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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Santa Cruz

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Adults who Binge Drink

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Adults who Binge Drink

15.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 15.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 15.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (15.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 15.6% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(15.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Annual Opioid Prescription Rate

Current Value:
291.6
Prescriptions per 1,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 291.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 371.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 437.5.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (291.0), Santa Cruz has a value of 291.6 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(291.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (291.6) is less and better than the previously measured value (325.5).
Prior Value
(325.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Buprenorphine Prescription Rate

Current Value:
52.4
Prescriptions per 1,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (19.8), Santa Cruz has a value of 52.4.
CA Value
(19.8)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (52.4) is greater  than the previously measured value (50.5).
Prior Value
(50.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to All Opioid Overdose

Current Value:
28.9
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 28.9 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (18.7), Santa Cruz has a value of 28.9 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(18.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (28.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (15.6).
Prior Value
(15.6)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to any Opioid or Amphetamine Overdose

17.0
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 17.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.2.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (8.8), Santa Cruz has a value of 17.0 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(8.8)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (17.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (7.4).
Prior Value
(7.4)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use

Current Value:
24.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 24.2 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (21.4), Santa Cruz has a value of 24.2 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(21.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (24.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (20.3).
Prior Value
(20.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Fentanyl Overdose

Current Value:
27.8
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 27.8 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.3.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (16.6), Santa Cruz has a value of 27.8 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(16.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (27.8) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (11.2).
Prior Value
(11.2)
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.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heroin Overdose

Current Value:
3.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 3.1 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.6.
CA Counties
(2018)
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (1.2), Santa Cruz has a value of 3.1 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(1.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (3.1) is less and better than the previously measured value (4.5).
Prior Value
(4.5)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (4.2), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(4.2)

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prescription Opioid Overdose

28.3
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 28.3 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.9.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (18.1), Santa Cruz has a value of 28.3 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(18.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (28.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (12.8).
Prior Value
(12.8)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Synthetic Opioid Overdose (excluding Methadone)

28.0
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 28.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.3.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (16.7), Santa Cruz has a value of 28.0 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(16.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (28.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (10.6).
Prior Value
(10.6)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.9), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.9)
<div>IVP-22: Reduce overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone</div>

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate

18.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 18.2 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 48 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 18.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 35.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,303 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (16.5), Santa Cruz has a value of 18.2 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(16.5)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (23.5), Santa Cruz has a value of 18.2 which is lower and better.
US Value
(23.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (18.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (18.4).
Prior Value
(18.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to All Drug Overdose

Current Value:
115.0
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 115.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 141.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 183.3.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (143.7), Santa Cruz has a value of 115.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(143.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (115.0) is less and better than the previously measured value (135.1).
Prior Value
(135.1)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Heroin Overdose

Current Value:
1.4
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 1.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.9.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (3.6), Santa Cruz has a value of 1.4 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(3.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (1.4) is less and better than the previously measured value (10.2).
Prior Value
(10.2)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Opioid Overdose (excluding Heroin)

42.6
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 42.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 48.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 70.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (54.9), Santa Cruz has a value of 42.6 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(54.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (42.6) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (7.4).
Prior Value
(7.4)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Heroin Overdose

0.6
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 0.6 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.8.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (0.7), Santa Cruz has a value of 0.6 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(0.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0.6) is less and better than the previously measured value (3.3).
Prior Value
(3.3)
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.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Long Acting or Extended Release Opioid Prescription Rate to Opioid Naive Residents

1.6
Per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 1.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (1.2), Santa Cruz has a value of 1.6 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(1.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (1.6) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.9).
Prior Value
(1.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning

Current Value:
24.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 24.3 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.1.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 54 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 24.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 35.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,899 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (22.0), Santa Cruz has a value of 24.3 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(22.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (27.2), Santa Cruz has a value of 24.3 which is lower and better.
US Value
(27.2)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (20.7), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(20.7)
<div>SU-03: Reduce drug overdose deaths <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

County: Santa Cruz Opioid Prescription Patients

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Opioid Prescription Patients

2.0%
(Q3 2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 2.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.6%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (2.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2.0%).
Prior Value
(2.0%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Quarterly Opioid Prescription Rate

