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Compared to Distribution

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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 / Respiratory Diseases

Health / Respiratory Diseases

Health / Respiratory Diseases

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

Health / Respiratory Diseases

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

County: Sacramento Adults with Asthma

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Adults with Asthma

20.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 20.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (17.0%), Sacramento has a value of 20.6% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(17.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (15.7%), Sacramento has a value of 20.6% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(15.7%)
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, Sacramento (20.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (20.4%).
Prior Value
(20.4%)
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 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 Adults with Current Asthma

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Adults with Current Asthma

10.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 10.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. 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 10.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (9.9%), Sacramento has a value of 10.9% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(9.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Sacramento Asthma: Medicare Population

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Asthma: Medicare Population

7.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 7.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 7.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (7.0%), Sacramento has a value of 7.0%.
CA Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Sacramento has a value of 7.0%.
US Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (7.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.0%).
Prior Value
(7.0%)
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, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

County: Sacramento

Value
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Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

County: Sacramento

Value
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County: Sacramento Adult Arrest Rate

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Adult Arrest Rate

22.0
Arrests per 1,000 population 18+
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 22.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 37.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (25.1), Sacramento has a value of 22.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(25.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (22.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (20.6).
Prior Value
(20.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the 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.

Economy / Housing & Homes

Economy / Housing & Homes

Economy / Housing & Homes

County: Sacramento

Value
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Economy / Housing & Homes

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

County: Sacramento Overcrowded Households

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Overcrowded Households

5.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 5.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (8.2%), Sacramento has a value of 5.7% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(8.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (3.4%), Sacramento has a value of 5.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(3.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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 Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Severe Housing Problems

21.2%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 21.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.1%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 21.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (25.7%), Sacramento has a value of 21.2% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(25.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Sacramento has a value of 21.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (21.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (21.4%).
Prior Value
(21.4%)
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.

Environmental Health / Air

Environmental Health / Air

Environmental Health / Air

County: Sacramento

Value
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Environmental Health / Air

County: Sacramento

Value
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County: Sacramento Annual Ozone Air Quality

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Annual Ozone Air Quality

5
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, Sacramento has a value of 5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.
Air Quality Index
The American Lung Association (ALA) assigns grades A-F to counties (A=1; B=2; C=3; D=4; F=5), based on average annual number of days that ozone levels exceeded U.S. standards during the three year measurement period. The five-point grading scale was used for the distribution (Green = <2; Yellow = 2 - 3; Red = >3). The air quality data is collected by the EPA and summarized by the ALA.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5).
Prior Value
(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 staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento Annual Particle Pollution

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Annual Particle Pollution

5
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, Sacramento has a value of 5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.
Air Quality Index
The American Lung Association (ALA) assigns grades A-F to counties (A=1; B=2; C=3; D=4; F=5), based on average annual number of days that particle pollution levels exceeded U.S. standards during the three year measurement period. The five-point grading scale was used for the distribution (Green = <2; Yellow = 2 - 3; Red = >3). The air quality data is collected by the EPA and summarized by the ALA.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5).
Prior Value
(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 staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

Current Value:
9,298
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (9,298) is less and better than the previously measured value (29,269).
Prior Value
(29,269)
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.

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Environmental Health / Built Environment

County: Sacramento

Value
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Environmental Health / Built Environment

County: Sacramento

Value
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County: Sacramento Access to Exercise Opportunities

Current Value:
98.7%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 98.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 85.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 76.2%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 98.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 47.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,096 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (94.2%), Sacramento has a value of 98.7% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(94.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (84.1%), Sacramento has a value of 98.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (98.7%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (98.6%).
Prior Value
(98.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Sacramento Access to Parks

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Access to Parks

89.7%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 89.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 69.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 89.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 24.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 9.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (79.5%), Sacramento has a value of 89.7% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(79.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (89.7%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (87.5%).
Prior Value
(87.5%)
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.

County: Sacramento Food Environment Index

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Food Environment Index

8.3
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 8.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 8.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 8.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 7.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 6.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,108 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (8.6), Sacramento has a value of 8.3 which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(8.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Sacramento has a value of 8.3 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (8.3) is greater and better than the previously measured value (8.0).
Prior Value
(8.0)
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.

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.

County: Sacramento Proximity to Highways

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Proximity to Highways

5.3%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 5.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.6%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 5.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (5.8%), Sacramento has a value of 5.3% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(5.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (5.3%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (5.2%).
Prior Value
(5.2%)
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.

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

County: Sacramento PBT Released

Current Value:

County: Sacramento PBT Released

655
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (655) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (10).
Prior Value
(10)
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.

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

County: Sacramento Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

4,474
Joule per square meter
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 4,474 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4,532 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4,681.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (4,541), Sacramento has a value of 4,474 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(4,541)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (4,474) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3,821).
Prior Value
(3,821)
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 Number of Extreme Heat Days

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Number of Extreme Heat Days

13
Days
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (13) is less and better than the previously measured value (37).
Prior Value
(37)
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 Number of Extreme Heat Events

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Number of Extreme Heat Events

12
Events
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (12) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (8).
Prior Value
(8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the 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 Number of Extreme Precipitation Days

Current Value:
6
Days
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (6) is less and better than the previously measured value (9).
Prior Value
(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, 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 Weeks of Moderate Drought or Worse

Current Value:
47
Weeks per year
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (47) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (44).
Prior Value
(44)
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.