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	Compare by Region: This gauge shows how the Whatcom value compares with all counties in the state (or all US counties)
	Compare by Average: This gauge shows how the Whatcom value compares with the median or mean value for all counties in the state (or all US counties). The gauge is blue and white when being higher (or lower) is not necessarily good or bad and is multi-colored when being higher (or lower) is good or bad.
	Compare by Time Period: This gauge shows whether the Whatcom value is increasing or decreasing over time. A green arrow means the value is improving and a red arrow means the value is getting worse.
	Target: This gauge shows whether or not the Whatcom value meets a specific goal. The Whatcom value is represented by the left bar and the goal value by the right bar.
	Target: This gauge shows whether or not a specific goal is met. A green check means the goal is met and a red "X" means the goal is not met.

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