Current Value:
256.8
Prescriptions per 10,000 population
(Q3 2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 256.8 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 333.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 444.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (256.8) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (255.3).
Prior Value
(255.3)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Residents on More than 90 Morphine Milligram Equivalents (MME) of Opioids Daily

6.0
Residents on >90 MMEs of Opioids per 1,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 6.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.9.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (6.3), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(6.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (6.0) is less and better than the previously measured value (7.4).
Prior Value
(7.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Cancer

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Cancer

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Adults with Cancer

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Adults with Cancer

6.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 6.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 6.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer

Current Value:
18.0
Deaths per 100,000 females
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 18.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.9.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (17.8), Santa Cruz has a value of 18.0 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(17.8)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (20.0), Santa Cruz has a value of 18.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(20.0 in 2016)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (18.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (17.5).
Prior Value
(17.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (15.3), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(15.3)

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer

Current Value:
124.8
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 124.8 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 131.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 143.2.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (124.9), Santa Cruz has a value of 124.8 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(124.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (155.9), Santa Cruz has a value of 124.8 which is lower and better.
US Value
(155.9 in 2016)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (124.8) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (128.0).
Prior Value
(128.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (122.7), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(122.7)

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer

Current Value:
10.6
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 10.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.5.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 52 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 10.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,174 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (12.1), Santa Cruz has a value of 10.6 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(12.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (13.1), Santa Cruz has a value of 10.6 which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (10.6) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (10.7).
Prior Value
(10.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.9), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.9)

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer

Current Value:
20.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 20.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.7.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (21.6), Santa Cruz has a value of 20.2 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(21.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (38.5), Santa Cruz has a value of 20.2 which is lower and better.
US Value
(38.5 in 2016)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (20.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (21.0).
Prior Value
(21.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.1), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.1)

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer

Current Value:
18.0
Deaths per 100,000 males
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 18.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (18.4), Santa Cruz has a value of 18.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(18.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (19.4), Santa Cruz has a value of 18.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(19.4 in 2016)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (18.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (20.9).
Prior Value
(20.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (16.9), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(16.9)

County: Santa Cruz Breast Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Breast Cancer Incidence Rate

139.1
Cases per 100,000 females
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 139.1 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 121.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 129.6.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 139.1 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 122.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 133.5.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,478 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (121.0), Santa Cruz has a value of 139.1 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(121.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (127.0), Santa Cruz has a value of 139.1 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(127.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (139.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (139.6).
Prior Value
(139.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Cancer: Medicare Population

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Cancer: Medicare Population

11.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 11.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 11.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (11.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 11.0%.
CA Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (12.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 11.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (11.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (10.0%).
Prior Value
(10.0%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate

7.3
Cases per 100,000 females
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 7.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.1.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 40 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 7.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.1.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 696 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (7.3), Santa Cruz has a value of 7.3.
CA Value
(7.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (7.5), Santa Cruz has a value of 7.3 which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (7.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.8).
Prior Value
(6.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Cervical Cancer Screening: 21-65

Current Value:
82.3%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 82.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 81.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 80.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 82.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 81.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 79.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (82.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 82.3% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(82.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Santa Cruz Colon Cancer Screening

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Colon Cancer Screening

70.5%
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 70.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 67.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 64.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 70.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 61.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (66.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 70.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(66.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Santa Cruz Colon Cancer Screening: USPSTF Recommendation

Current Value:
61.8%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 61.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 62.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 60.1%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 61.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 70.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 67.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (72.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 61.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(72.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Santa Cruz Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:
34.9
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 34.9 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 33.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36.2.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 34.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 40.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 46.1.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,401 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (33.5), Santa Cruz has a value of 34.9 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(33.5)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (36.5), Santa Cruz has a value of 34.9 which is lower and better.
US Value
(36.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (34.9) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (34.1).
Prior Value
(34.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:
34.7
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 34.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 39.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 47.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 55 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 34.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 63.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 74.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,471 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (37.6), Santa Cruz has a value of 34.7 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(37.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (54.0), Santa Cruz has a value of 34.7 which is lower and better.
US Value
(54.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (34.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (35.7).
Prior Value
(35.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74

Current Value:
68.9%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 68.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 67.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 66.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 68.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 70.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 67.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (78.2%), Santa Cruz has a value of 68.9% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(78.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (80.3%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(80.3%)

