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

Compared to Distribution

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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Carroll

Health / Older Adults

Value
Compared to:

County: Carroll

Health / Older Adults

Value
Compared to:

County: Carroll Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Females

38.5%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 38.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 42.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 37.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 38.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 36.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 33.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (37.9%), Carroll has a value of 38.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(37.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Carroll Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Males

42.8%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 42.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 46.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 44.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 42.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 42.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 39.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (43.7%), Carroll has a value of 42.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(43.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Carroll Adults 65+ with a Disability

Current Value:
31.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (29.9%), Carroll has a value of 31.1%.
MD Value
(29.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (33.3%), Carroll has a value of 31.1%.
US Value
(33.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.

County: Carroll Adults 65+ with a Hearing Difficulty

Current Value:
13.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (10.9%), Carroll has a value of 13.6%.
MD Value
(10.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Carroll has a value of 13.6%.
US Value
(13.7%)
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.

County: Carroll Adults 65+ with a Self-Care Difficulty

Current Value:
6.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (6.9%), Carroll has a value of 6.1%.
MD Value
(6.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.4%), Carroll has a value of 6.1%.
US Value
(7.4%)
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.

County: Carroll Adults 65+ with a Vision Difficulty

Current Value:
6.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (5.1%), Carroll has a value of 6.6%.
MD Value
(5.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.0%), Carroll has a value of 6.6%.
US Value
(6.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.

County: Carroll Adults 65+ with an Independent Living Difficulty

Current Value:
12.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (12.9%), Carroll has a value of 12.9%.
MD Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.6%), Carroll has a value of 12.9%.
US Value
(13.6%)
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.

County: Carroll Adults 65+ with Influenza Vaccination

Current Value:
46.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 46.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 47.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 41.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (49.8%), Carroll has a value of 46.1% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(49.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (68.6%), Carroll has a value of 46.1% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(68.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (46.1%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (73.8%).
Prior Value
(73.8%)
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 decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Adults 65+ with Pneumonia Vaccination

Current Value:
31.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 31.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 35.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 31.1%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (33.2%), Carroll has a value of 31.3% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(33.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (71.0%), Carroll has a value of 31.3% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(71.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (31.3%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (77.6%).
Prior Value
(77.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.

County: Carroll Adults 65+ with Total Tooth Loss

Current Value:
7.1%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 7.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 7.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (13.4%), Carroll has a value of 7.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Carroll Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Falls

Current Value:
10.4
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (11.3), Carroll has a value of 10.4 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(11.3)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.3), Carroll has a value of 10.4 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.3 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 (10.4) is less and better than the previously measured value (11.8).
Prior Value
(11.8)
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, 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 (7.7), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(7.7)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the death rate related to falls to 7.7 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (7.1), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(7.1)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the death rate related to falls to 7.1 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>

County: Carroll Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate Related to Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

452.3
Hospitalizations per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 452.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 470.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 544.0.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (515.5), Carroll has a value of 452.3 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(515.5)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (452.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (257.1).
Prior Value
(257.1)
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 (199.4), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(199.4)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the rate of hospitalizations related to Alzheimer's and other dementias to 199.4 hospitalizations per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (213.7), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(213.7)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the rate of hospitalizations related to Alzheimer's and other dementias to 213.7 hospitalizations per 100,000 population.</span></div> </div>

County: Carroll Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia: Medicare Population

7.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 7.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 7.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (7.0%), Carroll has a value of 7.0%.
MD Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.0%), Carroll has a value of 7.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(6.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (7.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.0%).
Prior Value
(7.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the 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.

County: Carroll Asthma: Medicare Population

Current Value:

County: Carroll Asthma: Medicare Population

6.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 6.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 6.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (7.0%), Carroll has a value of 6.0% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Carroll has a value of 6.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (6.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.0%).
Prior Value
(6.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the 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.

County: Carroll Atrial Fibrillation: Medicare Population

Current Value:
15.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 15.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 15.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (13.0%), Carroll has a value of 15.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(13.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (14.0%), Carroll has a value of 15.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (15.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (15.0%).
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.
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.

County: Carroll Cancer: Medicare Population

Current Value:

County: Carroll Cancer: Medicare Population

13.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 13.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 13.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (12.0%), Carroll has a value of 13.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.0%), Carroll has a value of 13.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (13.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (12.0%).
Prior Value
(12.0%)
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 significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Chronic Kidney Disease: Medicare Population

Current Value:
14.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 14.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 14.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (17.0%), Carroll has a value of 14.0% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(17.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (18.0%), Carroll has a value of 14.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(18.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (14.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (13.0%).
Prior Value
(13.0%)
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.

