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Priority Area: Health Risk Behaviors

The Community Health Needs Survey conducted in 2022 has exposed the concerns of community members in Mendocino County about their family, friends, and coworkers' overall wellbeing. For example, 15.9% of the population smoke tobacco which is a higher rate than in California (11.5%). The teen birth rate is 21.4 per 1000 females, which is greater than the states teen birth rate of 15.6 and the national rate of 19.3. The percentage of infants with low birth weight is significantly greater, with Mendocino's rate at 15.1% compared to the state at 6.9%. 

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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

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Adults who Binge Drink

Value
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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Adults who Binge Drink

Value
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Adults who Binge Drink County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults who Binge Drink County: Mendocino

14.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 14.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 14.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (15.5%), Mendocino has a value of 14.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(15.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Annual Opioid Prescription Rate

Value
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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Annual Opioid Prescription Rate

Value
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Age-Adjusted Annual Opioid Prescription Rate County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Annual Opioid Prescription Rate County: Mendocino

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.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Buprenorphine Prescription Rate

Value
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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Buprenorphine Prescription Rate

Value
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Age-Adjusted Buprenorphine Prescription Rate County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Buprenorphine Prescription Rate County: Mendocino

101.5
Prescriptions per 1,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (19.8), Mendocino has a value of 101.5.
CA Value
(19.8)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (101.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (97.2).
Prior Value
(97.2)
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 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 / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to All Opioid Overdose

Value
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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to All Opioid Overdose

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

Current Value:

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

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.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Fentanyl Overdose

Value
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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Fentanyl Overdose

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Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Fentanyl Overdose County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Fentanyl Overdose County: Mendocino

47.7
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 47.7 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 (16.6), Mendocino has a value of 47.7 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(16.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (47.7) is less and better 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, 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 / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heroin Overdose

Value
Compared to:

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heroin Overdose

Value
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Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heroin Overdose County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heroin Overdose County: Mendocino

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)

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prescription Opioid Overdose

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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prescription Opioid Overdose

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

Current Value:

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

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.

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Synthetic Opioid Overdose (excluding Methadone) County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Synthetic Opioid Overdose (excluding Methadone) County: Mendocino

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>

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate

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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate

Value
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Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate County: Mendocino

41.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 41.3 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 48 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 41.3 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 35.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,303 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (16.5), Mendocino has a value of 41.3 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(16.5)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (23.5), Mendocino has a value of 41.3 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(23.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (41.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (44.2).
Prior Value
(44.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to All Drug Overdose

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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to All Drug Overdose

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

Current Value:

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

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.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Heroin Overdose

Value
Compared to:

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Heroin Overdose

Value
Compared to:

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

Current Value:

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

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.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Opioid Overdose (excluding Heroin)

Value
Compared to:

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Opioid Overdose (excluding Heroin)

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Opioid Overdose (excluding Heroin) County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Opioid Overdose (excluding Heroin) County: Mendocino

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.

Health / Cancer

Health / Cancer

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer County: Mendocino

19.1
Deaths per 100,000 females
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 19.1 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.9.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (17.8), Mendocino has a value of 19.1 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(17.8)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (19.6), Mendocino has a value of 19.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(19.6 in 2016-2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (19.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (15.6).
Prior Value
(15.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (15.3), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(15.3)

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer County: Mendocino

159.9
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 159.9 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 131.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 143.2.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (124.9), Mendocino has a value of 159.9 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(124.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (149.4), Mendocino has a value of 159.9 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(149.4 in 2016-2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (159.9) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (150.8).
Prior Value
(150.8)
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 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 (122.7), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(122.7)

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer County: Mendocino

30.8
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 30.8 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.7.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (21.6), Mendocino has a value of 30.8 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(21.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (35.0), Mendocino has a value of 30.8 which is lower and better.
US Value
(35.0 in 2016-2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (30.8) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (27.9).
Prior Value
(27.9)
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.1), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.1)

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer County: Mendocino

24.2
Deaths per 100,000 males
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 24.2 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (18.4), Mendocino has a value of 24.2 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(18.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (18.8), Mendocino has a value of 24.2 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(18.8 in 2016-2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (24.2) 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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (16.9), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(16.9)

Health / Diabetes

Health / Diabetes

Health / Diabetes

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes

Value
Compared to:

Health / Diabetes

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes County: Mendocino

20.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 20.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (23.1), Mendocino has a value of 20.1 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(23.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (24.8), Mendocino has a value of 20.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(24.8 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (20.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (19.4).
Prior Value
(19.4)
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.

