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Key Health Indicators from the 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment

Summary of Key Health Indicators from the 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). These Health Indicators are important data tools for assessing the health of Mendocino County. 

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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

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

green circle with white tick inside it meets target; red circle with white cross inside it does not meet target.

Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

green triangle with upward trending arrow inside it higher than the previous measurement period; green triangle with downward trending arrow inside it lower than the previous measurement period; blue equals sign no statistically different change  from previous measurement period.

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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Annual Opioid Prescription Rate

Current Value:
435.0
Prescriptions per 1,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 435.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 371.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 437.5.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (291.0), Mendocino has a value of 435.0 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(291.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (435.0) is less and better than the previously measured value (498.9).
Prior Value
(498.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Mendocino 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: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to All Opioid Overdose

Current Value:
54.9
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 54.9 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (18.7), Mendocino has a value of 54.9 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(18.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (54.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (54.7).
Prior Value
(54.7)
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.
Over time, the Mendocino 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: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heroin Overdose

Current Value:
8.6
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 8.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.6.
CA Counties
(2018)
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (2.4), Mendocino has a value of 8.6 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(2.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (8.6) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3.4).
Prior Value
(3.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Mendocino value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (4.2), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(4.2)

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

54.9
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 54.9 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.9.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (18.1), Mendocino has a value of 54.9 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(18.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (54.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (53.2).
Prior Value
(53.2)
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 Mendocino 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: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Synthetic Opioid Overdose (excluding Methadone)

49.9
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 49.9 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.3.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (16.7), Mendocino has a value of 49.9 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(16.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (49.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (49.1).
Prior Value
(49.1)
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 Mendocino value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.9), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.9)
<div>IVP-22: Reduce overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone</div>

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

Current Value:
195.9
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 195.9 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 141.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 183.3.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (143.7), Mendocino has a value of 195.9 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(143.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (195.9) is less and better than the previously measured value (246.7).
Prior Value
(246.7)
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.
Over time, the Mendocino 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: Mendocino Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Heroin Overdose

Current Value:
4.3
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 4.3 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.9.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (3.6), Mendocino has a value of 4.3 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(3.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (4.3) is less and better than the previously measured value (10.2).
Prior Value
(10.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Mendocino 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: Mendocino Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Opioid Overdose (excluding Heroin)

88.2
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 88.2 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 48.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 70.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (54.9), Mendocino has a value of 88.2 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(54.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (88.2) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (25.3).
Prior Value
(25.3)
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 Mendocino 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: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to All Drug Overdose

50.2
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 50.2 which is in the worst 25% 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 45.9.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (48.3), Mendocino has a value of 50.2 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(48.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (50.2) is less and better than the previously measured value (77.6).
Prior Value
(77.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Mendocino 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: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Heroin Overdose

0.0
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 0.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.8.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (0.7), Mendocino has a value of 0.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(0.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (0.0) is less and better than the previously measured value (5.6).
Prior Value
(5.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Mendocino 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: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Opioid Overdose (excluding Heroin)

12.9
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 12.9 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.8.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (12.1), Mendocino has a value of 12.9 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(12.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (12.9) is less and better than the previously measured value (25.3).
Prior Value
(25.3)
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 Mendocino 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: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Long Acting or Extended Release Opioid Prescription Rate to Opioid Naive Residents

3.0
Per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 3.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (1.2), Mendocino has a value of 3.0 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(1.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (3.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3.6).
Prior Value
(3.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Mendocino 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: Mendocino Quarterly Opioid Prescription Rate

Current Value:
483.2
Prescriptions per 10,000 population
(Q3 2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 483.2 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 330.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 440.1.
CA Counties
(Q2 2022)
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (483.2) is less and better than the previously measured value (491.0).
Prior Value
(491.0)
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 Mendocino 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: Mendocino Opioid Prescription Patients

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Opioid Prescription Patients

3.7%
(Q3 2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 3.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.6%.
CA Counties
(Q2 2022)
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (3.7%) is less and better than the previously measured value (3.8%).
Prior Value
(3.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Mendocino 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: Mendocino Residents on More than 90 Morphine Milligram Equivalents (MME) of Opioids Daily

11.8
Residents on >90 MMEs of Opioids per 1,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 11.8 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.9.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (6.3), Mendocino has a value of 11.8 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(6.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (11.8) is less and better than the previously measured value (14.2).
Prior Value
(14.2)
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 Mendocino 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: Mendocino Teens who Use Alcohol: 11th Graders

Current Value:
34.0%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (16.0%), Mendocino has a value of 34.0% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(16.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (34.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (31.0%).
Prior Value
(31.0%)
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 Mendocino 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: Mendocino Teens who Use Marijuana: 11th Graders

Current Value:
22.0%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (16.0%), Mendocino has a value of 22.0% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(16.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (22.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (27.0%).
Prior Value
(27.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Mendocino 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.