County: Santa Cruz Mammography Screening: Medicare Population

Current Value:
51.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 51.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 41.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 38.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 51.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 45.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 40.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,123 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (41.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 51.0% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(41.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (47.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 51.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(47.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (51.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (49.0%).
Prior Value
(49.0%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:
11.9
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 11.9 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 54 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 11.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.1.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,706 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (10.1), Santa Cruz has a value of 11.9 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(10.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (11.9), Santa Cruz has a value of 11.9.
US Value
(11.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (11.9) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (11.2).
Prior Value
(11.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate

118.5
Cases per 100,000 males
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 118.5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 93.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 102.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 118.5 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 107.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 125.6.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,500 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (95.4), Santa Cruz has a value of 118.5 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(95.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (110.5), Santa Cruz has a value of 118.5 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(110.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (118.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (113.2).
Prior Value
(113.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Children's Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Children's Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Children Ages 0-3 Who Do Not Experience Recurring Neglect or Abuse

91.0%
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (91.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (93.0%).
Prior Value
(93.0%)
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.

County: Santa Cruz Timely Medical Examinations for Children in Foster Care

75.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (75.2%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (81.8%).
Prior Value
(81.8%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Diabetes

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Diabetes

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Adults with Diabetes

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Adults with Diabetes

10.2%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 10.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.9%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (10.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 10.2% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(10.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (11.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 10.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(11.5% in 2022)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (10.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.8%).
Prior Value
(7.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes

Current Value:
13.0
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 13.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (23.1), Santa Cruz has a value of 13.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(23.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (24.8), Santa Cruz has a value of 13.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(24.8 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (13.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (13.0).
Prior Value
(13.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Diabetes: Medicare Population

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Diabetes: Medicare Population

15.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 15.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.3%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 15.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (21.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 15.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(21.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (24.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 15.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(24.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (15.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (16.0%).
Prior Value
(16.0%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Diabetic Monitoring: Medicare Population

Current Value:
87.8%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 87.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 85.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 83.1%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 87.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 88.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,097 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (84.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 87.8% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(84.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (87.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 87.8% which is higher and better.
US Value
(87.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (87.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (89.8%).
Prior Value
(89.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Disabilities

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Disabilities

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Adults with Disability Living in Poverty

Current Value:
22.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 22.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.1%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 22.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (22.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 22.2% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(22.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (24.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 22.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(24.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Children with a Disability

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Children with a Disability

5.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (3.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 5.3%.
CA Value
(3.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (4.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 5.3%.
US Value
(4.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty

Current Value:
5.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (4.6%), Santa Cruz has a value of 5.4%.
CA Value
(4.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (5.3%), Santa Cruz has a value of 5.4%.
US Value
(5.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Persons with a Disability

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Persons with a Disability

11.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (11.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 11.7%.
CA Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (12.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 11.7%.
US Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Persons with a Hearing Difficulty

Current Value:
3.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (2.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 3.3%.
CA Value
(2.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (3.6%), Santa Cruz has a value of 3.3%.
US Value
(3.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Persons with a Self-Care Difficulty

Current Value:
2.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (2.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 2.3%.
CA Value
(2.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (2.6%), Santa Cruz has a value of 2.3%.
US Value
(2.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Persons with a Vision Difficulty

Current Value:
2.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (2.1%), Santa Cruz has a value of 2.1%.
CA Value
(2.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 2.1%.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Persons with an Ambulatory Difficulty

Current Value:
4.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (5.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 4.9%.
CA Value
(5.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (6.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 4.9%.
US Value
(6.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Family Planning

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Family Planning

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Teen Birth Rate: 15-19

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Teen Birth Rate: 15-19

6.3
Live births per 1,000 females aged 15-19
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 6.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.6.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 55 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (10.3), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.3 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(10.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (13.9), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.3 which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.9 in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (6.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.1).
Prior Value
(7.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Adults Delayed or had Difficulty Obtaining Care

Current Value:
26.7%
(2019-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (22.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 26.7% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(22.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (26.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (24.7%).
Prior Value
(24.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Adults who have had a Routine Checkup

Current Value:
68.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 68.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 68.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 64.9%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (67.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 68.5% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(67.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (68.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (61.1%).
Prior Value
(61.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Adults with Health Insurance

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Adults with Health Insurance