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)

Value
Compared to:

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke) County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke) County: Mendocino

35.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 35.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 37.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 42.5.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (37.2), Mendocino has a value of 35.3 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(37.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (38.8), Mendocino has a value of 35.3 which is lower and better.
US Value
(38.8 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (35.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (37.1).
Prior Value
(37.1)
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 (33.4), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(33.4)

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Coronary Heart Disease

Value
Compared to:

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Coronary Heart Disease

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Coronary Heart Disease County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Coronary Heart Disease County: Mendocino

97.8
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 97.8 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 80.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 98.6.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (79.0), Mendocino has a value of 97.8 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(79.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (91.8), Mendocino has a value of 97.8 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(91.8 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (97.8) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (90.4).
Prior Value
(90.4)
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 decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (71.1), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(71.1)

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Attack

Value
Compared to:

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Attack

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Attack County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Attack County: Mendocino

62.9
Deaths per 100,000 population 35+ years
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 62.9 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 62.9 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 61.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 87.3.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,101 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (44.3), Mendocino has a value of 62.9 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(44.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (62.9) is less and better than the previously measured value (64.7).
Prior Value
(64.7)
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 decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases

Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases

Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia

Value
Compared to:

Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia County: Mendocino

12.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 12.1 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.3.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (11.5), Mendocino has a value of 12.1 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(11.5)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (13.0), Mendocino has a value of 12.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.0 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (12.1) is not statistically different from 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.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Adults Ever Diagnosed with Depression

Value
Compared to:

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Adults Ever Diagnosed with Depression

Value
Compared to:

Adults Ever Diagnosed with Depression County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults Ever Diagnosed with Depression County: Mendocino

19.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 19.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.6%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 19.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (19.5%), Mendocino has a value of 19.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(19.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Adults Needing and Receiving Behavioral Health Care Services

Value
Compared to:

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Adults Needing and Receiving Behavioral Health Care Services

Value
Compared to:

Adults Needing and Receiving Behavioral Health Care Services County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults Needing and Receiving Behavioral Health Care Services County: Mendocino

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.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Adults with Likely Serious Psychological Distress

Value
Compared to:

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Adults with Likely Serious Psychological Distress

Value
Compared to:

Adults with Likely Serious Psychological Distress County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults with Likely Serious Psychological Distress County: Mendocino

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.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide

Value
Compared to:

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide County: Mendocino

24.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 24.2 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.6.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (10.3), Mendocino has a value of 24.2 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(10.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (13.5), Mendocino has a value of 24.2 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 (24.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (20.8).
Prior Value
(20.8)
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 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>

Health / Older Adults

Health / Older Adults

Health / Older Adults

Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Females

Value
Compared to:

Health / Older Adults

Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Females

Value
Compared to:

Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Females County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Females County: Mendocino

29.2%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 29.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 31.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 28.6%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 29.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 36.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 33.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (37.9%), Mendocino has a value of 29.2% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(37.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Older Adults

Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Males

Value
Compared to:

Health / Older Adults

Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Males

Value
Compared to:

Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Males County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Males County: Mendocino

38.3%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 38.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 38.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 35.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 38.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 42.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 39.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (43.7%), Mendocino has a value of 38.3% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(43.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Older Adults

Adults 65+ with a Disability

Value
Compared to:

Health / Older Adults

Adults 65+ with a Disability

Value
Compared to:

Adults 65+ with a Disability County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults 65+ with a Disability County: Mendocino

36.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (33.5%), Mendocino has a value of 36.4%.
CA Value
(33.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (33.3%), Mendocino has a value of 36.4%.
US Value
(33.3%)
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.

Health / Older Adults

Adults 65+ with a Hearing Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Health / Older Adults

Adults 65+ with a Hearing Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Adults 65+ with a Hearing Difficulty County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults 65+ with a Hearing Difficulty County: Mendocino

15.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (12.9%), Mendocino has a value of 15.4%.
CA Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Mendocino has a value of 15.4%.
US Value
(13.7%)
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.

Health / Older Adults

Adults 65+ with a Self-Care Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Health / Older Adults

Adults 65+ with a Self-Care Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Adults 65+ with a Self-Care Difficulty County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults 65+ with a Self-Care Difficulty County: Mendocino

9.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (9.5%), Mendocino has a value of 9.3%.
CA Value
(9.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (7.4%), Mendocino has a value of 9.3%.
US Value
(7.4%)
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.

Health / Older Adults

Adults 65+ with a Vision Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Health / Older Adults

Adults 65+ with a Vision Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Adults 65+ with a Vision Difficulty County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults 65+ with a Vision Difficulty County: Mendocino

7.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (6.1%), Mendocino has a value of 7.9%.
CA Value
(6.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (6.0%), Mendocino has a value of 7.9%.
US Value
(6.0%)
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.

Health / Older Adults

Adults 65+ with an Independent Living Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Health / Older Adults

Adults 65+ with an Independent Living Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Adults 65+ with an Independent Living Difficulty County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults 65+ with an Independent Living Difficulty County: Mendocino

16.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (16.4%), Mendocino has a value of 16.0%.
CA Value
(16.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (13.6%), Mendocino has a value of 16.0%.
US Value
(13.6%)
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.

