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Maryland SHIP 2017 Tracker
The Maryland State Health Improvement Process (SHIP) launched in October 2011 to align and support existing community health improvement processes across the state as well as provide a broader framework for Maryland performance. The 2017 SHIP contains 39 objectives that are grouped into 5 focus areas, which are directly aligned with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's vision areas as well as the Healthy People 2020 objectives:
- Healthy Beginnings
- Healthy Living
- Healthy Communities
- Access to Health Care
- Quality Preventive Care
Visit the SHIP website to learn more.
Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
County: Somerset, MD
Health / Alcohol & Drug Use
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use
0.0
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2008-2010)
Compared to:
MD Value
(12.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(12.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Maryland SHIP 2017
(12.6)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the death rate due to drug use to 12.6 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Alcohol/Substance Abuse
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Alcohol/Substance Abuse
1,538.3
ER visits per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(2,017.0)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(1,873.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(1,400.9)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to alcohol and substance abuse to 1400.9 emergency room visits per 100,000 population.</span></div>
County: Somerset, MD
Health / Cancer
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer
186.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,085 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(148.9)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(149.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(183.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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>
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>
HP 2030 Target
(122.7)
County: Somerset, MD
Health / Diabetes
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Diabetes
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Diabetes
381.0
ER Visits per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(243.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(376.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(186.3)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to diabetes to 186.3 emergency room visits per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(300.2)
<div>
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to diabetes to 300.2 emergency room visits per 100,000 population.</span></div>
</div>
County: Somerset, MD
Health / Family Planning
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Teen Birth Rate: 15-19
County: Somerset, MD Teen Birth Rate: 15-19
7.9
Live births per 1,000 females aged 15-19
(2020)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(13.0)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(15.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics
Prior Value
(15.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(17.8)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the teen birth rate to 17.8 births per 1,000 females aged 15-19.</span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(29.6)
<div>
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the teen birth rate to 29.6 births per 1,000 females aged 15-19.</span></div>
</div>
County: Somerset, MD
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Adolescents who have had a Routine Checkup: Medicaid Population
County: Somerset, MD Adolescents who have had a Routine Checkup: Medicaid Population
47.7%
(2020)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(46.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(54.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(57.4%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of adolescents ages 13 to 20 years old who have had an annual wellness checkup to 57.4%. </span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(54.3%)
<div>
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to increase the proportion of adolescents ages 13 to 20 years old who have had an annual wellness checkup to 54.3%. </span></div>
</div>
County: Somerset, MD People with a Usual Primary Care Provider
County: Somerset, MD People with a Usual Primary Care Provider
91.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(87.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(91.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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>
HP 2030 Target
(84%)
County: Somerset, MD Uninsured Emergency Department Visits
County: Somerset, MD Uninsured Emergency Department Visits
6.4%
(2017)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(8.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(6.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(14.7%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to decrease the proportion of Emergency Department visits from persons without health insurance to 14.7%</span></div>
County: Somerset, MD
Health / Heart Disease & Stroke
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Disease
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Disease
326.7
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(160.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(92.9 in 2017)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(291.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(166.3)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the heart disease death rate to 166.3 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(173.4)
<div>
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the heart disease death rate to 173.4 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
</div>
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Hypertension
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Hypertension
460.4
ER Visits per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(351.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(459.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(234.0)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to hypertension to 234.0 emergency room visits per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(202.4)
<div>
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to hypertension to 202.4 emergency room visits per 100,000 population.</span></div>
</div>
County: Somerset, MD
Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Adults with Influenza Vaccination
County: Somerset, MD Adults with Influenza Vaccination
51.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(49.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(49.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(49.1%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of adults who receive an influenza vaccination to 49.1%</span></div>
County: Somerset, MD
Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Babies with Low Birthweight
County: Somerset, MD Babies with Low Birthweight
12.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 23 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(8.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(8.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(10.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(8.0%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the proportion of births that are low weight to 8.0%.</span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(8.5%)
<div>
<div>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the proportion of births that are low weight to 8.5%.</div>
</div>
County: Somerset, MD Infant Mortality Rate
County: Somerset, MD Infant Mortality Rate
15.3
Deaths per 1,000 live births
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 23 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(6.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(5.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(16.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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>
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>
HP 2030 Target
(5.0)
<div>MICH-02: Reduce the rate of infant deaths <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
County: Somerset, MD Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Rate
County: Somerset, MD Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Rate
3.4
Deaths per 1,000 live births
(2011-2015)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 22 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(1.0)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(0.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Maryland SHIP 2017
(0.86)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the sudden unexpected infant death rate to .86 deaths per 1,000 live births.</span></div>
County: Somerset, MD
Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Mental Health
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Mental Health
2,696.1
ER Visits per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(4,291.5)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(3,265.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(3,152.6)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to mental health conditions to 3152.6 emergency room visits per 100,000 population.</span></div>
County: Somerset, MD
Health / Older Adults
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate Related to Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate Related to Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
365.1
Hospitalizations per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(515.5)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(228.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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>
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: Somerset, MD
Health / Oral Health
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted ER Visit Rate due to Dental Problems
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted ER Visit Rate due to Dental Problems
982.2
ER Visits per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(362.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(1,169.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(792.8)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to dental problems to 792.8 emergency room visits per 100,000 population.</span></div>
County: Somerset, MD Children who Visited a Dentist
County: Somerset, MD Children who Visited a Dentist
52.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(56.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(53.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(64.6%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of individuals receiving dental care to 64.6%.</span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(55.4%)
<div>
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to increase the proportion of individuals receiving dental care to 55.4%. </span></div>
</div>
County: Somerset, MD
Health / Respiratory Diseases
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Asthma
County: Somerset, MD Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Asthma
122.9
ER visits per 10,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(68.4)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(101.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(62.5)
<div>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to asthma to 62.5 emergency room visits per 10,000 population.</div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(49.5)
<div>
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to asthma to 49.5 emergency room visits per 10,000 population.</span></div>
</div>
County: Somerset, MD
Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Chlamydia Incidence Rate
County: Somerset, MD Chlamydia Incidence Rate
558.1
Cases per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(506.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(495.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(663.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(431.0)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the chlamydia incidence rate to 431.0 cases per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(431.0)
<div>
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the chlamydia incidence rate to 431.0 cases per 100,000 population.</span></div>
</div>
County: Somerset, MD
Health / Tobacco Use
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Adolescents who Use Tobacco
County: Somerset, MD Adolescents who Use Tobacco
21.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(15.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(34.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(15.2%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the proportion of adolescents who use any kind of tobacco product to 15.2%.</span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(22.3%)
<div>
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the proportion of adolescents who use any kind of tobacco product to 22.3%. </span></div>
</div>
County: Somerset, MD Adults who Smoke
County: Somerset, MD Adults who Smoke
16.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(10.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
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
Prior Value
(19.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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>
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>
HP 2030 Target
(6.1%)
<div>TU-02: Reduce current cigarette smoking in adults <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
County: Somerset, MD
Health / Weight Status
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Adolescents who are Obese
County: Somerset, MD Adolescents who are Obese
25.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(15.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(20.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(10.7%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the proportion of adolescents ages 12 to 19 who are obese to 10.7%</span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(11.3%)
<div>
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the proportion of adolescents ages 12 to 19 who are obese to 11.3%. </span></div>
</div>
County: Somerset, MD Adults with a Healthy Weight
County: Somerset, MD Adults with a Healthy Weight
19.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(31.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(31.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(32.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(36.6%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of adults with a healthy weight to 36.6%</span></div>
County: Somerset, MD
Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Domestic Violence Offense Rate
County: Somerset, MD Domestic Violence Offense Rate
447.9
Offenses per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(568.6)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(620.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(445)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to decrease the domestic violence offense rate to 445 offenses per 100,000 population.</span></div>
County: Somerset, MD
Community / Public Safety
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Pedestrian Injuries
County: Somerset, MD Pedestrian Injuries
16.3
Injuries per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
MD Value
(38.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(4.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(35.6)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the rate of pedestrian injuries to 35.6 injuries per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(29.7)
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<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the rate of pedestrian injuries to 29.7 injuries per 100,000 population.</span></div>
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County: Somerset, MD
Economy / Housing & Homes
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD Affordable Housing
County: Somerset, MD Affordable Housing
90.1%
(2020)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(56.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(82.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(54.4%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of housing units sold that are affordable on the median teacher’s salary to 54.4%.</span></div>
County: Somerset, MD
Education / Student Performance K-12
Value
Compared to:
County: Somerset, MD High School Graduation
County: Somerset, MD High School Graduation
75.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(87.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(86.5% in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for Education Statistics
Prior Value
(82.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(86.1%)
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<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>
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HP 2030 Target
(90.7%)
County: Somerset, MD School Readiness at Kindergarten Entry
County: Somerset, MD School Readiness at Kindergarten Entry
40%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
MD Counties
(2019-2020)
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(47% in 2019-2020)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(60%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(85.5%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of children who are ready for kindergarten to 85.5%.</span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(85%)
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<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to increase the proportion of children who are ready for kindergarten to 85%.</span></div>
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