Health / Family Planning

Health / Family Planning

Health / Family Planning

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

Health / Family Planning

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

County: Mendocino Teen Birth Rate: 15-19

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Teen Birth Rate: 15-19

17.1
Live births per 1,000 females aged 15-19
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 17.1 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 55 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (9.5), Mendocino has a value of 17.1 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(9.5)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (14.2), Mendocino has a value of 17.1 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(14.2)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (17.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (17.6).
Prior Value
(17.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Mendocino 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.

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

County: Mendocino Babies with Low Birthweight

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Babies with Low Birthweight

6.6%
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 6.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (7.2%), Mendocino has a value of 6.6% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(7.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (8.5%), Mendocino has a value of 6.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.5% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (6.6%) is not statistically different from 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 Mendocino 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 / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

County: Mendocino Adults Needing and Receiving Behavioral Health Care Services

59.4%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 59.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 60.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (55.9%), Mendocino has a value of 59.4% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(55.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (59.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (62.2%).
Prior Value
(62.2%)
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 Mendocino 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: Mendocino Adults with Likely Serious Psychological Distress

Current Value:
12.9%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 12.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (16.7%), Mendocino has a value of 12.9% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (12.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (12.7%).
Prior Value
(12.7%)
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 Mendocino 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: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide

Current Value:
23.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 23.1 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.5.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (10.1), Mendocino has a value of 23.1 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(10.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (13.5), Mendocino has a value of 23.1 which is higher and worse.
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
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (23.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (24.2).
Prior Value
(24.2)
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 Mendocino value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (12.8), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(12.8)
<div>MHMD-01: Reduce the suicide rate <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

County: Mendocino Depression: Medicare Population

Current Value:
12.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 12.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.5% 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, Mendocino has a value of 12.0% 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 18.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (14.0%), Mendocino has a value of 12.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (16.0%), Mendocino has a value of 12.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (12.0%) is not statistically different from 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 Mendocino 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: Mendocino Frequent Mental Distress

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Frequent Mental Distress

14.5%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 14.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 14.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,121 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (12.0%), Mendocino has a value of 14.5% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (14.0%), Mendocino has a value of 14.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (14.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.9%).
Prior Value
(14.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections

Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections

Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

County: Mendocino Congenital Syphilis Incidence Rate

Current Value:
113.5
Cases per 100,000 live births
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 113.5 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), Mendocino has a value of 113.5 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(114.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (113.5) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (0.0).
Prior Value
(0.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Mendocino 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 (33.9), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(33.9)

County: Mendocino Death Rate Among Persons with Diagnosed HIV Infection

1.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 1.1 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), Mendocino has a value of 1.1 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(5.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (1.1) is less and better than the previously measured value (6.8).
Prior Value
(6.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Mendocino 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: Mendocino Gonorrhea Incidence Rate

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Gonorrhea Incidence Rate

244.5
Cases per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 244.5 which is in the worst 25% 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), Mendocino has a value of 244.5 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(230.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (214.0), Mendocino has a value of 244.5 which is higher and worse.
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, Mendocino (244.5) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (169.2).
Prior Value
(169.2)
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 Mendocino 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 / Tobacco Use

Health / Tobacco Use

Health / Tobacco Use

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

Health / Tobacco Use

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

County: Mendocino Adults who Smoke

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Adults who Smoke

7.5%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 7.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (6.1%), Mendocino has a value of 7.5% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(6.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (14.0%), Mendocino has a value of 7.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(14.0% 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, Mendocino (7.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.5%).
Prior Value
(7.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Mendocino 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 (6.1%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(6.1%)
<div>TU-02: Reduce current cigarette smoking in adults <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

County: Mendocino Teens who Smoke: 11th Graders

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Teens who Smoke: 11th Graders

7.0%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (2.0%), Mendocino has a value of 7.0% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(2.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (7.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3.0%).
Prior Value
(3.0%)
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 Mendocino 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: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

County: Mendocino Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better

80.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 80.3% which is in the worst 25% 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%), Mendocino has a value of 80.3% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(86.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (80.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (87.9%).
Prior Value
(87.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Mendocino 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.

