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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

County: Sacramento

Value
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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

County: Sacramento

Value
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County: Sacramento Adults who Binge Drink: Last 30 Days

Current Value:
16.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 16.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.1%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 16.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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 18.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (16.6%), Sacramento has a value of 16.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Sacramento Age-Adjusted Annual Opioid Prescription Rate

Current Value:
382.8
Prescriptions per 1,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 382.8 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), Sacramento has a value of 382.8 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(291.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (382.8) is less and better than the previously measured value (411.4).
Prior Value
(411.4)
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 Sacramento 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: Sacramento Age-Adjusted Buprenorphine Prescription Rate

Current Value:
30.0
Prescriptions per 1,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (19.8), Sacramento has a value of 30.0.
CA Value
(19.8)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (30.0) is greater  than the previously measured value (26.7).
Prior Value
(26.7)
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 Sacramento 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: Sacramento Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to All Opioid Overdose

Current Value:
14.9
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 14.9 which is in the best 50% 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), Sacramento has a value of 14.9 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(18.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (14.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (14.3).
Prior Value
(14.3)
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 Sacramento 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: Sacramento Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heroin Overdose

Current Value:
1.4
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 1.4 which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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 (1.2), Sacramento has a value of 1.4 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(1.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (1.4) is less and better than the previously measured value (2.2).
Prior Value
(2.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento 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 (4.2), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(4.2)

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

14.5
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 14.5 which is in the best 50% 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), Sacramento has a value of 14.5 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(18.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (14.5) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (13.1).
Prior Value
(13.1)
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 Sacramento 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: Sacramento Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Synthetic Opioid Overdose (excluding Methadone)

12.5
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 12.5 which is in the best 50% 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), Sacramento has a value of 12.5 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(16.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (12.5) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (10.5).
Prior Value
(10.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento 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: Sacramento Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate

17.6
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 17.6 which is in the best 50% 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, Sacramento has a value of 17.6 which is in the best 50% 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), Sacramento has a value of 17.6 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), Sacramento has a value of 17.6 which is lower and better.
US Value
(23.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (17.6) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (16.9).
Prior Value
(16.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

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

Current Value:
137.3
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 137.3 which is in the best 50% 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), Sacramento has a value of 137.3 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(143.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (137.3) is less and better than the previously measured value (157.0).
Prior Value
(157.0)
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 Sacramento 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: Sacramento Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Heroin Overdose

Current Value:
2.9
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 2.9 which is in the best 50% 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), Sacramento has a value of 2.9 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(3.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (2.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1.1).
Prior Value
(1.1)
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 Sacramento 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: Sacramento Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Opioid Overdose (excluding Heroin)

47.3
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 47.3 which is in the best 50% 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), Sacramento has a value of 47.3 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(54.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (47.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (9.7).
Prior Value
(9.7)
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 Sacramento 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: Sacramento Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to All Drug Overdose

44.7
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 44.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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), Sacramento has a value of 44.7 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(48.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (44.7) is less and better than the previously measured value (45.3).
Prior Value
(45.3)
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 Sacramento 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: Sacramento Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Heroin Overdose

0.8
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 0.8 which is in the worst 25% 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), Sacramento has a value of 0.8 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(0.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (0.8) is less and better than the previously measured value (1.1).
Prior Value
(1.1)
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 Sacramento 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: Sacramento Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Opioid Overdose (excluding Heroin)

10.9
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 10.9 which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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), Sacramento has a value of 10.9 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(12.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (10.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (9.7).
Prior Value
(9.7)
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 Sacramento 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: Sacramento Age-Adjusted Long Acting or Extended Release Opioid Prescription Rate to Opioid Naive Residents

1.8
Per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 1.8 which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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), Sacramento has a value of 1.8 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(1.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (1.8) is less and better than the previously measured value (2.0).
Prior Value
(2.0)
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 Sacramento 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: Sacramento Opioid Prescription Patients

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Opioid Prescription Patients

2.9%
(Q3 2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 2.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (2.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2.9%).
Prior Value
(2.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento 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: Sacramento Quarterly Opioid Prescription Rate

Current Value:
365.2
Prescriptions per 10,000 population
(Q3 2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 365.2 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 333.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 444.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (365.2) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (362.9).
Prior Value
(362.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento 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: Sacramento Residents on More than 90 Morphine Milligram Equivalents (MME) of Opioids Daily

8.8
Residents on >90 MMEs of Opioids per 1,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 8.8 which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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), Sacramento has a value of 8.8 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(6.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (8.8) is less and better than the previously measured value (9.8).
Prior Value
(9.8)
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 Sacramento 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: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

Community / Public Safety

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

County: Sacramento Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths

25.1%
Percent of driving deaths with alcohol involvement
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 25.1% which is in the best 50% 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, Sacramento has a value of 25.1% which is in the best 50% 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%), Sacramento has a value of 25.1% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(26.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (26.3%), Sacramento has a value of 25.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (25.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (26.0%).
Prior Value
(26.0%)
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 Sacramento 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: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

Environmental Health / Built Environment

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

County: Sacramento Liquor Store Density

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Liquor Store Density

9.0
Stores per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 9.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.7.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 45 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 9.0 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), Sacramento has a value of 9.0 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), Sacramento has a value of 9.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (9.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (9.0).
Prior Value
(9.0)
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 Sacramento 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.