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This dashboard presents data items related to access to health care services around Monterey County with national and state comparisons when available. 

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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

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County: Monterey

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County: Monterey

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County: Monterey Adults Delayed or had Difficulty Obtaining Care

Current Value:
22.3%
(2019-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (22.0%), Monterey has a value of 22.3% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(22.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (22.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (22.8%).
Prior Value
(22.8%)
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 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 Adults Needing and Receiving Behavioral Health Care Services

55.6%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 55.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 60.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (55.9%), Monterey has a value of 55.6% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(55.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (55.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (43.9%).
Prior Value
(43.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the 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.
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County: Monterey Adults who have had a Routine Checkup

Current Value:
59.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 59.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 63.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 61.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 59.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 75.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 72.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (73.6%), Monterey has a value of 59.3% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(73.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Monterey Adults with Health Insurance: 18-64

Current Value:
85.9%
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (91.2%), Monterey has a value of 85.9% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(91.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (85.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (90.8%).
Prior Value
(90.8%)
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 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.
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County: Monterey Adults without Health Insurance

Current Value:
15.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 15.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 15.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (10.8%), Monterey has a value of 15.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Monterey Average Gross Premium for Covered California Enrollees

$888.0
(December 2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Monterey ($888.0) is less and better than the previously measured value ($897.0).
Prior Value
($897.0)
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 and Teens Delayed or had Difficulty Obtaining Care

5.1%
(2015-2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (7.7%), Monterey has a value of 5.1% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(7.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (5.1%) is not statistically different from 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.

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 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.
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County: Monterey Community Spending on Health Care

Current Value:
6.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (6.4%), Monterey has a value of 6.4%.
CA Value
(6.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (8.0%), Monterey has a value of 6.4%.
US Value
(8.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (6.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.4%).
Prior Value
(6.4%)
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.
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County: Monterey Adults who Visited a Dentist

Current Value:

County: Monterey Adults who Visited a Dentist

61.8%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 61.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 62.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 58.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 61.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 60.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (64.8%), Monterey has a value of 61.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(64.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Monterey Dentist Rate

Current Value:

County: Monterey Dentist Rate

74
Dentists per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 74 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 80 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 58.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 74 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 43 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 27.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,054 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (93), Monterey has a value of 74 which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(93)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (74) is greater and better than the previously measured value (71).
Prior Value
(71)
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 Health Insurance Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:
5.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 5.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.9%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 5.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (5.0%), Monterey has a value of 5.1% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(5.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (5.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5.1%).
Prior Value
(5.1%)
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.
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County: Monterey Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74

Current Value:
67.8%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 67.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 67.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 66.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 67.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 70.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 67.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (78.2%), Monterey has a value of 67.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(78.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (80.3%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(80.3%)

County: Monterey Mammography Screening: Medicare Population

Current Value:
41.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 41.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 41.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 38.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 41.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 45.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 40.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,123 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (41.0%), Monterey has a value of 41.0%.
CA Value
(41.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (47.0%), Monterey has a value of 41.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(47.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (41.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (39.0%).
Prior Value
(39.0%)
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.
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County: Monterey Mental Health Provider Rate

Current Value:

County: Monterey Mental Health Provider Rate

457
Providers per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 457 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 401 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 259.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 457 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 137 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 62.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,956 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (450), Monterey has a value of 457 which is higher and better.
CA Value
(450)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (457) is greater and better than the previously measured value (432).
Prior Value
(432)
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 Primary Care Provider Rate

Current Value:

County: Monterey Primary Care Provider Rate

65
Providers per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 65 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 68 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 46.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 65 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 47 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 29.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,984 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (81), Monterey has a value of 65 which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(81)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (65) is less and worse than the previously measured value (66).
Prior Value
(66)
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 Non-Physician Primary Care Provider Rate

Current Value:
64
Providers per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Monterey has a value of 64 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 86 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 67.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Monterey has a value of 64 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 65.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (87), Monterey has a value of 64 which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(87)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Monterey (64) is greater and better than the previously measured value (59).
Prior Value
(59)
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.