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Carroll County Healthy People 2030 Progress Tracker

Healthy People 2030 is a comprehensive set of key disease prevention and health promotion objectives. The health objectives and targets allow communities to assess their health status and build an agenda for community health improvement.

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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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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning

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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning

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Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning County: Carroll

Current Value:

Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning County: Carroll

39.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
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Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 39.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 39.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 51.3.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 39.5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 35.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,899 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (43.1), Carroll has a value of 39.5 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(43.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (27.2), Carroll has a value of 39.5 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(27.2)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (20.7), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(20.7)
<div>SU-03: Reduce drug overdose deaths <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

Health / Cancer

Health / Cancer

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer

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Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer

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Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer County: Carroll

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer County: Carroll

19.7
Deaths per 100,000 females
(2018-2022)
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Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 19.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.7.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 23 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 19.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.3.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,778 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (20.0), Carroll has a value of 19.7 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(20.0)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (19.3), Carroll has a value of 19.7 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(19.3)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (19.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (18.1).
Prior Value
(18.1)
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 Carroll 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 (15.3), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(15.3)

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer

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Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer

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Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer County: Carroll

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer County: Carroll

154.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2022)
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Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 154.1 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 152.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 169.2.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 154.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 162.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 179.7.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,080 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (141.7), Carroll has a value of 154.1 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(141.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (146.0), Carroll has a value of 154.1 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(146.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (154.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (152.7).
Prior Value
(152.7)
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 Carroll 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 Maryland SHIP 2017 (147.4), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(147.4)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the overall cancer death rate to 147.4 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (169.2), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(169.2)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the overall cancer death rate to 169.2 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (122.7), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(122.7)

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer

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Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer

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Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer County: Carroll

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer County: Carroll

14.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2022)
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Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 14.3 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 14.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,180 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (12.7), Carroll has a value of 14.3 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(12.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.9), Carroll has a value of 14.3 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (14.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.7).
Prior Value
(14.7)
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 Carroll value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.9), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.9)

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer

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Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer

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Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer County: Carroll

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer County: Carroll

35.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2022)
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Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 35.5 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 34.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.4.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 35.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 40.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 48.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,746 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (29.9), Carroll has a value of 35.5 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(29.9)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (32.4), Carroll has a value of 35.5 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(32.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (35.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (36.9).
Prior Value
(36.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll 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 (25.1), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.1)

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer

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Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer

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Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer County: Carroll

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer County: Carroll

16.9
Deaths per 100,000 males
(2018-2022)
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Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 16.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.5.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,612 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (19.9), Carroll has a value of 16.9 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(19.9)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (19.0), Carroll has a value of 16.9 which is lower and better.
US Value
(19.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (16.9) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (17.8).
Prior Value
(17.8)
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 Carroll 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 (16.9), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(16.9)

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate From Cancer

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Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate From Cancer

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Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate From Cancer County: Carroll

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate From Cancer County: Carroll

154.4
Rate per 100,000
(2021)
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Compared to the prior value, Carroll (154.4) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (149.5).
Prior Value
(149.5)
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.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (147.4), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(147.4)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the cancer mortality rate to 147.4 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Compared to the HP 2020 Target (161.4), the target has  been met.
HP 2020 Target
(161.4)
<div><span style="font-weight:bold;" class="indtargetoverview">The Healthy People 2020 national health target is to reduce the overall cancer mortality (death) rate to 161.4 deaths per 100,000. </span></div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (122.7), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(122.7)

Health / Cancer

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74

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Health / Cancer

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74

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Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74 County: Carroll

Current Value:

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74 County: Carroll

81.2%
(2022)
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Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 81.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 80.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 77.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 81.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 74.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 71.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (76.5%), Carroll has a value of 81.2% which is higher and better.
US Value
(76.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (80.3%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(80.3%)

