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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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County: Monterey

Health / Adolescent Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Monterey

Health / Adolescent Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Monterey Percent of of Students in the Healthy Range for Body Fat

0.5%
Percent of Students
(2018-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (0.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.5%).
Prior Value
(0.5%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Percent of Students Scoring at or Above Standard for Abdominal Strength

0.7%
Percent of Students
(2018-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (0.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.7%).
Prior Value
(0.7%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Percent of Students Scoring at or Above Standard for All Fitness Tests

0.7%
Percent of Students
(2018-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (0.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.7%).
Prior Value
(0.7%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Percent of Students Scoring at or Above Standard for Flexibility

0.7%
Percent of Students
(2018-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (0.7%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (0.8%).
Prior Value
(0.8%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Percent of Students Scoring at or Above Standard for Trunk Extension Strength

0.9%
Percent of Students
(2018-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (0.9%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (0.8%).
Prior Value
(0.8%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Percent of Students Scoring at or Above Standard for Upper Body Aerobic Capacity

0.6%
Percent of Students
(2018-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (0.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.6%).
Prior Value
(0.6%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Percent of Students Scoring at or Above Standard for Upper Body Strength

0.6%
Percent of Students
(2018-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (0.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.6%).
Prior Value
(0.6%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Teens who are Overweight or Obese

Current Value:
51.0%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (37.4%), Monterey has a value of 51.0% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(37.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (51.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (52.4%).
Prior Value
(52.4%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey

Health / Children's Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Monterey

Health / Children's Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Monterey Child and Teen Fruit Consumption

Current Value:
74.5%
(2019-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 74.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 69.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 63.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (69.8%), Monterey has a value of 74.5% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(69.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (74.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (52.9%).
Prior Value
(52.9%)
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: Monterey Child Care Centers

Current Value:

County: Monterey Child Care Centers

4.7
Per 1,000 population under age 5
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 4.7 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 8.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 5.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (8.1), Monterey has a value of 4.7 which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(8.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0), Monterey has a value of 4.7 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(7.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (4.7) is greater and better than the previously measured value (4.0).
Prior Value
(4.0)
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.

County: Monterey Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: Monterey Child Food Insecurity Rate

18.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 18.0% which is in the best 50% 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 21.9%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 18.0% which is in the best 50% 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 23.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (16.9%), Monterey has a value of 18.0% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(16.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (18.5%), Monterey has a value of 18.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(18.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (18.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (13.8%).
Prior Value
(13.8%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Child Mortality Rate: Under 20

Current Value:
40.6
Deaths per 100,000 population under 20
(2018-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 40.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 42.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.7.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 51 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 40.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 58.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 74.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,038 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (37.7), Monterey has a value of 40.6 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(37.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (50.6), Monterey has a value of 40.6 which is lower and better.
US Value
(50.6)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Monterey Children and Teens with Asthma

Current Value:
9.7%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (11.6%), Monterey has a value of 9.7% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(11.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (9.7%) is less and better than the previously measured value (15.0%).
Prior Value
(15.0%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Children in foster care who had a timely dental exam

67.0%
Percent (%)
(2020-2021 School Year)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (67.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (60.0%).
Prior Value
(60.0%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Children in foster care who had a timely medical exam

73.0%
Percent (%)
(2020-2021 School Year)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (73.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (71.0%).
Prior Value
(71.0%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Children who are Overweight for Age

Current Value:
10.1%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (16.6%), Monterey has a value of 10.1% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(16.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (10.1%) is less and better than 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 Monterey 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: Monterey Children who Visited a Dentist

Current Value:
90.3%
(2017-2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (91.9%), Monterey has a value of 90.3% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(91.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (90.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (89.0%).
Prior Value
(89.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Monterey Children with a Disability

Current Value:

County: Monterey Children with a Disability

3.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (3.7%), Monterey has a value of 3.3%.
CA Value
(3.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (4.5%), Monterey has a value of 3.3%.
US Value
(4.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Monterey 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: Monterey Children with Health Insurance