93.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 93.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 90.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 89.3%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 42 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 93.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 90.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (90.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 93.7% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(90.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (88.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 93.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(88.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (93.7%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (90.0%).
Prior Value
(90.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Adults with Health Insurance: 18-64

Current Value:
94.3%
(2019-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (90.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 94.3% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(90.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (94.3%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (86.7%).
Prior Value
(86.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Santa Cruz Adults without Health Insurance

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Adults without Health Insurance

8.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 8.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 8.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (10.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 8.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Santa Cruz Average Gross Premium for Covered California Enrollees

Current Value:
$690.0
(December 2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz ($690.0) is less and better than the previously measured value ($692.0).
Prior Value
($692.0)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Children and Teens Delayed or had Difficulty Obtaining Care

6.5%
(2019-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (8.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.5% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(8.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (6.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (11.1%).
Prior Value
(11.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Santa Cruz Children with Health Insurance

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Children with Health Insurance

98.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 98.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 97.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 96.2%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 42 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 98.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 96.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (96.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 98.6% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(96.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (94.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 98.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(94.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (98.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (95.5%).
Prior Value
(95.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Community Spending on Health Care

Current Value:
6.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (6.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.6%.
CA Value
(6.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (8.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.6%.
US Value
(8.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (6.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.6%).
Prior Value
(6.6%)
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.

County: Santa Cruz Health Insurance Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:
4.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 4.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.9%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 4.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (5.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 4.5% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(5.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (4.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (4.5%).
Prior Value
(4.5%)
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.

County: Santa Cruz Non-Physician Primary Care Provider Rate

Current Value:
97
Providers per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 97 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 86 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 67.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 97 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 65.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (87), Santa Cruz has a value of 97 which is higher and better.
CA Value
(87)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (97) is greater and better than the previously measured value (90).
Prior Value
(90)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz People Delayed or had Difficulty Obtaining Care

Current Value:
21.4%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 21.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.2%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (16.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 21.4% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(16.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (21.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (21.9%).
Prior Value
(21.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.9%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.9%)

County: Santa Cruz People with a Usual Source of Health Care

Current Value:
84.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 84.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 84.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 81.3%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (82.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 84.5% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(82.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (84.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (88.0%).
Prior Value
(88.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Persons with Health Insurance

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Persons with Health Insurance

92.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 92.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 92.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 91.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 92.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (91.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 92.3% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(91.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (92.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (92.0%).
Prior Value
(92.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is staying the same.
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
<div>AHS-01: Increase the proportion of people with health insurance <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

County: Santa Cruz Persons with Private Health Insurance Only

Current Value:
57.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (53.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 57.6%.
CA Value
(53.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (54.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 57.6%.
US Value
(54.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (57.6%) is greater  than the previously measured value (57.2%).
Prior Value
(57.2%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Persons with Public Health Insurance Only

Current Value:
24.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (29.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 24.8%.
CA Value
(29.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (24.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 24.8%.
US Value
(24.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (24.8%) is greater  than the previously measured value (22.6%).
Prior Value
(22.6%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is staying the same.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Preventable Hospital Stays: Medicare Population

Current Value:
1,618.0
Discharges per 100,000 Medicare enrollees
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 1,618.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2,111.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2,576.5.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 1,618.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2,729.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3,374.5.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (2,275.0), Santa Cruz has a value of 1,618.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(2,275.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (2,677.0), Santa Cruz has a value of 1,618.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(2,677.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (1,618.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1,569.0).
Prior Value
(1,569.0)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Primary Care Provider Rate

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Primary Care Provider Rate

102
Providers per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 102 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 68 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 46.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 102 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 47 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 29.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,984 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (81), Santa Cruz has a value of 102 which is higher and better.
CA Value
(81)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (102) is less and worse than the previously measured value (104).
Prior Value
(104)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Residents Who Reported Receiving the Healthcare They Needed

88.2%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (88.2%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (87.7%).
Prior Value
(87.7%)
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.