Health / Food Safety

Health / Food Safety

Health / Food Safety

Salmonella Infection Incidence Rate

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Health / Food Safety

Salmonella Infection Incidence Rate

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Salmonella Infection Incidence Rate County: Carroll

Current Value:

Salmonella Infection Incidence Rate County: Carroll

11.2
Cases per 100,000 population
(2020)
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Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 11.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 34.1.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (11.6), Carroll has a value of 11.2 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(11.6)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.8), Carroll has a value of 11.2 which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.8)
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, Carroll (11.2) is less and better than the previously measured value (17.2).
Prior Value
(17.2)
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.
Over time, the Carroll 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.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (12.7), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(12.7)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the salmonella incidence rate to 12.7 cases per 100,000 population.</span></div> </div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (11.5), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(11.5)

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

People with a Usual Primary Care Provider

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Health / Health Care Access & Quality

People with a Usual Primary Care Provider

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People with a Usual Primary Care Provider County: Carroll

Current Value:

People with a Usual Primary Care Provider County: Carroll

90.6%
(2021)
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Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 90.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (87.3%), Carroll has a value of 90.6% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(87.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (90.6%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (90.0%).
Prior Value
(90.0%)
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 Carroll 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 Maryland SHIP 2017 (83.9%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(83.9%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of individuals with a specific source of ongoing care to 83.9%</span></div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (84%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(84%)

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Persons with Health Insurance

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Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Persons with Health Insurance

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Persons with Health Insurance County: Carroll

Current Value:

Persons with Health Insurance County: Carroll

95.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 95.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 93.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 92.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 95.7% which is in the best 50% 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 MD Value (93.2%), Carroll has a value of 95.7% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(93.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (95.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (95.3%).
Prior Value
(95.3%)
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 Carroll 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 Maryland SHIP 2014 (93.6%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(93.6%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to increase the proportion of persons under age 65 years with health insurance to 93.6%.</span></div> </div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
<div>AHS-01: Increase the proportion of people with health insurance <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)

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Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)

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Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke) County: Carroll

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke) County: Carroll

30.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 30.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 43.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 62.0.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (45.5), Carroll has a value of 30.5 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(45.5)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (38.8), Carroll has a value of 30.5 which is lower and better.
US Value
(38.8 in 2020)
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, Carroll (30.5) is less and better than the previously measured value (38.1).
Prior Value
(38.1)
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 Carroll 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 (33.4), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(33.4)

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to CVA (Stroke)

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Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to CVA (Stroke)

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Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to CVA (Stroke) County: Carroll

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to CVA (Stroke) County: Carroll

30.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (30.5) is less and better than the previously measured value (38.1).
Prior Value
(38.1)
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (33.4), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(33.4)

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Annual Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Disease

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Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Annual Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Disease

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Annual Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Disease County: Carroll

Current Value:

Annual Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Disease County: Carroll

162.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (162.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (155.5).
Prior Value
(155.5)
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.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (166.3), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(166.3)
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (71.1), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(71.1)

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

High Blood Pressure Prevalence

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Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

High Blood Pressure Prevalence

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High Blood Pressure Prevalence County: Carroll

Current Value:

High Blood Pressure Prevalence County: Carroll

26.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 26.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 33.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36.9%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (32.0%), Carroll has a value of 26.1% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(32.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (32.4%), Carroll has a value of 26.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(32.4%)
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, Carroll (26.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (30.2%).
Prior Value
(30.2%)
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 Carroll 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 (41.9%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(41.9%)

Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases

Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases

Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases

Tuberculosis Incidence Rate

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Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases

Tuberculosis Incidence Rate

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Tuberculosis Incidence Rate County: Carroll

Current Value:

Tuberculosis Incidence Rate County: Carroll

0.0
Cases per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 0.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.9.
MD Counties
(2018)
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (2.4), Carroll has a value of 0.0 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(2.4)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.2), Carroll has a value of 0.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(2.2)
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, Carroll (0.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.0).
Prior Value
(0.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll 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 (1.4), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(1.4)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health