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

County: Mendocino Adult Arrest Rate

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Adult Arrest Rate

26.8
Arrests per 1,000 population 18+
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 26.8 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 37.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (25.1), Mendocino has a value of 26.8 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(25.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (26.8) is less and better than the previously measured value (43.8).
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.
Over time, the Mendocino 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.

Community / Public Safety

Community / Public Safety

Community / Public Safety

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

Community / Public Safety

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

County: Mendocino Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths

Current Value:
31.6%
Percent of driving deaths with alcohol involvement
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 31.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 30.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36.6%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 31.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,116 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (26.7%), Mendocino has a value of 31.6% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(26.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (26.3%), Mendocino has a value of 31.6% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (31.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (34.3%).
Prior Value
(34.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Mendocino 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.

Community / Social Environment

Community / Social Environment

Community / Social Environment

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

Community / Social Environment

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

County: Mendocino Substantiated Child Abuse Rate

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Substantiated Child Abuse Rate

17.5
Cases per 1,000 children
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (6.1), Mendocino has a value of 17.5 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(6.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Mendocino has a value of 17.5 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Children's Bureau
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (17.5) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (14.2).
Prior Value
(14.2)
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 Mendocino 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 (8.7), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.7)

Economy / Food Insecurity

Economy / Food Insecurity

Economy / Food Insecurity

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

Economy / Food Insecurity

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

County: Mendocino Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

Current Value:
64.9%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 64.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 51.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 61.2%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 64.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 47.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 63.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,710 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (52.6%), Mendocino has a value of 64.9% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(52.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (42.8%), Mendocino has a value of 64.9% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(42.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (64.9%) is less and better than the previously measured value (65.1%).
Prior Value
(65.1%)
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 Mendocino 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.

Economy / Homelessness

Economy / Homelessness

Economy / Homelessness

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

Economy / Homelessness

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

County: Mendocino Sheltered Homeless

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Sheltered Homeless

223
Persons
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (223) is less and better than the previously measured value (270).
Prior Value
(270)
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 Mendocino 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: Mendocino Total Homeless Population

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Total Homeless Population

633
Persons
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (633) is less and better than the previously measured value (830).
Prior Value
(830)
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 Mendocino 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: Mendocino Unsheltered Homeless

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Unsheltered Homeless

410
Persons
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (410) is less and better than the previously measured value (560).
Prior Value
(560)
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 Mendocino 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.

Economy / Housing & Homes

Economy / Housing & Homes

Economy / Housing & Homes

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

Economy / Housing & Homes

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

County: Mendocino Homeownership

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Homeownership

50.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (51.4%), Mendocino has a value of 50.9%.
CA Value
(51.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Mendocino has a value of 50.9%.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Mendocino 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: Mendocino Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Severe Housing Problems

23.7%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 23.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.1%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 23.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (25.7%), Mendocino has a value of 23.7% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(25.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Mendocino has a value of 23.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (23.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (25.0%).
Prior Value
(25.0%)
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 Mendocino 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.

Economy / Poverty

Economy / Poverty

Economy / Poverty

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

Economy / Poverty

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

County: Mendocino Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
20.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 20.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 20.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (15.6%), Mendocino has a value of 20.6% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(15.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Mendocino has a value of 20.6% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Mendocino 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: Mendocino Youth not in School or Working

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Youth not in School or Working

2.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 2.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 2.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,130 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (1.5%), Mendocino has a value of 2.1% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(1.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (1.8%), Mendocino has a value of 2.1% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Mendocino 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.

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Environmental Health / Built Environment

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

Environmental Health / Built Environment

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

County: Mendocino Liquor Store Density

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Liquor Store Density

8.9
Stores per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 8.9 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 13.7.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 45 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 8.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.7.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,516 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (11.2), Mendocino has a value of 8.9 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(11.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (10.9), Mendocino has a value of 8.9 which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (8.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (8.8).
Prior Value
(8.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Mendocino 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.