County: Carroll Colon Cancer Screening

Current Value:

County: Carroll Colon Cancer Screening

65.5%
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 65.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 67.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 65.7%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 65.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 61.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (66.4%), Carroll has a value of 65.5% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(66.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Carroll COPD: Medicare Population

Current Value:

County: Carroll COPD: Medicare Population

11.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 11.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 11.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (10.0%), Carroll has a value of 11.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (11.0%), Carroll has a value of 11.0%.
US Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (11.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (11.0%).
Prior Value
(11.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the 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.

County: Carroll Depression: Medicare Population

Current Value:
17.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 17.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 17.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (16.0%), Carroll has a value of 17.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(16.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.0%), Carroll has a value of 17.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (17.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (16.0%).
Prior Value
(16.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.

County: Carroll Diabetes: Medicare Population

Current Value:
27.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 27.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 27.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (27.0%), Carroll has a value of 27.0%.
MD Value
(27.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.0%), Carroll has a value of 27.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(24.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (27.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (27.0%).
Prior Value
(27.0%)
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.

County: Carroll Diabetic Monitoring: Medicare Population

Current Value:
91.0%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 91.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 88.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 91.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 88.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,097 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (87.4%), Carroll has a value of 91.0% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(87.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (87.5%), Carroll has a value of 91.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(87.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (91.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (91.0%).
Prior Value
(91.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.

County: Carroll Heart Failure: Medicare Population

Current Value:
10.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 10.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 10.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (9.0%), Carroll has a value of 10.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(9.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (11.0%), Carroll has a value of 10.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (10.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (10.0%).
Prior Value
(10.0%)
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, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Hyperlipidemia: Medicare Population

Current Value:
72.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 72.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 70.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 72.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 72.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 63.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 67.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (69.0%), Carroll has a value of 72.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(69.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (65.0%), Carroll has a value of 72.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(65.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (72.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (70.0%).
Prior Value
(70.0%)
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.

County: Carroll Hypertension: Medicare Population

Current Value:
70.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 70.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 70.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 72.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 70.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 67.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 71.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (68.0%), Carroll has a value of 70.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(68.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (65.0%), Carroll has a value of 70.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(65.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (70.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (70.0%).
Prior Value
(70.0%)
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 significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Ischemic Heart Disease: Medicare Population

Current Value:
24.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 24.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 24.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (20.0%), Carroll has a value of 24.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(20.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (21.0%), Carroll has a value of 24.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(21.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (24.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (24.0%).
Prior Value
(24.0%)
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.

County: Carroll Mammography Screening: Medicare Population

Current Value:
50.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 50.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 48.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 45.3%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 50.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 45.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 40.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,123 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (47.0%), Carroll has a value of 50.0% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(47.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (47.0%), Carroll has a value of 50.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(47.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (50.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (51.0%).
Prior Value
(51.0%)
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.

County: Carroll Osteoporosis: Medicare Population

Current Value:
10.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 10.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 10.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (11.0%), Carroll has a value of 10.0% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (11.0%), Carroll has a value of 10.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (10.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (10.0%).
Prior Value
(10.0%)
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 significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll People 65+ Living Alone (Count)

Current Value:
7,392
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
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.

County: Carroll People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
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 7.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.4%.
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 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (8.5%), Carroll has a value of 5.1% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(8.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.0%), Carroll has a value of 5.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.0%)
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.

County: Carroll People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)

Current Value:
1,492
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
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.

County: Carroll People 65+ with Low Access to a Grocery Store

Current Value:
3.3%
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 3.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 3.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,123 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (3.3%) is less and better than the previously measured value (3.5%).
Prior Value
(3.5%)
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.

County: Carroll Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:
145.2
Cases per 100,000 males
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 145.2 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 129.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 141.5.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 145.2 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 107.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 125.6.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,500 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (135.7), Carroll has a value of 145.2 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(135.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (110.5), Carroll has a value of 145.2 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(110.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (145.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (130.6).
Prior Value
(130.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.

County: Carroll Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoarthritis: Medicare Population

37.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 37.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 37.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 37.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 35.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (36.0%), Carroll has a value of 37.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(36.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (35.0%), Carroll has a value of 37.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(35.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (37.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (35.0%).
Prior Value
(35.0%)
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 significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Stroke: Medicare Population

Current Value:

County: Carroll Stroke: Medicare Population

6.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 6.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 6.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (6.0%), Carroll has a value of 6.0%.
MD Value
(6.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.0%), Carroll has a value of 6.0%.
US Value
(6.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (6.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.0%).
Prior Value
(6.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the 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.