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Impact 3: Increased Resilience Among Older and Dependent Adults

The community indicators on this page provide an overview of how Santa Cruz County residents are doing in key areas of this community impact. This helps us understand how our community is doing overall, and whether particular people or areas in the county are experiencing greater challenges or hardships that need to be addressed. To learn more about any community indicator, click See More Data. 
Indicators

Geographic Isolation

People over age 65 who live alone may be at risk for social isolation, limited access to support, or inadequate assistance in emergency situations. 
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People 65+ Living Alone

Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 24.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.2%. Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 24.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.2%.
(Compared to U.S. Counties)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 24.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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 25.5%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 24.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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 25.5%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the CA Value (22.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 24.4% which is higher and worse. Compared to the CA Value (22.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 24.4% which is higher and worse.
(Compared to CA State Value)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicator

Self-Reported General Health Assessment

People's subjective assessment of their health status is important because when people feel healthy they are more likely to feel happy and to participate in their community socially and economically.
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Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better

Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 94.7% which is in the best 50% 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 83.8%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 94.7% which is in the best 50% 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 83.8%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (94.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (87.0%). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (94.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (87.0%).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Compared to the CA Value (86.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 94.7% which is higher and better. Compared to the CA Value (86.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 94.7% which is higher and better.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicators

Adults 60+ Successfully Aging in Place

 
Data unavailable at this time
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AARP Livability Index

 
Data unavailable at this time
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Older and Dependent Adult Abuse and Neglect

 
Data unavailable at this time
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Crimes Against Older and Dependent Adults

 
Data unavailable at this time
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Access to affordable, ADA-accessible and appropriate transportation

 
Data unavailable at this time
 
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