Health Equity Report Card: St. Clair County

Health Services and Access

This section highlights disparities related to access to health services in our community. By examining the availability of and barriers to health services, we can better understand the current state of SUD-related health equity in this region.

A

B

C

D

F

No disparity

Disparity ratio: 1.0-1.4

Some disparity

Disparity ratio: 1.5-1.9

Disparity may require intervention

Disparity ratio: 2.0-2.4

Disparity requires intervention

Disparity ratio: 2.5-2.9

Critical disparity, requires immediate intervention

Disparity ratio: ≥ 3.0

Disparity Ratio

Disparity ratios measure the difference in outcomes between two groups. The resulting number then determines the letter grade for that given indicator. A lack of disparity or difference does not mean adequate health services, access, behaviors, or outcomes. An asterisk [*] indicates that St. Clair County [SCC] faces worse outcomes, rather than Michigan [MI] or Port Huron [PH].

Indicator Year(s) MI x SCC Grade MI x SCC Ratio SCC x PH Grade SCC x PH Ratio

Population without health insurance

MI: 2020

SCC: 2020

PH: 2020

A

1.1

A

1.0

Households with no vehicle

MI: 2020

SCC: 2020

PH: 2020

A

1.3

C

2.0

Households without internet

MI: 2017-20

SCC: 2017-20

PH: 2017-20

A

1.1

A

1.1

Population within 15 minute drive to a pharmacy

MI: 2021

SCC: 2020

PH: 2020

A

1.1

A

1.1

Population within 30 minute drive to a hospital

MI: 2021

SCC: 2020

PH: 2020

A

1.1

A

1.1

Population within 30 minute drive to a SUD treatment center

MI: 2021

SCC: 2021

PH: 2021

A

1.0

A

1.1

Population within 15 minute drive of a syringe service program

MI: 2021

SCC: 2021

PH: 2021

A

1.2

C*

2.1

Compared to Port Huron, 2 times more individuals in St. Clair County do not have a vehicle. This indicates a C grade disparity that should be monitored and may require intervention. Individuals in Port Huron are 2.1 times more likely to live within a fifteen minute drive of a syringe service program compared to St. Clair County. This indicates a C grade disparity that should be monitored and may require intervention.