County: Santa Cruz Salud Para La Gente Patients who are Uninsured

Current Value:
13.0%
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (5.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 13.0% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(5.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 13.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Health Information Technology

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Health Information Technology

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Households with an Internet Subscription

Current Value:
92.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 92.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 92.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 83.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 79.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (91.6%), Santa Cruz has a value of 92.7% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(91.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (88.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 92.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(88.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Households with One or More Types of Computing Devices

Current Value:
96.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 96.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 96.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 91.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 88.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (95.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 96.3% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(95.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (94.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 96.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(94.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Persons with an Internet Subscription

Current Value:
94.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 94.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 92.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 88.9%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 94.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 87.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 83.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (93.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 94.2% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(93.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (91.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 94.2% which is higher and better.
US Value
(91.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Adults who Experienced a Stroke

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Adults who Experienced a Stroke

2.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 2.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 2.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (3.3%), Santa Cruz has a value of 2.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Santa Cruz Adults who Experienced Coronary Heart Disease

Current Value:
5.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 5.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.3%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 5.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (6.1%), Santa Cruz has a value of 5.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(6.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Santa Cruz Adults who Have Taken Medications for High Blood Pressure

73.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 73.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 74.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 72.2%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 73.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 80.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 78.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (78.2%), Santa Cruz has a value of 73.7% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(78.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Santa Cruz Adults with Heart Disease

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Adults with Heart Disease

7.0%
(2019-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (6.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 7.0% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(6.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (7.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (6.7%).
Prior Value
(6.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)

35.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 35.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 37.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 42.5.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (37.2), Santa Cruz has a value of 35.2 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(37.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (38.8), Santa Cruz has a value of 35.2 which is lower and better.
US Value
(38.8 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (35.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (32.2).
Prior Value
(32.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (33.4), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(33.4)

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Coronary Heart Disease

Current Value:
48.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 48.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 80.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 98.6.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (79.0), Santa Cruz has a value of 48.5 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(79.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (91.8), Santa Cruz has a value of 48.5 which is lower and better.
US Value
(91.8 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (48.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (53.0).
Prior Value
(53.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (71.1), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(71.1)

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Attack

Current Value:
31.0
Deaths per 100,000 population 35+ years
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 31.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (44.3), Santa Cruz has a value of 31.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(44.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (31.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (27.0).
Prior Value
(27.0)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Heart Attack

Current Value:
15.9
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population 35+ years
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 15.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (21.1), Santa Cruz has a value of 15.9 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(21.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (15.9) is less and better than the previously measured value (19.3).
Prior Value
(19.3)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Atrial Fibrillation: Medicare Population

Current Value:
13.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 13.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 13.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (13.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 13.0%.
CA Value
(13.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (14.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 13.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (13.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (13.0%).
Prior Value
(13.0%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Cholesterol Test History

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Cholesterol Test History

84.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 84.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 85.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 82.9%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 84.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 84.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 82.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (86.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 84.6% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(86.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Santa Cruz Heart Failure: Medicare Population

Current Value:
8.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 8.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 8.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (10.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 8.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (11.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 8.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (8.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (8.0%).
Prior Value
(8.0%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz High Blood Pressure Prevalence

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz High Blood Pressure Prevalence

28.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 28.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 30.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.9%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 28.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 37.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (32.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 28.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(32.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (41.9%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(41.9%)

County: Santa Cruz High Cholesterol Prevalence: Past 5 Years

Current Value:
34.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 34.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 35.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 34.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 38.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 40.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (36.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 34.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(36.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Santa Cruz Hyperlipidemia: Medicare Population

Current Value:
56.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 56.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 61.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 64.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 56.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 63.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 67.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (61.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 56.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(61.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (65.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 56.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(65.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (56.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (54.0%).
Prior Value
(54.0%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Hypertension: Medicare Population

Current Value:
51.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 51.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 59.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 62.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 51.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 67.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 71.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (58.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 51.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(58.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (65.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 51.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(65.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (51.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (51.0%).
Prior Value
(51.0%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Ischemic Heart Disease: Medicare Population

Current Value:
13.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 13.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 13.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (18.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 13.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(18.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (21.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 13.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(21.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (13.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (13.0%).
Prior Value
(13.0%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Stroke: Medicare Population

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Stroke: Medicare Population

4.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 4.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 4.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (5.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 4.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(5.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (6.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 4.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(6.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (4.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (4.0%).
Prior Value
(4.0%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia

Current Value:
7.8
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 7.8 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.3.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (11.5), Santa Cruz has a value of 7.8 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(11.5)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (13.0), Santa Cruz has a value of 7.8 which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.0 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (7.8) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (11.0).
Prior Value
(11.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Child Care Center Entrants with All Required Immunizations

