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Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
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.
Health / Alcohol & Drug Use
Health / Alcohol & Drug Use
County: Santa Cruz
Value
Compared to:
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to All Opioid Overdose
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to All Opioid Overdose
28.9
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(18.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(15.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to any Opioid or Amphetamine Overdose
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to any Opioid or Amphetamine Overdose
17.0
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(8.8)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(7.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use
24.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(21.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(20.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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 Heroin Overdose
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heroin Overdose
3.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
(2018)
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(1.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(4.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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
(4.2)
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prescription Opioid Overdose
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prescription Opioid Overdose
28.3
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(18.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(12.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
28.0
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(16.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(10.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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
(8.9)
<div>IVP-22: Reduce overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone</div>
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate
18.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 48 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,303 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(16.5)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(23.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(18.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Santa Cruz Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning
County: Santa Cruz Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning
24.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 54 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,899 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(22.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(27.2)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
HP 2030 Target
(20.7)
<div>SU-03: Reduce drug overdose deaths <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
Health / Cancer
Health / Cancer
County: Santa Cruz
Value
Compared to:
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer
18.0
Deaths per 100,000 females
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
CA Value
(17.8)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(20.0 in 2016)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Prior Value
(17.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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
(15.3)
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer
124.8
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(124.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(155.9 in 2016)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Prior Value
(128.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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
(122.7)
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer
10.6
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 52 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,174 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(12.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(13.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(10.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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
(8.9)
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer
20.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(21.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(38.5 in 2016)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Prior Value
(21.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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
(25.1)
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer
18.0
Deaths per 100,000 males
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(18.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(19.4 in 2016)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Prior Value
(20.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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
(16.9)
Health / Diabetes
Health / Diabetes
County: Santa Cruz
Value
Compared to:
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes
13.0
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(23.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
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
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.
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
County: Santa Cruz
Value
Compared to:
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)
35.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(37.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
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
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.
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
(33.4)
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Coronary Heart Disease
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Coronary Heart Disease
48.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(79.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
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
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.
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
(71.1)
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Attack
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Attack
27.0
Deaths per 100,000 population 35+ years
(2020)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 49 California counties.
CA Value
(44.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
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.
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
County: Santa Cruz
Value
Compared to:
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia
7.8
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
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
(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
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.
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 / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
County: Santa Cruz
Value
Compared to:
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide
11.6
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(10.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(13.5 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
(12.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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
(12.8)
<div>MHMD-01: Reduce the suicide rate <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
Health / Prevention & Safety
Health / Prevention & Safety
County: Santa Cruz
Value
Compared to:
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms
5.8
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 45 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,083 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(7.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(12.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(6.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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
(10.7)
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Injuries
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Injuries
55.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(43.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(57.6 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
(48.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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
(43.2)
Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections
Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections
County: Santa Cruz
Value
Compared to:
County: Santa Cruz Death Rate Among Persons with Diagnosed HIV Infection
County: Santa Cruz Death Rate Among Persons with Diagnosed HIV Infection
1.8
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(5.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
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.
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 / Crime & Crime Prevention
Community / Crime & Crime Prevention
County: Santa Cruz
Value
Compared to:
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide
5.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 55 California counties.
CA Value
(5.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(4.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
HP 2030 Target
(5.5)
<div>IVP-09: Reduce homicides <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
County: Santa Cruz Deaths in Custody
County: Santa Cruz Deaths in Custody
0.2
Per 10,000 population
(2019)
Compared to:
CA Value
(0.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Community / Public Safety
Community / Public Safety
County: Santa Cruz
Value
Compared to:
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions
County: Santa Cruz Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions
8.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(10.7)
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
(8.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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)
County: Santa Cruz Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths
County: Santa Cruz Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths
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.
