportunities? County: Brown
77.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(83.0%)
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.
LIFE Study Data
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of quality of community parks and playgrounds?
Value
Compared to:
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of quality of community parks and playgrounds? County: Brown
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of quality of community parks and playgrounds? County: Brown
79.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(86.0%)
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.
LIFE Study Data
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of providing quality festivals, parades and community events?
Value
Compared to:
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of providing quality festivals, parades and community events? County: Brown
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of providing quality festivals, parades and community events? County: Brown
61.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(81.0%)
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.
LIFE Study Data
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of providing for the safety of our residents?
Value
Compared to:
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of providing for the safety of our residents? County: Brown
How would you rate the Brown County area in terms of providing for the safety of our residents? County: Brown
81.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(86.0%)
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.
National/ State/ Regional Data
Social Associations County: Brown
Social Associations County: Brown
8.2
Membership associations per 10,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
WI Value
(11.0)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(9.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(8.2)
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.
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.
Workers who Walk to Work County: Brown
Workers who Walk to Work County: Brown
1.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
WI Value
(2.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
HP 2020 Target
(3.1%)
<div>The Healthy People 2020 national health target is to increase the proportion of workers who walk to work to 3.1%</div>
Access to Exercise Opportunities County: Brown
Access to Exercise Opportunities County: Brown
91.1%
(2024)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,096 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
WI Value
(83.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(92.0%)
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.
Health Behaviors Ranking County: Brown
Health Behaviors Ranking County: Brown
27
(2023)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Adults who are Sedentary County: Brown
Adults who are Sedentary County: Brown
19.5%
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 Wisconsin counties.
WI Value
(20.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Prior Value
(14.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
HP 2020 Target
(32.6%)
HP 2030 Target
(21.8%)
Poor Physical Health: 14+ Days County: Brown
Poor Physical Health: 14+ Days County: Brown
10.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
US Value
(10.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Poor Mental Health: 14+ Days County: Brown
Poor Mental Health: 14+ Days County: Brown
13.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
US Value
(14.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