Infant Mortality Rate

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Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health

Infant Mortality Rate

Value
Compared to:

Infant Mortality Rate County: Carroll

Current Value:

Infant Mortality Rate County: Carroll

4.9
Deaths per 1,000 live births
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (5.9), Carroll has a value of 4.9 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(5.9)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (5.6), Carroll has a value of 4.9 which is lower and better.
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
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (4.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3.4).
Prior Value
(3.4)
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 Carroll 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 Maryland SHIP 2017 (6.3), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(6.3)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the infant mortality rate to 6.3 deaths per 1,000 live births. </span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (6.6), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(6.6)
<div> <div>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the infant mortality rate to 6.6 deaths per 1,000 live births. </div> </div>
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>

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health

Preterm Births

Value
Compared to:

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health

Preterm Births

Value
Compared to:

Preterm Births County: Carroll

Current Value:

Preterm Births County: Carroll

9.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 9.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.1%.
MD Counties
(2019)
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (10.7%), Carroll has a value of 9.0% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(10.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.5%), Carroll has a value of 9.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.5%)
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, Carroll (9.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (8.7%).
Prior Value
(8.7%)
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 Carroll 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 (9.4%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(9.4%)

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide

Value
Compared to:

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide County: Carroll

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide County: Carroll

13.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (9.7), Carroll has a value of 13.1 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(9.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.5), Carroll has a value of 13.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.5 in 2020)
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, Carroll (13.1) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (12.1).
Prior Value
(12.1)
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 Carroll 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 Maryland SHIP 2017 (9.0), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(9.0)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to decrease the suicide rate to 9.0 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (9.1), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(9.1)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to decrease the suicide rate to 9.1 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div> </div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (12.8), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(12.8)
<div>MHMD-01: Reduce the suicide rate <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Annual Age-Adjusted Suicide Mortality Rate

Value
Compared to:

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Annual Age-Adjusted Suicide Mortality Rate

Value
Compared to:

Annual Age-Adjusted Suicide Mortality Rate County: Carroll

Current Value:

Annual Age-Adjusted Suicide Mortality Rate County: Carroll

13.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (13.1) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (12.1).
Prior Value
(12.1)
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.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (9), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(9)
Compared to the HP 2020 Target (10.2), the target has not been met.
HP 2020 Target
(10.2)
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (12.8), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(12.8)

Health / Physical Activity

Health / Physical Activity

Health / Physical Activity

Adults Engaging in Regular Physical Activity

Value
Compared to:

Health / Physical Activity

Adults Engaging in Regular Physical Activity

Value
Compared to:

Adults Engaging in Regular Physical Activity County: Carroll

Current Value:

Adults Engaging in Regular Physical Activity County: Carroll

56.4%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 56.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 51.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 48.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (51.8%), Carroll has a value of 56.4% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(51.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (23.2%), Carroll has a value of 56.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(23.2%)
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, Carroll (56.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (38.9%).
Prior Value
(38.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll 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 (29.7%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(29.7%)
<div>PA-05: Increase the proportion of adults who do enough aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

Health / Prevention & Safety

Health / Prevention & Safety

Health / Prevention & Safety

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms

Value
Compared to:

Health / Prevention & Safety

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms County: Carroll

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms County: Carroll

6.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 6.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,083 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (12.4), Carroll has a value of 6.1 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(12.4)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.0), Carroll has a value of 6.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (6.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.1).
Prior Value
(6.1)
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 Carroll 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 (10.7), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(10.7)

Health / Prevention & Safety

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Injuries

Value
Compared to:

Health / Prevention & Safety

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Injuries

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Injuries County: Carroll

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Injuries County: Carroll

48.4
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (45.1), Carroll has a value of 48.4 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(45.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (57.6), Carroll has a value of 48.4 which is lower and better.
US Value
(57.6 in 2020)
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, Carroll (48.4) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (39.8).
Prior Value
(39.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (43.2), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(43.2)