95.6
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (95.6) is greater and better than the previously measured value (92.5).
Prior Value
(92.5)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz COVID-19 Daily Average Case-Fatality Rate

Current Value:
0.0
Deaths per 100 cases
(Mar 3, 2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 0.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.3.
CA Counties
(Feb 3, 2023)
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 0.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.3.
U.S. Counties
(Mar 25, 2022)
The distribution is based on data from 2,811 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (1.0), Santa Cruz has a value of 0.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(1.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (1.7), Santa Cruz has a value of 0.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.0).
Prior Value
(0.0)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz COVID-19 Daily Average Incidence Rate

Current Value:
6.82
Cases per 100,000 population
(Mar 3, 2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 6.82 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.99 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.75.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 6.82 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.84 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.01.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (6.23), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.82 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(6.23)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (10.97), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.82 which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.97)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (6.82) is less and better than the previously measured value (9.70).
Prior Value
(9.70)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Enteric And Foodborne Illnesses: Amebiasis count

Current Value:
0
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0).
Prior Value
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Enteric And Foodborne Illnesses: Campylobacteriosis count

84
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (84) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (78).
Prior Value
(78)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Enteric And Foodborne Illnesses: Cryptosporidiosis count

9
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (6).
Prior Value
(6)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is staying the same.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Enteric And Foodborne Illnesses: E. Coli O157 count

Current Value:
27
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (27) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (15).
Prior Value
(15)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Enteric And Foodborne Illnesses: Giardiasis count

Current Value:
34
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (34) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (23).
Prior Value
(23)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Enteric And Foodborne Illnesses: Listeriosis count

Current Value:
0
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0).
Prior Value
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is staying the same.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Enteric And Foodborne Illnesses: Salmonellosis count

Current Value:
42
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (42) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (35).
Prior Value
(35)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Enteric And Foodborne Illnesses: Shigellosis count

Current Value:
21
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (21) is less and better than the previously measured value (29).
Prior Value
(29)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Enteric And Foodborne Illnesses: Typhoid Fever count

Current Value:
0
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0).
Prior Value
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is staying the same.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Enteric And Foodborne Illnesses: Vibrio Infections count

6
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (6) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (5).
Prior Value
(5)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Flu Vaccinations: Medicare Population

Current Value:
57.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 57.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 44.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 36.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 57.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 43.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 36.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (48.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 57.0% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(48.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (50.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 57.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(50.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (57.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (54.0%).
Prior Value
(54.0%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Kindergartners with Required Immunizations

Current Value:
91.1%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 91.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 90.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (92.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 91.1% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(92.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (91.1%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (88.8%).
Prior Value
(88.8%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Other Reportable Diseases: AIDS count

Current Value:
3
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (3) is less and better than the previously measured value (5).
Prior Value
(5)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Other Reportable Diseases: Botulism (infant) count

Current Value:
0
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0) is less and better than the previously measured value (1).
Prior Value
(1)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Other Reportable Diseases: Coccidioidomycosis count

Current Value:
18
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (18) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (18).
Prior Value
(18)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Other Reportable Diseases: COVID-19 count

Current Value:
4,845
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (4,845) is less and better than the previously measured value (42,611).
Prior Value
(42,611)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Other Reportable Diseases: Hepatitis C (past or present) count

3
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (3) is less and better than the previously measured value (61).
Prior Value
(61)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Other Reportable Diseases: HIV (Regardless of AIDS status) count

10
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (10) is less and better than the previously measured value (13).
Prior Value
(13)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Other Reportable Diseases: Legionellosis count

Current Value:
5
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (5) is less and better than the previously measured value (6).
Prior Value
(6)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Other Reportable Diseases: Meningitis count

Current Value:
12
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (12) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (12).
Prior Value
(12)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Other Reportable Diseases: MPOX Virus Infection count

Current Value:
4
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (4) is less and better than the previously measured value (8).
Prior Value
(8)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Other Reportable Diseases: Rabies, animal count

Current Value:
1
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (1) is less and better than the previously measured value (2).
Prior Value
(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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Other Reportable Diseases: Tuberculosis, active count

Current Value:
4
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (4).
Prior Value
(4)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Outbreaks: Acute Gastroenteritis (Excl. Foodborne) count

