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Priority Area: Access to Care

The residents of Mendocino County reported that Access to Care was a top health concern. Survey results revealed that community members are experiencing challenges in accessing care, with 25% of respondents identifying Access to Care as a significant need. The percentage of the population living in a health professional shortage area is extremely high (71%). There is a shortage of mental health providers and fewer intensive care beds. The rate of uninsured residents in this area is 8.68% compared to 7.23% in California and 8.23% across the county. 

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Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

County: Mendocino

Value
Compared to:

County: Mendocino Adults who have had a Routine Checkup

Current Value:
64.9%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 64.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 63.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 61.8%.
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 higher than 75.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 72.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (73.6%), Mendocino has a value of 64.9% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(73.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Mendocino Adults with Health Insurance: 18-64

Current Value:
91.4%
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 91.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 92.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 89.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (91.2%), Mendocino has a value of 91.4% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(91.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (91.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (94.9%).
Prior Value
(94.9%)
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 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 Adults with Private Health Insurance

Current Value:
58.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 58.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 62.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 56.1%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (65.4%), Mendocino has a value of 58.3% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(65.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (58.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (67.8%).
Prior Value
(67.8%)
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 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 without Health Insurance

Current Value:
10.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 10.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.2% 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, Mendocino has a value of 10.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (10.8%), Mendocino has a value of 10.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Mendocino Children and Teens Delayed or had Difficulty Obtaining Care

6.5%
(2019-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (8.7%), Mendocino has a value of 6.5% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(8.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (6.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (8.2%).
Prior Value
(8.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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 Children with Health Insurance

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Children with Health Insurance

94.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 94.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 97.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 96.2%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 42 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 94.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 96.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (96.8%), Mendocino has a value of 94.8% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(96.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (94.9%), Mendocino has a value of 94.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(94.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (94.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (85.2%).
Prior Value
(85.2%)
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 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: Mendocino Medicare Healthcare Costs

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Medicare Healthcare Costs

$7,003
Dollars per enrollee
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value ($9,100), Mendocino has a value of $7,003.
CA Value
($9,100)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value ($9,729), Mendocino has a value of $7,003.
US Value
($9,729)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino ($7,003) is greater  than the previously measured value ($6,713).
Prior Value
($6,713)
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 Non-Physician Primary Care Provider Rate

Current Value:
111
Providers per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 111 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 86 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 67.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 111 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 65.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (87), Mendocino has a value of 111 which is higher and better.
CA Value
(87)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (111) is greater and better than the previously measured value (105).
Prior Value
(105)
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 People Delayed or had Difficulty Obtaining Care

Current Value:
21.7%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 21.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.2%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (16.5%), Mendocino has a value of 21.7% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(16.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (21.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (22.4%).
Prior Value
(22.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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 (5.9%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.9%)

County: Mendocino Persons with Health Insurance

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Persons with Health Insurance

90.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 90.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 92.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 91.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 90.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (91.9%), Mendocino has a value of 90.3% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(91.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (90.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (88.8%).
Prior Value
(88.8%)
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 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 (92.4%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
<div>AHS-01: Increase the proportion of people with health insurance <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

County: Mendocino Persons with Private Health Insurance Only

Current Value:
37.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (53.5%), Mendocino has a value of 37.3%.
CA Value
(53.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (54.8%), Mendocino has a value of 37.3%.
US Value
(54.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (37.3%) is greater  than the previously measured value (35.2%).
Prior Value
(35.2%)
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 Persons with Public Health Insurance Only

Current Value:
41.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (29.8%), Mendocino has a value of 41.2%.
CA Value
(29.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (24.8%), Mendocino has a value of 41.2%.
US Value
(24.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (41.2%) is greater  than the previously measured value (40.3%).
Prior Value
(40.3%)
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 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 Preventable Hospital Stays: Medicare Population

Current Value:
1,823
Discharges per 100,000 Medicare enrollees
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 1,823 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2,112 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2,577.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 1,823 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2,729 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3,375.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (2,275), Mendocino has a value of 1,823 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(2,275)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (2,677), Mendocino has a value of 1,823 which is lower and better.
US Value
(2,677)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (1,823) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1,593).
Prior Value
(1,593)
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 Primary Care Provider Rate

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Primary Care Provider Rate

78
Providers per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 78 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 68 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 46.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 78 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 47 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 29.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,984 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (81), Mendocino has a value of 78 which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(81)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (78) is less and worse than the previously measured value (88).
Prior Value
(88)
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 / 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 Mental Health Provider Rate

Current Value:

County: Mendocino Mental Health Provider Rate

663
Providers per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 663 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 401 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 259.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 663 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 137 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 62.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,956 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (450), Mendocino has a value of 663 which is higher and better.
CA Value
(450)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (663) is less and worse than the previously measured value (683).
Prior Value
(683)
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.