Health / Tobacco Use

Health / Tobacco Use

Health / Tobacco Use

Adults who Smoke

Value
Compared to:

Health / Tobacco Use

Adults who Smoke

Value
Compared to:

Adults who Smoke County: Carroll

Current Value:

Adults who Smoke County: Carroll

8.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 8.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (10.1%), Carroll has a value of 8.4% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(10.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (14.4%), Carroll has a value of 8.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(14.4%)
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, Carroll (8.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (11.1%).
Prior Value
(11.1%)
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 Carroll 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 Maryland SHIP 2017 (15.5%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(15.5%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the proportion of adults who currently smoke to 15.5%.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (14.4%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(14.4%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the proportion of adults who currently smoke to 14.4%. </span></div> </div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (6.1%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(6.1%)
<div>TU-02: Reduce current cigarette smoking in adults <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

Insufficient Sleep

Value
Compared to:

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

Insufficient Sleep

Value
Compared to:

Insufficient Sleep County: Carroll

Current Value:

Insufficient Sleep County: Carroll

34.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 34.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 40.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 34.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 39.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (36.0%), Carroll has a value of 34.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(36.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (26.7%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(26.7%)

Health / Women's Health

Health / Women's Health

Health / Women's Health

Breast Cancer Screening Rate

Value
Compared to:

Health / Women's Health

Breast Cancer Screening Rate

Value
Compared to:

Breast Cancer Screening Rate County: Carroll

Current Value:

Breast Cancer Screening Rate County: Carroll

79.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (79.3%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (77.3%).
Prior Value
(77.3%)
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (77%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(77%)

Community / Transportation

Community / Transportation

Community / Transportation

Workers Commuting by Public Transportation

Value
Compared to:

Community / Transportation

Workers Commuting by Public Transportation

Value
Compared to:

Workers Commuting by Public Transportation County: Carroll

Current Value:

Workers Commuting by Public Transportation County: Carroll

0.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 0.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 1.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value (5.5%), Carroll has a value of 0.5% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(5.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.8%), Carroll has a value of 0.5% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Carroll 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 (5.3%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.3%)

Economy / Housing & Homes

Economy / Housing & Homes

Economy / Housing & Homes

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

Value
Compared to:

Economy / Housing & Homes

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

Value
Compared to:

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent County: Carroll

Current Value:

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent County: Carroll

46.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 46.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 50.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 52.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 46.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (50.4%), Carroll has a value of 46.0% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(50.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Carroll has a value of 46.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Carroll 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 (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

Economy / Poverty

Economy / Poverty

Economy / Poverty

People Living Below Poverty Level

Value
Compared to:

Economy / Poverty

People Living Below Poverty Level

Value
Compared to:

People Living Below Poverty Level County: Carroll

Current Value:

People Living Below Poverty Level County: Carroll

5.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 5.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 5.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (9.3%), Carroll has a value of 5.1% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(9.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Carroll has a value of 5.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)

Education / Student Performance K-12

Education / Student Performance K-12

Education / Student Performance K-12

High School Graduation

Value
Compared to:

Education / Student Performance K-12

High School Graduation

Value
Compared to:

High School Graduation County: Carroll

Current Value:

High School Graduation County: Carroll

95.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 95.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 90.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.7%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (85.8%), Carroll has a value of 95.0% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(85.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (86.5%), Carroll has a value of 95.0% which is higher and better.
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
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (95.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (93.1%).
Prior Value
(93.1%)
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 Carroll 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 Maryland SHIP 2017 (95%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(95%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of students who graduate high school within four years of their first enrollment in 9th grade to 95.0%.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (86.1%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(86.1%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to increase the proportion of students who graduate high school within four years of their first enrollment in 9th grade to 86.1%.</span></div> </div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (90.7%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(90.7%)