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Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

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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Health / Diabetes

Health / Diabetes

Health / Diabetes

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

Health / Diabetes

County: Santa Cruz

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.

Health / Disabilities

Health / Disabilities

Health / Disabilities

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

Health / Disabilities

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

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.

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

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:
27.0
Deaths per 100,000 population 35+ years
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 27.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 51.5.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 49 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (44.4), Santa Cruz has a value of 27.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(44.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (27.0) is less and better than the previously measured value (27.5).
Prior Value
(27.5)
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.

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

Current Value:
18.4
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population 35+ years
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 18.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.8.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (25.5), Santa Cruz has a value of 18.4 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(25.5)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (18.4) is less and better than the previously measured value (19.5).
Prior Value
(19.5)
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.

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 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 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.

Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases

Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases

Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases

County: Santa Cruz

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 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)

Health / Mortality Data

Health / Mortality Data

Health / Mortality Data

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

Health / Mortality Data

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Life Expectancy

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Life Expectancy

82.1
Years
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 82.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 78.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 76.5.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 82.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 75.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 73.6.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,070 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (79.9), Santa Cruz has a value of 82.1 which is higher and better.
CA Value
(79.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (77.6), Santa Cruz has a value of 82.1 which is higher and better.
US Value
(77.6)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Other Conditions

Health / Other Conditions

Health / Other Conditions

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

Health / Other Conditions

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Chronic Kidney Disease: Medicare Population

Current Value:
11.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA 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 14.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.0%.
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 17.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (16.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 11.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(16.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (18.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 11.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(18.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (11.0%) 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 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 Osteoporosis: 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 worst 25% 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%.
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 worst 25% 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 11.0%.
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 (11.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 13.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (13.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (12.0%).
Prior Value
(12.0%)
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 Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoarthritis: Medicare Population

30.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 30.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 31.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 30.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 35.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (32.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 30.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(32.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (35.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 30.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(35.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (30.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (29.0%).
Prior Value
(29.0%)
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.

Health / Respiratory Diseases

Health / Respiratory Diseases

Health / Respiratory Diseases

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

Health / Respiratory Diseases

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Adults with Asthma

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Adults with Asthma

17.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 17.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (17.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 17.7% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(17.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (15.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 17.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(15.7%)
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 (17.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (17.2%).
Prior Value
(17.2%)
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 Asthma: Medicare Population

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Asthma: Medicare Population

7.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 7.0% which is in the worst 25% 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 7.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 7.0% which is in the worst 25% 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 7.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (7.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 7.0%.
CA Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 7.0%.
US Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (7.0%) is not statistically different from 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 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 COPD: Medicare Population

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz COPD: Medicare Population

6.0%
(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 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 6.0% 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 14.0%.
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 6.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(8.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (11.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.0% 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 (6.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.0%).
Prior Value
(6.0%)
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.

Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections

Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections

Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Chlamydia Incidence Rate

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Chlamydia Incidence Rate

318.8
Cases per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 318.8 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 344.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 485.7.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (484.7), Santa Cruz has a value of 318.8 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(484.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (495.5), Santa Cruz has a value of 318.8 which is lower and better.
US Value
(495.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (318.8) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (277.3).
Prior Value
(277.3)
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 Congenital Syphilis Incidence Rate

Current Value:
91.6
Cases per 100,000 live births
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 91.6 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 46.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 151.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (114.9), Santa Cruz has a value of 91.6 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(114.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (91.6) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (83.5).
Prior Value
(83.5)
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (33.9), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(33.9)

County: Santa Cruz Death Rate Among Persons with Diagnosed HIV Infection

Current Value:
1.8
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2022)
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 2.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (5.4), Santa Cruz has a value of 1.8 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(5.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (1.8) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1.5).
Prior Value
(1.5)
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 Gonorrhea Incidence Rate

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Gonorrhea Incidence Rate

112.5
Cases per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 112.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 140.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 212.7.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (230.9), Santa Cruz has a value of 112.5 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(230.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (214.0), Santa Cruz has a value of 112.5 which is lower and better.
US Value
(214.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (112.5) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (78.1).
Prior Value
(78.1)
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 HIV Diagnosis Rate

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz HIV Diagnosis Rate

7.6
Cases per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 7.6 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (12.2), Santa Cruz has a value of 7.6 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(12.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (7.6) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (6.5).
Prior Value
(6.5)
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.

County: Santa Cruz Persons Living and Diagnosed with HIV who are in Care

Current Value:
76.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 76.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 76.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 71.6%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (73.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 76.4% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(73.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (76.4%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (76.9%).
Prior Value
(76.9%)
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 Living with HIV Rate

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Persons Living with HIV Rate

201.4
Cases per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (355.6), Santa Cruz has a value of 201.4.
CA Value
(355.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (201.4) is less  than the previously measured value (473.9).
Prior Value
(473.9)
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 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 Syphilis Incidence Rate

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Syphilis Incidence Rate

24.7
Cases per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 24.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.6.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (22.3), Santa Cruz has a value of 24.7 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(22.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (16.2), Santa Cruz has a value of 24.7 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.2)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (24.7) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (13.3).
Prior Value
(13.3)
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.

Health / Weight Status

Health / Weight Status

Health / Weight Status

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

Health / Weight Status

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Adults Who Are Obese

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Adults Who Are Obese

20.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 20.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (28.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 20.3% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(28.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (33.6%), Santa Cruz has a value of 20.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(33.6%)
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 (20.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (25.8%).
Prior Value
(25.8%)
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 Adults who are Overweight or Obese

Current Value:
55.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 55.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 66.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 71.2%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (62.3%), Santa Cruz has a value of 55.8% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(62.3%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (67.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 55.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(67.7%)
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 (55.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (59.0%).
Prior Value
(59.0%)
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.

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Insufficient Sleep

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Insufficient Sleep

30.1%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 30.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 34.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 30.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 34.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (31.1%), Santa Cruz has a value of 30.1% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(31.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (33.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 30.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(33.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (30.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (30.1%).
Prior Value
(30.1%)
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (26.7%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(26.7%)

County: Santa Cruz Poor Physical Health: Average Number of Days

Current Value:
3.4
Days
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 3.4 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.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 3.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.3.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (3.1), Santa Cruz has a value of 3.4 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(3.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (3.3), Santa Cruz has a value of 3.4 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(3.3)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (3.4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3.0).
Prior Value
(3.0)
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 Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better

94.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
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%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (86.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 94.7% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(86.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (94.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (87.0%).
Prior Value
(87.0%)
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 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.
Santa Cruz