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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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County: Harris

Access to Care

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Access to Care

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Adults who have had a Routine Checkup

Current Value:
71.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 71.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 74.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 72.4%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 71.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 77.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 74.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (76.1%), Harris has a value of 71.7% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(76.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Harris Adults Unable to Afford to See a Doctor

Current Value:
16.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (15.9%), Harris has a value of 16.1% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(15.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (16.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (18.3%).
Prior Value
(18.3%)
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 Harris 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: Harris Primary Care Provider Rate

Current Value:
58
Providers per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 58 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 38 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 22.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 231 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 58 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 TX Value (60), Harris has a value of 58 which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(60)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (58) is less and worse 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 Harris 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: Harris Non-Physician Primary Care Provider Rate

Current Value:
121
Providers per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 121 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 72 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 48.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 252 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 121 which is in the best 50% 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 TX Value (109), Harris has a value of 121 which is higher and better.
TX Value
(109)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (121) is greater and better than the previously measured value (115).
Prior Value
(115)
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 Harris 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: Harris Children with Health Insurance

Current Value:
87.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 87.2% which is in the worst 25% 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 TX Value (89.1%), Harris has a value of 87.2% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (94.9%), Harris has a value of 87.2% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(94.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (87.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (85.4%).
Prior Value
(85.4%)
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 Harris 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: Harris Adults with Health Insurance

Current Value:
73.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 73.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 90.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (77.6%), Harris has a value of 73.0% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(77.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (88.7%), Harris has a value of 73.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(88.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (73.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (71.4%).
Prior Value
(71.4%)
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 Harris 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: Harris Persons with Health Insurance

Current Value:
77.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 77.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 80.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 77.9%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 77.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 90.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (81.2%), Harris has a value of 77.8% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(81.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (77.8%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (76.2%).
Prior Value
(76.2%)
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 Harris 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 (92.4%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
<div>AHS-01: Increase the proportion of people with health insurance <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

County: Harris Persons with Private Health Insurance Only

Current Value:
50.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (53.8%), Harris has a value of 50.0%.
TX Value
(53.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (54.8%), Harris has a value of 50.0%.
US Value
(54.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (50.0%) is greater  than the previously measured value (48.5%).
Prior Value
(48.5%)
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 Harris 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: Harris Adults who Visited a Dentist

Current Value:
59.6%
(2012)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (58.8%), Harris has a value of 59.6% which is higher and better.
TX Value
(58.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (67.2%), Harris has a value of 59.6% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(67.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Harris Persons with Public Health Insurance Only

Current Value:
22.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (20.6%), Harris has a value of 22.8%.
TX Value
(20.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.8%), Harris has a value of 22.8%.
US Value
(24.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (22.8%) is greater  than the previously measured value (22.7%).
Prior Value
(22.7%)
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 Harris 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: Harris Dentist Rate

Current Value:

County: Harris Dentist Rate

74
Dentists per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 74 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 32 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 242 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris 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 TX Value (63), Harris has a value of 74 which is higher and better.
TX Value
(63)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (74) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (74).
Prior Value
(74)
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 Harris 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: Harris

Chronic Disease

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Chronic Disease

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Adults with Current Asthma

Current Value:
7.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (8.4%), Harris has a value of 7.0% which is lower and better.
TX Value
(8.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (7.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (4.7%).
Prior Value
(4.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris 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: Harris Asthma: Medicare Population

Current Value:
6.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 6.0% which is in the best 50% 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%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 6.0% which is in the best 50% 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 TX Value (7.0%), Harris has a value of 6.0% which is lower and better.
TX Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Harris has a value of 6.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (6.0%) is not statistically different from 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.
Over time, the Harris 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: Harris Adults with Kidney Disease

Current Value:
3.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.0%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (3.1%), Harris has a value of 3.1%.
US Value
(3.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Harris Chronic Kidney Disease: Medicare Population

Current Value:
18.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 18.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.0%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 18.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (18.0%), Harris has a value of 18.0%.
TX Value
(18.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (18.0%), Harris has a value of 18.0%.
US Value
(18.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (18.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (18.0%).
Prior Value
(18.0%)
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 Harris 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: Harris Adults with Arthritis

Current Value:

County: Harris Adults with Arthritis

21.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 21.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.7%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 21.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 31.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 34.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (26.6%), Harris has a value of 21.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Harris Osteoporosis: Medicare Population

Current Value:
12.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 12.0% which is in the worst 25% 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 11.0%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 12.0% which is in the worst 25% 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 11.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (11.0%), Harris has a value of 12.0% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (11.0%), Harris has a value of 12.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (12.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (11.0%).
Prior Value
(11.0%)
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 Harris 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: Harris Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoarthritis: Medicare Population

32.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 32.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 39.0%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 32.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 35.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (35.0%), Harris has a value of 32.0% which is lower and better.
TX Value
(35.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (35.0%), Harris has a value of 32.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(35.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (32.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (30.0%).
Prior Value
(30.0%)
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 Harris 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: Harris

Environmental Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Environmental Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Annual Ozone Air Quality

Current Value:

County: Harris Annual Ozone Air Quality

5
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, Harris 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, Harris (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 Harris 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: Harris Annual Particle Pollution

Current Value:

County: Harris Annual Particle Pollution

3
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, Harris has a value of 3 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, Harris (3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3).
Prior Value
(3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris 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: Harris Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

Current Value:
2,556,912
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Harris (2,556,912) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1,986,483).
Prior Value
(1,986,483)
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 Harris 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: Harris PBT Released

Current Value:

