Community indicators, such as average commute lengths and infant mortality rates, describe the state of the environment or community. When you see this question "What is the state of the county?" at the top of a page, you'll know you're looking at a community indicator. King County government has some influence over community indicators, but many other actors must also be at work to move those indicators in a positive direction.
Performance measures
King County performance measures reflect how county government is doing at accomplishing its goals and driving the indicators in a positive direction. When you see this question "How is King County government's performance?" at the top of a page, you'll know you're looking at a performance measure. County government has much more control over the outcome of these measures, though other influences still affect our ability to achieve our targets.
Community indicators, such as average commute lengths and infant mortality rates, describe the state of the environment or community. When you see this question "What is the state of the county?" at the top of a page, you'll know you're looking at a community indicator. King County government has some influence over community indicators, but many other actors must also be at work to move those indicators in a positive direction.