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Social Determinants of Health Dashboard
In addition to healthy behaviors and access to health care, health is also determined by social determinants such as economic stability, affordable housing, access to education, and public safety.
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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
Significantly different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Health / Disabilities
Adults with Disability Living in Poverty County: Santa Cruz
Adults with Disability Living in Poverty County: Santa Cruz
22.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(22.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(24.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Persons with a Disability County: Santa Cruz
Persons with a Disability County: Santa Cruz
11.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Health / Older Adults
Adults 65+ with a Disability County: Santa Cruz
Adults 65+ with a Disability County: Santa Cruz
28.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Value
(33.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(33.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Community / Civic Engagement
Voter Turnout: Presidential Election County: Santa Cruz
Voter Turnout: Presidential Election County: Santa Cruz
86.0%
(2020)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(80.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(84.1%)
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.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(58.4%)
<div>SDOH-07: Increase the proportion of the voting-age citizens who vote</div>
Community / Crime & Crime Prevention
Violent Crime Rate County: Santa Cruz
Violent Crime Rate County: Santa Cruz
452.6
Crimes per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(493.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(380.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Federal Bureau of Investigation
Prior Value
(393.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Community / Public Safety
Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths County: Santa Cruz
Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths County: Santa Cruz
30.8%
Percent of driving deaths with alcohol involvement
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,116 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(26.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(26.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(30.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Bicycle-Involved Collision Rate County: Santa Cruz
Bicycle-Involved Collision Rate County: Santa Cruz
0.0
Collisions per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
CA Counties
(2022)
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(0.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(61.5)
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.
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.
Community / Public Safety
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions
Value
Compared to:
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions County: Santa Cruz
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions County: Santa Cruz
10.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(11.5)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(12.0 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(8.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(10.1)
Community / Social Environment
Substantiated Child Abuse Rate County: Santa Cruz
Substantiated Child Abuse Rate County: Santa Cruz
2.2
Cases per 1,000 children
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Value
(6.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Children's Bureau
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.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(8.7)
Children in Single-Parent Households County: Santa Cruz
Children in Single-Parent Households County: Santa Cruz
20.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(22.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(24.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Community / Transportation
Mean Travel Time to Work County: Santa Cruz
Mean Travel Time to Work County: Santa Cruz
26.7
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(29.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(26.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Workers Commuting by Public Transportation County: Santa Cruz
Workers Commuting by Public Transportation County: Santa Cruz
1.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(3.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(5.3%)
Solo Drivers with a Long Commute County: Santa Cruz
Solo Drivers with a Long Commute County: Santa Cruz
37.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(41.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(36.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(38.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Workers who Drive Alone to Work County: Santa Cruz
Workers who Drive Alone to Work County: Santa Cruz
64.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(68.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(71.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Workers who Walk to Work County: Santa Cruz
Workers who Walk to Work County: Santa Cruz
4.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Employment
Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force County: Santa Cruz
Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force County: Santa Cruz
5.8%
(August 2024)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on non-seasonally-adjusted data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(5.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(4.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(5.8%)
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.
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.
Economy / Food Insecurity
Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program County: Santa Cruz
Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program County: Santa Cruz
45.7%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,710 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(52.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(42.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(43.8%)
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.
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.
Child Food Insecurity Rate County: Santa Cruz
Child Food Insecurity Rate County: Santa Cruz
14.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(16.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(18.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(10.3%)
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.
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.
Economy / Food Insecurity
Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance
Value
Compared to:
Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance County: Santa Cruz
Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance County: Santa Cruz
36%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(35%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(25% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(33%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Food Insecurity Rate County: Santa Cruz
Food Insecurity Rate County: Santa Cruz
11.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(12.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(9.0%)
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.
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.
