Humboldt County Compared

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide

Suicide has been and remains a serious public health concern for Humboldt County. Every life lost to suicide has immediate and long-term impacts on individuals, families and entire communities Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., particularly among young people. While suicide is a significant public health issue in our county, there is hope. The evidence for effective suicide prevention practices is growing daily and local actions are being taken to support all community members and to save lives.

Compared to CA Counties, Humboldt has a value of 22.8 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.5. CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (10.1), Humboldt has a value of 22.8 which is higher and worse. CA State Value
Compared to the US Value (13.5), Humboldt has a value of 22.8 which is higher and worse. U.S. Value
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (12.8), the target has not been met. Healthy People 2030 Target
Source: Live Well Humboldt