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PHAB Data
Houston Health Department is tracking the following data for PHAB:
Disclaimer: To make sure all of the PHAB Population Health Indicators have uniformity, we are using Harris County as the geographic level in this page. Click the indicators to see the trend line over time and breakdown by demographic factor and other available geographic units.
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.
Reported PHAB Data
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes County: Harris
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes County: Harris
21.6
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,937 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(23.8)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(22.6)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(20.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Poor or Fair County: Harris
Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Poor or Fair County: Harris
15.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
TX Value
(18.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(14.4%)
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.
Adults who Smoke County: Harris
Adults who Smoke County: Harris
13.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
TX Value
(13.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
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.
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>
Mortality
Life Expectancy County: Harris
Life Expectancy County: Harris
77.9
Years
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 237 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,070 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(77.2)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(77.6)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Infant Mortality Rate County: Harris
Infant Mortality Rate County: Harris
5.9
Deaths per 1,000 live births
(2019)
Compared to:
TX Counties
(2015)
The distribution is based on data from 165 Texas counties.
TX Value
(5.5)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(5.6)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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.
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
(5.0)
<div>MICH-02: Reduce the rate of infant deaths <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate County: Harris
Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate County: Harris
14.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,303 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(11.8)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(23.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(13.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Alzheimer's Disease County: Harris
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Alzheimer's Disease County: Harris
31.8
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 160 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(40.6)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(31.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(30.9)
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.
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer County: Harris
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer County: Harris
139.4
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 243 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,085 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(144.5)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(149.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(141.6)
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.
HP 2030 Target
(122.7)
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer County: Harris
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer County: Harris
13.4
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 147 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,174 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(13.7)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(13.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(13.5)
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.
HP 2030 Target
(8.9)
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Attack County: Harris
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Attack County: Harris
42.9
Deaths per 100,000 population 35+ years
(2020)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 140 Texas counties.
TX Value
(63.2)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(40.2)
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.
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia County: Harris
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia County: Harris
11.7
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,449 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(12.1)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(13.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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.
Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths County: Harris
Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths County: Harris
31.2%
Percent of driving deaths with alcohol involvement
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,116 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(25.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(26.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(32.1%)
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 Death Rate due to Suicide County: Harris
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide County: Harris
10.7
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,307 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(13.5)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(13.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(10.6)
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.
HP 2030 Target
(12.8)
<div>MHMD-01: Reduce the suicide rate <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning County: Harris
Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning County: Harris
18.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,899 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(14.0)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(27.2)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
HP 2030 Target
(20.7)
<div>SU-03: Reduce drug overdose deaths <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
Health Related Quality of Life
HIV Diagnosis Rate County: Harris
HIV Diagnosis Rate County: Harris
24.9
Cases per 100,000 population
(2019)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
TX Value
(14.5)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
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.
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.
Chlamydia Incidence Rate County: Harris
Chlamydia Incidence Rate County: Harris
583.5
Cases per 100,000 population
(2018)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
TX Value
(508.2)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
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
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.
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 with Current Asthma County: Harris
Adults with Current Asthma County: Harris
7.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
TX Value
(8.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(9.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
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.
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 Physical Distress County: Harris
Frequent Physical Distress County: Harris
13.0%
(2019)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,121 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(10.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(12.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Depression: Medicare Population County: Harris
Depression: Medicare Population County: Harris
15.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(17.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(16.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(15.0%)
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.
Adults with Cancer County: Harris
Adults with Cancer County: Harris
5.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
US Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
All Cancer Incidence Rate County: Harris
All Cancer Incidence Rate County: Harris
393.9
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 251 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,693 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(412.2)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(442.3)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(397.3)
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.
Breast Cancer Incidence Rate County: Harris
Breast Cancer Incidence Rate County: Harris
111.5
Cases per 100,000 females
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 203 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,478 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(116.3)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(127.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(113.4)
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.
Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate County: Harris
Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate County: Harris
36.6
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 192 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,401 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(37.1)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(36.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(37.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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 with Diabetes County: Harris
Adults with Diabetes County: Harris
8.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
TX Value
(11.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(10.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(13.7%)
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.
Hypertension: Medicare Population County: Harris
Hypertension: Medicare Population County: Harris
64.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(66.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(65.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(64.0%)
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.
Babies with Low Birthweight County: Harris
Babies with Low Birthweight County: Harris
8.5%
(2015)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 210 Texas counties.
TX Value
(8.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(8.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(8.5%)
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.
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 Are Obese County: Harris
Adults Who Are Obese County: Harris
33.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
TX Value
(36.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(33.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(39.1%)
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.
Adults who are Overweight or Obese County: Harris
Adults who are Overweight or Obese County: Harris
62.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
TX Value
(69.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(68.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(67.1%)
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.