Health / Oral Health

Health / Oral Health

Health / Oral Health

Adults 65+ with Total Tooth Loss

Value
Compared to:

Health / Oral Health

Adults 65+ with Total Tooth Loss

Value
Compared to:

Adults 65+ with Total Tooth Loss County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults 65+ with Total Tooth Loss County: Mendocino

11.2%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 11.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.1%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 11.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (13.4%), Mendocino has a value of 11.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Other Conditions

Health / Other Conditions

Health / Other Conditions

Adults with Arthritis

Value
Compared to:

Health / Other Conditions

Adults with Arthritis

Value
Compared to:

Adults with Arthritis County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults with Arthritis County: Mendocino

29.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 29.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 29.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 30.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (25.2%), Mendocino has a value of 29.1% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(25.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Other Conditions

Adults with Kidney Disease

Value
Compared to:

Health / Other Conditions

Adults with Kidney Disease

Value
Compared to:

Adults with Kidney Disease County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults with Kidney Disease County: Mendocino

3.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 3.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 3.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (3.1%), Mendocino has a value of 3.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(3.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Prevention & Safety

Health / Prevention & Safety

Health / Prevention & Safety

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms

Value
Compared to:

Health / Prevention & Safety

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms County: Mendocino

12.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 12.3 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.8.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 45 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 12.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,083 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (7.4), Mendocino has a value of 12.3 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(7.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (12.0), Mendocino has a value of 12.3 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (12.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.7).
Prior Value
(14.7)
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 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 (10.7), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(10.7)

Health / Prevention & Safety

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Injuries

Value
Compared to:

Health / Prevention & Safety

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Injuries

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Injuries County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Injuries County: Mendocino

106.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 106.5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 53.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 70.9.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (43.4), Mendocino has a value of 106.5 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(43.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (57.6), Mendocino has a value of 106.5 which is higher and worse.
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
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (106.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (89.6).
Prior Value
(89.6)
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 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 (43.2), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(43.2)

Health / Tobacco Use

Health / Tobacco Use

Health / Tobacco Use

11th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes

Value
Compared to:

Health / Tobacco Use

11th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes

Value
Compared to:

11th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes County: Mendocino

Current Value:

11th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes County: Mendocino

43.4%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (26.2%), Mendocino has a value of 43.4% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(26.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (43.4%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (11.5%).
Prior Value
(11.5%)
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.

Health / Tobacco Use

7th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes

Value
Compared to:

Health / Tobacco Use

7th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes

Value
Compared to:

7th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes County: Mendocino

Current Value:

7th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes County: Mendocino

9.2%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (4.0%), Mendocino has a value of 9.2% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(4.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (9.2%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (6.1%).
Prior Value
(6.1%)
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.

Health / Tobacco Use

9th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes

Value
Compared to:

Health / Tobacco Use

9th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes

Value
Compared to:

9th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes County: Mendocino

Current Value:

9th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes County: Mendocino

21.7%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (8.7%), Mendocino has a value of 21.7% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(8.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (21.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (13.4%).
Prior Value
(13.4%)
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.

Health / Tobacco Use

Adults who Smoke

Value
Compared to:

Health / Tobacco Use

Adults who Smoke

Value
Compared to:

Adults who Smoke County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults who Smoke County: Mendocino

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>

Health / Tobacco Use

Adults Who Used Electronic Cigarettes: Past 30 Days

Value
Compared to:

Health / Tobacco Use

Adults Who Used Electronic Cigarettes: Past 30 Days

Value
Compared to:

Adults Who Used Electronic Cigarettes: Past 30 Days County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults Who Used Electronic Cigarettes: Past 30 Days County: Mendocino

4.5%
(2019-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (3.3%), Mendocino has a value of 4.5% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(3.3%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (4.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (6.5%).
Prior Value
(6.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Health / Weight Status

Health / Weight Status

Health / Weight Status

Adults Who Are Obese

Value
Compared to:

Health / Weight Status

Adults Who Are Obese

Value
Compared to:

Adults Who Are Obese County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults Who Are Obese County: Mendocino

29.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 29.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (28.8%), Mendocino has a value of 29.7% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(28.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (33.6%), Mendocino has a value of 29.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(33.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (29.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (21.6%).
Prior Value
(21.6%)
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 increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Weight Status

Adults who are Overweight or Obese

Value
Compared to:

Health / Weight Status

Adults who are Overweight or Obese

Value
Compared to:

Adults who are Overweight or Obese County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Adults who are Overweight or Obese County: Mendocino

64.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 64.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 66.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 71.2%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (62.3%), Mendocino has a value of 64.2% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(62.3%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (67.7%), Mendocino has a value of 64.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(67.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (64.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (57.3%).
Prior Value
(57.3%)
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 / Crime & Crime Prevention

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide

Value
Compared to:

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide County: Mendocino

8.7
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 8.7 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.6.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 32 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 8.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.3.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 495 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (5.1), Mendocino has a value of 8.7 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(5.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (6.6), Mendocino has a value of 8.7 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(6.6)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.5), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.5)
<div>IVP-09: Reduce homicides <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

Community / Public Safety

Community / Public Safety

Community / Public Safety

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions

Value
Compared to:

Community / Public Safety

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions County: Mendocino

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions County: Mendocino

28.6
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 28.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.1.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (10.7), Mendocino has a value of 28.6 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(10.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (12.0), Mendocino has a value of 28.6 which is higher and worse.
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
Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (28.6) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (29.3).
Prior Value
(29.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (10.1), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(10.1)