Tuscola County

THRIVE Scorecard Report

The vision of THRIVE is to see a thriving Great Lakes Bay Region with transformed healthcare, exceptional community well-being and a vibrant economy. We will do so through improved health and sustained economic growth in the Great Lakes Bay Region through highly effective and coordinated stakeholder collaboration. The Region includes the counties of Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Iosco, Isabella, Midland, Ogemaw, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac and Tuscola. This Scorecard Report for Tuscola County will serve to set a baseline for our work in the region.

Economic Outcomes Health & Well-Being Outcomes

Overall Score

The purpose of THRIVE is to change the health and economic landscape. This single overall metric cross-cuts health factors and economic drivers.

U.S. News & World Report Healthiest Communities Overall Score

Tuscola County: 46/100

Prior Value: 48.4/100

The Healthiest Communities rankings and scores from U.S. News & World Report show how nearly 3,000 U.S. counties and county equivalents perform in 84 metrics across 10 health-related categories on a scale of 0 to 100.

Economic Measures

Median Household Income in the MiHIA Region spans from $39,565 in Clare County to $62,625 in Midland County and is significantly improving in all counties. Areas with higher median household incomes are likely to have more educated residents and lower unemployment rates. ALICE households represent those who are working but unable to afford the basic necessities of housing, food, child care, health care, and transportation due to the lack of jobs that can support basic necessities and increases in cost of living.

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Jobs and Labor Force

Healthy populations improve workplace productivity. With job creation and enhanced productivity, the labor force grows, the trend towards out-migration is reversed. Overall, economic prosperity increases: salaries will be higher and there will be fewer economically disadvantaged residents.

Median Household Income

This indicator shows the median household income. Household income is defined as the sum of money received over a calendar year by all household members 15 years and older.

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Median Household Income

(Compared to MI Counties)

Compared to the MI Value ($68,505), Tuscola has a value of $59,815 which is lower and worse. Compared to the MI Value ($68,505), Tuscola has a value of $59,815 which is lower and worse.

(Compared to MI State Value)

Over time, the Tuscola value is increasing significantly. Over time, the Tuscola value is increasing significantly.

(Compared to Trend over Time)

County: Tuscola

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Households that are ALICE

Tuscola County

29.3%

This indicators shows the percentage of households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed comprising households with income above the Federal Poverty Level but below the basic cost of living.

Numerator = Total estimate of households who had income in the past 12 months that was above the Federal Poverty Level but within the ALICE threshold.

Denominator = Total households with poverty status determined

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Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

Data Source: United For ALICE

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Regional Attractiveness

An available educated workforce will give employers confidence in local labor capability.

Students Not Proficient in 3rd Grade English Language Arts

This indicators shows the percentage of households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed comprising households with income above the Federal Poverty Level but below the basic cost of living.

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Students Not Proficient in 3rd Grade English Language Arts

(Compared to MI Counties)

Compared to the MI Value (57.2%), Tuscola has a value of 59.6% which is higher and worse. Compared to the MI Value (57.2%), Tuscola has a value of 59.6% which is higher and worse.

(Compared to MI State Value)

Compared to the prior value, Tuscola (59.6%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (55.3%). Compared to the prior value, Tuscola (59.6%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (55.3%).

(Compared to Prior Value)

Over time, the Tuscola value is increasing, not significantly. Over time, the Tuscola value is increasing, not significantly.

(Compared to Trend over Time)

County: Tuscola

High School Graduation

Individuals who do not finish high school are more likely than people who finish high school to lack the basic skills required to function in an increasingly complicated job market and society. Adults with limited education levels are more likely to be unemployed, on government assistance, or involved in crime.

The Healthy People 2030 national health target is to increase the proportion of high school students who graduate in 4 years to 90.7 percent.

County : Tuscola

People with Post-Secondary Education

Tuscola County

56.0%

This indicator shows the percentage of people aged 25-44 years with some post-secondary education, such as enrollment in vocational/technical schools, junior colleges, or four-year colleges. It includes individuals who pursued education following high school but did not receive a degree.

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People with Some Post-Secondary Education

Data Source: County Health Rankings

Tuscola Migration Data

Migration plays an important role in determining the size and growth of populations. Information on migrant inflows and outflows and their demographic characteristics can be used to plan for future economic development and the expansion of social services.

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Compared to the prior value, Tuscola (-88) is greater than the previously measured value (-175). Compared to the prior value, Tuscola (-88) is greater than the previously measured value (-175).

Net Migration (From Out-of-State)

Compared to the prior value, Tuscola (20) is less than the previously measured value (128). Compared to the prior value, Tuscola (20) is less than the previously measured value (128).

Net Migration (Within Michigan)

Compared to the prior value, Tuscola (-102) is less than the previously measured value (6). Compared to the prior value, Tuscola (-102) is less than the previously measured value (6).