Adults who Visited a Dentist County: Harris
Adults who Visited a Dentist County: Harris
59.6%
(2012)
Compared to:
TX Value
(58.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(67.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Frequent Mental Distress County: Harris
Frequent Mental Distress County: Harris
13.1%
(2019)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,121 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(12.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(12.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Health Related Quality of Life
Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better
Value
Compared to:
Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better County: Harris
Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better County: Harris
78.6%
(2012)
Compared to:
TX Value
(80.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(83.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(82.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Preventive Health Care
Vaccine coverage rate for children 19-35 months County: Harris
Vaccine coverage rate for children 19-35 months County: Harris
81.5%
(2016)
Compared to:
TX Value
(82.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(84.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
HP 2020 Target
(82.50%)
Adults 65+ with Pneumonia Vaccination County: Harris
Adults 65+ with Pneumonia Vaccination County: Harris
65.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
TX Value
(69.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
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
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.
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 65+ with Influenza Vaccination County: Harris
Adults 65+ with Influenza Vaccination County: Harris
68.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
TX Value
(66.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
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
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.
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 Have Taken Medications for High Blood Pressure County: Harris
Adults who Have Taken Medications for High Blood Pressure County: Harris
74.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
US Value
(78.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Dentist Rate County: Harris
Dentist Rate County: Harris
74
Dentists per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 242 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,054 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(63)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
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.
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 with Health Insurance County: Harris
Adults with Health Insurance County: Harris
73.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(77.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(88.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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.
Children with Health Insurance County: Harris
Children with Health Insurance County: Harris
87.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(94.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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 have had a Routine Checkup County: Harris
Adults who have had a Routine Checkup County: Harris
70.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
US Value
(73.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care County: Harris
Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care County: Harris
48.9%
(2019)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 253 Texas counties.
TX Value
(61.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(75.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(51.9%)
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.
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.
Persons with Public Health Insurance Only County: Harris
Persons with Public Health Insurance Only County: Harris
22.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
TX Value
(20.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(24.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
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.
Individual Behavior
Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption County: Harris
Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption County: Harris
35.7%
(2017)
Compared to:
TX Value
(38.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(18.7%)
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.
Teen Births County: Harris
Teen Births County: Harris
1.7%
(2019)
Compared to:
TX Counties
(2014)
The distribution is based on data from 227 Texas counties.
TX Value
(2.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(2.6%)
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
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.
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.
Social Environment
Substantiated Child Abuse Rate County: Harris
Substantiated Child Abuse Rate County: Harris
5.2
Cases per 1,000 children
(2020)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 241 Texas counties.
TX Value
(9.1)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(9.2 in 2019)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Children's Bureau
Prior Value
(5.3)
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.
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)
Workers who Drive Alone to Work County: Harris
Workers who Drive Alone to Work County: Harris
74.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(75.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(71.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
Workers Commuting by Public Transportation County: Harris
Workers Commuting by Public Transportation County: Harris
2.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
(2015-2019)
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(1.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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
(5.3%)
Families Living Below Poverty Level County: Harris
Families Living Below Poverty Level County: Harris
12.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 242 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,104 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(10.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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 Drop Out Rate County: Harris
High School Drop Out Rate County: Harris
2.9%
(2021)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 251 Texas counties.
TX Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(7.3%)
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.
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.
Violent Crime Rate County: Harris
Violent Crime Rate County: Harris
730.4
Crimes per 100,000 population
(2014-2016)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 253 Texas counties.
TX Value
(420.4)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(386.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(713.7)
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.
Children in Single-Parent Households County: Harris
Children in Single-Parent Households County: Harris
27.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(25.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(24.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
Voter Turnout: Presidential Election County: Harris
Voter Turnout: Presidential Election County: Harris
65.9%
(2020)
Compared to:
TX Counties
(2016)
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
TX Value
(66.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(58.4%)
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.
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
(58.4%)
<div>SDOH-07: Increase the proportion of the voting-age citizens who vote</div>
Median Household Income County: Harris
Median Household Income County: Harris
$70,789
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 253 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
($73,035)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
Physical Environment
Median Housing Unit Value County: Harris
Median Housing Unit Value County: Harris
$235,300
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 252 Texas counties.
TX Value
($238,000)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
($281,900)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
Employer Establishments County: Harris
Employer Establishments County: Harris
108,434
Number of Establishments
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(105,710)
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.
Access to Exercise Opportunities County: Harris
Access to Exercise Opportunities County: Harris
89.8%
(2024)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 243 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,096 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(81.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(91.0%)
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.
Annual Ozone Air Quality County: Harris
Annual Ozone Air Quality County: Harris
5
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
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.
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.
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.
Annual Particle Pollution County: Harris
Annual Particle Pollution County: Harris
3
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
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.
Prior Value
(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.
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.
Housing Units County: Harris
Housing Units County: Harris
1,917,799
Housing units
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(1,885,105)
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.
Liquor Store Density County: Harris
Liquor Store Density County: Harris
7.1
Stores per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
TX Counties
(2016)
The distribution is based on data from 184 Texas counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,477 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(7.2)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(10.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(6.5)
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.
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.