Current Value:
96.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 96.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 97.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 96.2%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 42 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 96.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 96.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (96.8%), Monterey has a value of 96.1% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(96.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (94.9%), Monterey has a value of 96.1% which is higher and better.
US Value
(94.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (96.1%) 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 Monterey 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: Monterey Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

29%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 29% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 33% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 40%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 29% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (35%), Monterey has a value of 29% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(35%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (25%), Monterey has a value of 29% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(25% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (29%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (26%).
Prior Value
(26%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Home Child Care Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:
4.2%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 4.2% which is in the worst 25% 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 4.1%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 4.2% 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 4.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (3.8%), Monterey has a value of 4.2% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (3.4%), Monterey has a value of 4.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(3.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (4.2%) is less and better than the previously measured value (4.3%).
Prior Value
(4.3%)
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.

County: Monterey Kindergartners with Required Immunizations

Current Value:
97.5%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 97.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 90.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (92.8%), Monterey has a value of 97.5% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(92.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (97.5%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (97.4%).
Prior Value
(97.4%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
16.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 16.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 16.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (16.8%), Monterey has a value of 16.5% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(16.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (16.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (25.8%).
Prior Value
(25.8%)
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.

County: Monterey

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Monterey

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Monterey Any In-Hospital Breastfeeding

Current Value:
94.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 94.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 89.6%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (93.8%), Monterey has a value of 94.3% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(93.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (94.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (94.2%).
Prior Value
(94.2%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Babies with Low Birthweight

Current Value:

County: Monterey Babies with Low Birthweight

6.6%
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 6.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (7.2%), Monterey has a value of 6.6% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(7.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (8.5%), Monterey has a value of 6.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.5% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (6.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.3%).
Prior Value
(6.3%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Congenital Syphilis Incidence Rate

Current Value:
17.8
Cases per 100,000 live births
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 17.8 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 46.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 151.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (114.9), Monterey has a value of 17.8 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(114.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (17.8) is less and better than the previously measured value (85.0).
Prior Value
(85.0)
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 Monterey value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (33.9), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(33.9)

County: Monterey In-Hospital Exclusive Breastfeeding

Current Value:
61.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 61.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 72.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 58.9%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (68.5%), Monterey has a value of 61.3% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(68.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (61.3%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (64.8%).
Prior Value
(64.8%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Infant Mortality Rate

Current Value:

County: Monterey Infant Mortality Rate

4.4
Deaths per 1,000 live births
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (3.7), Monterey has a value of 4.4 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(3.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (5.4), Monterey has a value of 4.4 which is lower and better.
US Value
(5.4 in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (4.4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (4.4).
Prior Value
(4.4)
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 Monterey 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 (5.0), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.0)
<div>MICH-02: Reduce the rate of infant deaths <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

County: Monterey Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care

Current Value:
85.3%
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 85.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 85.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 81.3%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (87.6%), Monterey has a value of 85.3% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(87.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (75.3%), Monterey has a value of 85.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(75.3% in 2022)
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, Monterey (85.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (86.5%).
Prior Value
(86.5%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Preterm Births

Current Value:

County: Monterey Preterm Births

8.4%
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 8.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (9.0%), Monterey has a value of 8.4% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(9.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (8.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (8.1%).
Prior Value
(8.1%)
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 Monterey 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 (9.4%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(9.4%)

County: Monterey Teen Birth Rate: 15-19

Current Value:

County: Monterey Teen Birth Rate: 15-19

18.1
Live births per 1,000 females aged 15-19
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 18.1 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 55 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (9.5), Monterey has a value of 18.1 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(9.5)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (14.2), Monterey has a value of 18.1 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(14.2)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (18.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (20.0).
Prior Value
(20.0)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Monterey

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Monterey 3rd graders in foster care met or exceeded standards in English Language Arts/Literacy

32.0%
Percent (%)
(2018-2019 School Year)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (32.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (12.0%).
Prior Value
(12.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Monterey 8th graders in foster care met or exceeded standards in Math

27.0%
Percent (%)
(2018-2019 School Year)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (27.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (0.0%).
Prior Value
(0.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Monterey 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: Monterey Adult Day Care Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:
12.0%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 12.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 12.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (12.9%), Monterey has a value of 12.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (12.3%), Monterey has a value of 12.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (12.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (12.5%).
Prior Value
(12.5%)
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: Monterey Child Abuse Allegation Rate