8
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (8) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1).
Prior Value
(1)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Outbreaks: COVID-19 Confirmed Outbreaks count

Current Value:
78
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (78) is less and better than the previously measured value (613).
Prior Value
(613)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Outbreaks: Foodborne count

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Outbreaks: Foodborne count

0
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0) is less and better than the previously measured value (4).
Prior Value
(4)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Outbreaks: Other/Unspecified count

Current Value:
4
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (4) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2).
Prior Value
(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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Outbreaks: Respiratory count

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Outbreaks: Respiratory count

5
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (5) is less and better than the previously measured value (9).
Prior Value
(9)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Persons Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Current Value:
81.5%
(May 10, 2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 81.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 63.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 50 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 81.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 52.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 44.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,125 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (81.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (81.5%).
Prior Value
(81.5%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Pneumonia Vaccinations: Medicare Population

Current Value:
8.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 8.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 7.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 6.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 8.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 5.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (8.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 8.0%.
CA Value
(8.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (8.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 8.0%.
US Value
(8.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (8.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (7.0%).
Prior Value
(7.0%)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Sexually Transmitted Infections: Chlamydia count

Current Value:
1,044
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (1,044) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1,013).
Prior Value
(1,013)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Sexually Transmitted Infections: Congenital Syphilis count

0
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0) is less and better than the previously measured value (3).
Prior Value
(3)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Sexually Transmitted Infections: Gonorrhea count

Current Value:
226
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (226) is less and better than the previously measured value (242).
Prior Value
(242)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Sexually Transmitted Infections: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease count

0
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0).
Prior Value
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is staying the same.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Sexually Transmitted Infections: Syphilis: primary, secondary and early latent stages count

85
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (85) is less and better than the previously measured value (120).
Prior Value
(120)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Tuberculosis Incidence Rate

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Tuberculosis Incidence Rate

1.8
Cases per 100,000 population
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 1.8 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.95 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.30.
CA Counties
(2019)
The distribution is based on data from 31 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (5.3), Santa Cruz has a value of 1.8 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(5.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (2.8), Santa Cruz has a value of 1.8 which is lower and better.
US Value
(2.8)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (1.8) is less and better than the previously measured value (2.2).
Prior Value
(2.2)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (1.4), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(1.4)

County: Santa Cruz Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Hepatitis A count

Current Value:
0
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0) is less and better than the previously measured value (2).
Prior Value
(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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Hepatitis B, acute count

Current Value:
1
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1).
Prior Value
(1)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Hepatitis B, chronic count

26
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (26) is less and better than the previously measured value (37).
Prior Value
(37)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Influenza (ICU or Death Under Age 65) count

0
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0).
Prior Value
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is staying the same.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Measles count

Current Value:
0
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0).
Prior Value
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Meningococcal Disease count

0
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0).
Prior Value
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Mumps count

Current Value:
0
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0) is less and better than the previously measured value (1).
Prior Value
(1)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Pertussis count

Current Value:
9
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (0).
Prior Value
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Rubella count

Current Value:
0
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0).
Prior Value
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is staying the same.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Vectorborne Illnesses: Lyme Disease count

Current Value:
16
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (16) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (8).
Prior Value
(8)
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Vectorborne Illnesses: West Nile Virus count

Current Value:
0
Confirmed cases
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0).
Prior Value
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.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is staying the same.
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.

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Any In-Hospital Breastfeeding

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Any In-Hospital Breastfeeding

97.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 97.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 89.6%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (93.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 97.7% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(93.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (97.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (97.6%).
Prior Value
(97.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz At Least 10 Prenatal Care Visits

Current Value:
74.6%
Percent of births
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (74.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (76.8%).
Prior Value
(76.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Babies with Low Birthweight

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Babies with Low Birthweight

6.1%
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 6.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (7.2%), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.1% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(7.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (8.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.5% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (6.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5.6%).
Prior Value
(5.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Birth Rate

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Birth Rate

42.0
Per 1,000 births
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (42.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (42.0).
Prior Value
(42.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Births by Delivery Location: Dominican Hospital

Current Value:
30.6%
Percent %
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (30.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (29.3%).
Prior Value
(29.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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.

County: Santa Cruz Births by Delivery Location: Non-Hospital

Current Value:
2.2%
Percent %
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (2.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3.4%).
Prior Value
(3.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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.
Santa Cruz