Households Receiving SNAP with Children County: Santa Cruz
Households Receiving SNAP with Children County: Santa Cruz
47.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Value
(53.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(47.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Housing & Homes
Homeownership County: Santa Cruz
Homeownership County: Santa Cruz
54.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Value
(51.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Severe Housing Problems County: Santa Cruz
Severe Housing Problems County: Santa Cruz
25.6%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(25.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(26.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Economy / Housing & Homes
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent
Value
Compared to:
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent County: Santa Cruz
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent County: Santa Cruz
52.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(54.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
Economy / Income
Median Household Income County: Santa Cruz
Median Household Income County: Santa Cruz
$104,409
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
($91,905)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Per Capita Income County: Santa Cruz
Per Capita Income County: Santa Cruz
$52,887
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
($45,591)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Poverty
Children Living Below Poverty Level County: Santa Cruz
Children Living Below Poverty Level County: Santa Cruz
10.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(15.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Families Living Below Poverty Level County: Santa Cruz
Families Living Below Poverty Level County: Santa Cruz
6.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,104 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(8.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level County: Santa Cruz
People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level County: Santa Cruz
8.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
People Living Below Poverty Level County: Santa Cruz
People Living Below Poverty Level County: Santa Cruz
11.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(12.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
Youth not in School or Working County: Santa Cruz
Youth not in School or Working County: Santa Cruz
0.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,130 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(1.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Education / School Environment
Student-to-Teacher Ratio County: Santa Cruz
Student-to-Teacher Ratio County: Santa Cruz
21.2
Students per teacher
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,125 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(21.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(15.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(21.5)
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.
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.
Education / Student Performance K-12
High School Graduation County: Santa Cruz
High School Graduation County: Santa Cruz
86.2%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(86.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(86.5% in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for Education Statistics
Prior Value
(86.9%)
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.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(90.7%)
Education / Student Performance K-12
11th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts
Value
Compared to:
11th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts County: Santa Cruz
11th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts County: Santa Cruz
56.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(54.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(69.5%)
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.
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.
11th Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Santa Cruz
11th Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Santa Cruz
28.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(27.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
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.
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.
Education / Student Performance K-12
3rd Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts
Value
Compared to:
3rd Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts County: Santa Cruz
3rd Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts County: Santa Cruz
37%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(42%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(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.
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.
3rd Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Santa Cruz
3rd Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Santa Cruz
39%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(44%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(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.
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.
Education / Student Performance K-12
4th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts
Value
Compared to:
4th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts County: Santa Cruz
4th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts County: Santa Cruz
40%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(44%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(60%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
4th Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Santa Cruz
4th Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Santa Cruz
35%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(38%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(54%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Education / Student Performance K-12
5th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts
Value
Compared to:
5th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts County: Santa Cruz
5th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts County: Santa Cruz
41.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(47.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(64.6%)
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.
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.
5th Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Santa Cruz
5th Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Santa Cruz
27.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(31.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(41.0%)
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.
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.
Education / Student Performance K-12
6th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts
Value
Compared to:
6th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts County: Santa Cruz
6th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts County: Santa Cruz
37.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(45.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(61.7%)
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.
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.
6th Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Santa Cruz
6th Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Santa Cruz
26.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(32.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(49.7%)
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.
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.
Education / Student Performance K-12
7th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts
Value
Compared to:
7th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts County: Santa Cruz
7th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts County: Santa Cruz
48.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(49.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(70.0%)
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.
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.
7th Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Santa Cruz
7th Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Santa Cruz
31.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(32.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(65.0%)
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.
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.
8th Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Santa Cruz
8th Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Santa Cruz
26.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(29.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(55.1%)
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.
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.
Education / Student Performance K-12
8th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts
Value
Compared to:
8th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts County: Santa Cruz
8th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts County: Santa Cruz
44.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(46.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(67.0%)
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.
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.
Environmental Health / Built Environment
Environmental Health / Built Environment
Children with Low Access to a Grocery Store
Value
Compared to:
Children with Low Access to a Grocery Store County: Santa Cruz
Children with Low Access to a Grocery Store County: Santa Cruz
2.5%
(2015)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,123 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Prior Value
(2.9%)
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.
Environmental Health / Built Environment
Low-Income and Low Access to a Grocery Store
Value
Compared to:
Low-Income and Low Access to a Grocery Store County: Santa Cruz
Low-Income and Low Access to a Grocery Store County: Santa Cruz
3.8%
(2015)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,123 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
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.
Environmental Health / Built Environment
Households with No Car and Low Access to a Grocery Store
Value
Compared to:
Households with No Car and Low Access to a Grocery Store County: Santa Cruz
Households with No Car and Low Access to a Grocery Store County: Santa Cruz
0.9%
(2015)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Prior Value
(0.9%)
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.