Current Value:

County: Monterey Child Abuse Allegation Rate

38.8
Cases per 1,000 children
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (49.0), Monterey has a value of 38.8 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(49.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (38.8) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (38.0).
Prior Value
(38.0)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Child Abuse Investigation Rate

Current Value:
18.4
Cases per 1,000 children
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (32.7), Monterey has a value of 18.4 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(32.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (18.4) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (17.6).
Prior Value
(17.6)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Children in foster care who exited to permanency within one year

19.0%
Percent (%)
(2019-2020 School Year)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (19.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (19.0%).
Prior Value
(19.0%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Children in Single-Parent Households

Current Value:
19.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 19.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.3%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 19.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (22.4%), Monterey has a value of 19.2% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(22.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (24.9%), Monterey has a value of 19.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(24.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Monterey 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: Monterey Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
17.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 17.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 17.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (15.6%), Monterey has a value of 17.9% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(15.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Monterey has a value of 17.9% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Monterey 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: Monterey Day Care Center and Preschool Spending-to-Income Ratio

5.8%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 5.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.4% 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, Monterey has a value of 5.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (6.7%), Monterey has a value of 5.8% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(6.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (7.4%), Monterey has a value of 5.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (5.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (6.0%).
Prior Value
(6.0%)
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.

County: Monterey Households with an Internet Subscription

Current Value:
91.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 91.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 91.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 83.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 79.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (91.6%), Monterey has a value of 91.9% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(91.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (88.5%), Monterey has a value of 91.9% which is higher and better.
US Value
(88.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Monterey 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: Monterey Households with One or More Types of Computing Devices

96.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 96.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 96.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 91.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 88.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (95.9%), Monterey has a value of 96.5% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(95.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (94.0%), Monterey has a value of 96.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(94.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Monterey 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: Monterey Juvenile Arrest Rate

Current Value:

County: Monterey Juvenile Arrest Rate

4.3
Arrests per 1,000 population aged 0-17
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey 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 3.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (2.8), Monterey has a value of 4.3 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(2.8)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (4.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3.0).
Prior Value
(3.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Monterey 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: Monterey People 65+ Living Alone

Current Value:

County: Monterey People 65+ Living Alone

21.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 21.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 21.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (22.0%), Monterey has a value of 21.1% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(22.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (26.4%), Monterey has a value of 21.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Monterey 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: Monterey Persons with an Internet Subscription

Current Value:
93.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 93.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 92.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 88.9%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 93.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 87.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 83.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (93.4%), Monterey has a value of 93.0% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(93.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (91.0%), Monterey has a value of 93.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(91.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Monterey 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: Monterey Social Associations

Current Value:

County: Monterey Social Associations

5.5
Membership associations per 10,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 5.5 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 6.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 4.6.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 5.5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 10.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (6.0), Monterey has a value of 5.5 which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(6.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (9.1), Monterey has a value of 5.5 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(9.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (5.5) is less and worse than the previously measured value (5.6).
Prior Value
(5.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Monterey 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: Monterey Substantiated Child Abuse Rate

Current Value:
1.8
Cases per 1,000 children
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (6.1), Monterey has a value of 1.8 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(6.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Monterey has a value of 1.8 which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Children's Bureau
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (1.8) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.8).
Prior Value
(1.8)
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 Monterey 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 (8.7), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.7)

County: Monterey Voter Engagement

Current Value:

County: Monterey Voter Engagement

70.4%
Percent of adults
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 70.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 71.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 63.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (66.2%), Monterey has a value of 70.4% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(66.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (70.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (66.8%).
Prior Value
(66.8%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Youth in foster care who graduated high school on time

74.0%
Percent (%)
(2021-2022 School Year)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (74.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (56.0%).
Prior Value
(56.0%)
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 Monterey 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: Monterey Youth not in School or Working

Current Value:
0.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 0.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 0.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,130 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (1.5%), Monterey has a value of 0.6% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(1.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (1.8%), Monterey has a value of 0.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Monterey 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.