County: Harris PBT Released

212,071
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Harris (212,071) is less and better than the previously measured value (306,327).
Prior Value
(306,327)
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 Harris 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: Harris

Infectious Disease - HIV

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Infectious Disease - HIV

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris HIV Diagnosis Rate

Current Value:

County: Harris HIV Diagnosis Rate

24.9
Cases per 100,000 population
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 24.9 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 8.2.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (14.5), Harris has a value of 24.9 which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(14.5)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (24.9) is less and better than the previously measured value (25.4).
Prior Value
(25.4)
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 Harris 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: Harris Gonorrhea Incidence Rate

Current Value:

County: Harris Gonorrhea Incidence Rate

185.8
Cases per 100,000 population
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 185.8 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 90.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 137.4.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (163.6), Harris has a value of 185.8 which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(163.6)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (179.1), Harris has a value of 185.8 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(179.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Harris (185.8) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (182.1).
Prior Value
(182.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris 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: Harris Syphilis Incidence Rate

Current Value:

County: Harris Syphilis Incidence Rate

12.0
Cases per 100,000 population
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (8.8), Harris has a value of 12.0 which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(8.8)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.8), Harris has a value of 12.0 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.8)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Harris (12.0) is greater and worse than 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 Harris 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: Harris Chlamydia Incidence Rate

Current Value:

County: Harris Chlamydia Incidence Rate

583.5
Cases per 100,000 population
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 583.5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 323.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 452.4.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (508.2), Harris has a value of 583.5 which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(508.2)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (539.9), Harris has a value of 583.5 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(539.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Harris (583.5) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (571.4).
Prior Value
(571.4)
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 Harris 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: Harris Tuberculosis Incidence Rate

Current Value:
5.7
Cases per 100,000 population
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 5.7 which is in the worst 25% 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 3.1.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (3.9), Harris has a value of 5.7 which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(3.9)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.5), Harris has a value of 5.7 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(2.5 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, Harris (5.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5.7).
Prior Value
(5.7)
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 Harris 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 (1.4), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(1.4)

County: Harris Vaccine coverage rate for children 19-35 months

Current Value:
81.5%
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (82.1%), Harris has a value of 81.5% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(82.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (84.6%), Harris has a value of 81.5% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(84.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2020 Target (82.50%), the target has not been met.
HP 2020 Target
(82.50%)

County: Harris Adults 65+ with Influenza Vaccination

Current Value:
68.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (66.0%), Harris has a value of 68.7% which is higher and better.
TX Value
(66.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (68.6%), Harris has a value of 68.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(68.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Harris (68.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (72.8%).
Prior Value
(72.8%)
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 Harris 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: Harris Adults 65+ with Pneumonia Vaccination

Current Value:
65.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (69.0%), Harris has a value of 65.4% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(69.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (71.0%), Harris has a value of 65.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(71.0%)
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, Harris (65.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (72.7%).
Prior Value
(72.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris 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: Harris Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia

11.7
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 11.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,449 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (12.1), Harris has a value of 11.7 which is lower and better.
TX Value
(12.1)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.4), Harris has a value of 11.7 which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (11.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (12.1).
Prior Value
(12.1)
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 Harris 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: Harris

Maternal and Child Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Maternal and Child Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Infant Mortality Rate

Current Value:

County: Harris Infant Mortality Rate

4.9
Deaths per 1,000 live births
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 4.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.9.
TX Counties
(2015)
The distribution is based on data from 165 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (5.2), Harris has a value of 4.9 which is lower and better.
TX Value
(5.2)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (5.4), Harris has a value of 4.9 which is lower and better.
US Value
(5.4)
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, Harris (4.9) is less and better than the previously measured value (5.9).
Prior Value
(5.9)
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 Harris 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: Harris Babies with Very Low Birthweight

Current Value:
1.5%
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (1.4%), Harris has a value of 1.5% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(1.4% in 2013)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.4%), Harris has a value of 1.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(1.4%)
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, Harris (1.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.5%).
Prior Value
(1.5%)
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 Harris 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: Harris Babies with Low Birthweight

Current Value:
8.8%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 8.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.4%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 167 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (8.3%), Harris has a value of 8.8% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(8.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.2%), Harris has a value of 8.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(8.2%)
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, Harris (8.8%) is less and better than 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 Harris 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: Harris Preterm Births

Current Value:

County: Harris Preterm Births

12.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 12.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.2%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 222 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (106.4%), Harris has a value of 12.3% which is lower and better.
TX Value
(106.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (12.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (12.3%).
Prior Value
(12.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris 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 (9.4%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(9.4%)

County: Harris Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care

Current Value:
50.0%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 50.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 64.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 58.9%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 239 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (61.4%), Harris has a value of 50.0% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(61.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (76.1%), Harris has a value of 50.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(76.1%)
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, Harris (50.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (48.9%).
Prior Value
(48.9%)
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 Harris 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: Harris Infants Born to Mothers with <12 Years Education

Current Value:
19.8%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 19.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.7%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 192 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (14.5%), Harris has a value of 19.8% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(14.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (11.7%), Harris has a value of 19.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(11.7%)
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, Harris (19.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (20.3%).
Prior Value
(20.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris 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: Harris Teen Births

Current Value:

County: Harris Teen Births

1.6%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 1.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.3%.
TX Counties
(2014)
The distribution is based on data from 227 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (1.7%), Harris has a value of 1.6% which is lower and better.
TX Value
(1.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Harris has a value of 1.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(2.4%)
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, Harris (1.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (1.7%).
Prior Value
(1.7%)
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 Harris 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.