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Mental Health Needs Assessment
Demographics
Individuals: 856,209 Persons
Households: 277,356
Population: Sex
Population: Age
Population: Race
Population: Ethnicity
Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
People Living Below Poverty Level
Value
Compared to:
People Living Below Poverty Level County: Ventura
People Living Below Poverty Level County: Ventura
9.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 42 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(12.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(12.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(8.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force
Value
Compared to:
Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force County: Ventura
Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force County: Ventura
5.2%
(August 2024)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on non-seasonally-adjusted data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(5.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(4.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(5.0%)
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.
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.
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent
Value
Compared to:
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent County: Ventura
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent County: Ventura
59.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 42 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(56.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(51.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(57.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Value
Compared to:
People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher County: Ventura
People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher County: Ventura
38.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 42 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(37.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(35.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(34.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
High School Graduation
Value
Compared to:
High School Graduation County: Ventura
High School Graduation County: Ventura
87.8%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(86.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(86.5% in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for Education Statistics
Prior Value
(88.1%)
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.
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.
HP 2030 Target
(90.7%)
VC 2020 Target
(86.6%)
Access to Health Care
Adults with Health Insurance: 18-64 County: Ventura
Adults with Health Insurance: 18-64 County: Ventura
87.7%
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(91.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(92.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
VC 2020 Target
(83.3%)
Persons with Public Health Insurance Only County: Ventura
Persons with Public Health Insurance Only County: Ventura
25.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Value
(29.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(24.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(25.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
People with a Usual Source of Health Care County: Ventura
People with a Usual Source of Health Care County: Ventura
83.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(82.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(86.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Adults Delayed or had Difficulty Obtaining Care County: Ventura
Adults Delayed or had Difficulty Obtaining Care County: Ventura
26.0%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
CA Value
(24.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(19.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Behavioral and Mental Health Status
Behavioral and Mental Health Status
Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better
Value
Compared to:
Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better County: Ventura
Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better County: Ventura
90.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(86.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(86.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Behavioral and Mental Health Status
Adults Needing and Receiving Behavioral Health Care Services
Value
Compared to:
Adults Needing and Receiving Behavioral Health Care Services County: Ventura
Adults Needing and Receiving Behavioral Health Care Services County: Ventura
57.1%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(55.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(64.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Depression: Medicare Population County: Ventura
Depression: Medicare Population County: Ventura
16.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(16.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(16.0%)
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.
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.
Frequent Mental Distress County: Ventura
Frequent Mental Distress County: Ventura
11.6%
(2019)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,121 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(12.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Behavioral and Mental Health Status
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adult Mental Health
Value
Compared to:
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adult Mental Health County: Ventura
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adult Mental Health County: Ventura
67.5
ER visits per 10,000 population 18+ years
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(66.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(69.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Behavioral and Mental Health Status
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health
Value
Compared to:
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health County: Ventura
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health County: Ventura
24.9
ER visits per 10,000 population under 18 years
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
CA Value
(27.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(25.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Behavioral and Mental Health Status
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Mental Health
Value
Compared to:
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Mental Health County: Ventura
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Mental Health County: Ventura
32.7
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population 18+ years
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
CA Value
(33.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(27.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Behavioral and Mental Health Status
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health
Value
Compared to:
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health County: Ventura
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health County: Ventura
25.0
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population under 18 years
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 55 California counties.
CA Value
(24.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(16.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Suicide
Suicide
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury
Value
Compared to:
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury County: Ventura
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury County: Ventura
29.9
ER visits per 10,000 population 18+ years
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
CA Value
(24.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(30.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Suicide
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury
Value
Compared to:
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury County: Ventura
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury County: Ventura
13.7
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population 18+ years
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 54 California counties.
CA Value
(13.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(14.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Substance and Alcohol Abuse
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adult Alcohol Use County: Ventura
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adult Alcohol Use County: Ventura
41.1
ER visits per 10,000 population 18+ years
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(34.8)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(40.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Substance and Alcohol Abuse
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Alcohol Use
Value
Compared to:
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Alcohol Use County: Ventura
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Alcohol Use County: Ventura
16.9
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population 18+ years
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(14.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(16.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Substance Use County: Ventura
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Substance Use County: Ventura
20.7
ER visits per 10,000 population 18+ years
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
CA Value
(20.5)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
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.
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.
Substance and Alcohol Abuse
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Substance Use
Value
Compared to:
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Substance Use County: Ventura
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Substance Use County: Ventura
3.6
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population 18+ years
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 49 California counties.
CA Value
(4.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(4.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Adults who Smoke County: Ventura
Adults who Smoke County: Ventura
2.7%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(6.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(14.0% in 2022)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(2.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
HP 2030 Target
(6.1%)
<div>TU-02: Reduce current cigarette smoking in adults <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
Community Violence and Safety
Substantiated Child Abuse Rate County: Ventura
Substantiated Child Abuse Rate County: Ventura
3.2
Cases per 1,000 children
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Value
(6.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Children's Bureau
Prior Value
(3.7)
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.
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.
HP 2030 Target
(8.7)
VC 2020 Target
(7.2)
Violent Crime Rate County: Ventura
Violent Crime Rate County: Ventura
198.1
Crimes per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(493.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(380.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Federal Bureau of Investigation
Prior Value
(209.8)
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.
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.