Net Migration (Within MiHIA)

County: Tuscola

(Compared to Prior Value)

Health and Well-being Measures

County Health Rankings measures overall quality of life in its Morbidity Rankings. The ranking is based on a summary composite score calculated from the following measures: poor or fair health, poor physical health days, poor mental health days, and low birthweight. Healthy People 2030 is a comprehensive set of key disease prevention and health promotion objectives. The national health target is to reduce the proportion of adults with obesity to 36 percent by 2030.

Poor Mental Health: 14+ Days

Psychological distress can affect all aspects of our lives. It is important to recognize and address potential psychological issues before they become critical. Occasional down days are normal, but persistent mental/emotional health problems should be evaluated and treated by a qualified professional.

Poor Mental Health: 14+ Days

18.6%

(Compared to MI Counties)

(Compared to U.S. Counties)

County: Tuscola

County : Tuscola

High Blood Pressure Prevalence

Tuscola County

39.1%

This indicator shows the percentage of adults who have been told they have high blood pressure. Normal blood pressure should be less than 120/80 mm Hg for an adult. Blood pressure above this level (140/90 mm Hg or higher) is considered high (hypertension).

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High Blood Pressure Prevalence

Data Source: CDC - PLACES

Behaviors

County Health Rankings measures overall health behaviors in its ranking, calculated from the following measures: adult smoking, adult obesity, physical inactivity, access to exercise opportunities, excessive drinking, alcohol-impaired driving deaths, sexually transmitted infections, teen births, and a food environment index. Opioid-involved hospitalizations are highest in Saginaw and Bay Counties, who also have the largest overall populations.

Health Behaviors Ranking

Human behavior contributes strongly to health outcomes. A majority of preventable deaths and illnesses in the United States are directly caused by human behaviors such as smoking, risky sexual behaviors and unhealthful diets. Behavior modification depends on many structural and environmental factors as well as individual motivation and education.

Health Behaviors Ranking

45

(Compared to MI Counties)

County: Tuscola

Adults who Smoke

Tobacco is the agent most responsible for avoidable illness and death in America today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tobacco use brings premature death to almost half a million Americans each year, and it contributes to profound disability and pain in many others.

Adults who Smoke

20.3%

Compared to the HP 2030 Target (6.1%), the target has not been met. Compared to the HP 2030 Target (6.1%), the target has not been met.

(Compared to Healthy People 2030 Target)

(Compared to MI Counties)

County: Tuscola

Health Services

County Health Rankings measures the ranking of counties in clinical care based on a summary composite score calculated from the following measures: uninsured, primary care physicians, mental health providers, dentists, preventable hospital stays, diabetic monitoring, and mammography screening. Food insecurity in children is expected to rise as a consequence of COVID, and projections can be found in the indicator Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate.

County : Tuscola

Clinical Care Ranking

Tuscola County

56

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MI Counties

This indicator shows the ranking of the county in clinical care according to the County Health Rankings. The ranking is based on a summary composite score calculated from the following measures: uninsured, primary care physicians, mental health providers, dentists, preventable hospital stays, diabetic monitoring, and mammography screening.

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Clinical Care Ranking

Data Source: County Health Rankings

Immunization Status of 19 to 35-Month-Old Children

Timely childhood immunizations and vaccines are important in protecting children against many childhood diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that at 24 months children be completely vaccinated for protection against a few diseases.

Immunization Status of 19 to 35-Month-Old Children

65.5%

(Compared to MI Counties)

Compared to the prior value, Tuscola (65.5%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (67.0%). Compared to the prior value, Tuscola (65.5%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (67.0%).

(Compared to Prior Value)

Over time, the Tuscola value is decreasing, significantly. Over time, the Tuscola value is decreasing, significantly.

(Compared to Trend over Time)

County: Tuscola

Mortality Rates

Mortality rates due to a given cause describe the impact of a disease in the population.

County : Tuscola

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Alzheimer's Disease

Tuscola County

52.7 deaths/ 100,000 population

This indicator shows the age-adjusted death rate per 100,000 population due to Alzheimer's disease.

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Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Alzheimer's Disease

Data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Mortality Rates

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Kidney Disease

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia

(Compared to MI Counties)

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Kidney Disease

(Compared to U.S. Counties)

County: Tuscola

County : Tuscola

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide

Tuscola County

19.7 deaths/ 100,000 population

This indicator shows the age-adjusted death rate per 100,000 population due to suicide.

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Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide

Data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Social Determinants

According to Healthy People 2030, social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.

Change in methodology for 2018:
Due to methodological changes made in 2020, 2018 data should not be compared to previous time periods.

County : Tuscola

Households without a vehicle

Tuscola County

5.2%

This indicator shows the percentage of households that do not have a vehicle.

Numerator = Total estimate of housing units without vehicle

Denominator = Total estimate of occupied housing units

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Households without a Vehicle

Data Source: American Community Survey 5-Year

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