Health Equity Report Card: St. Clair County

Socioeconomic Status

This section highlights disparities related to social and economic factors in the community. By examining indicators such as income and education, we can better understand the current socioeconomic conditions that may affect 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

High school graduate or higher

MI: 2017-21

SCC: 2017-21

PH: 2017-21

A

1.0

A

1.0

Bachelor’s degree or higher

MI: 2017-21

SCC: 2017-21

PH: 2017-21

B*

1.6

A

1.1

Unemployed, ages 16+

MI: 2022

SCC: 2020

PH: 2020

A

1.0

A

1.3

People in poverty

MI: 2020

SCC: 2020

PH: 2020

A

1.2

C

2.0

Median household income

MI: 2017-20

SCC: 2017-20

PH: 2017-20

A

1.0

A

1.4

Single parent households with children

MI: 2021

SCC: 2020

PH: 2020

F

5.3

B

1.8

High-housing-cost-burden households

MI: 2015-19

SCC: 2020

PH: 2020

A

1.1

A

1.4

Compared to St. Clair County, 2 times more individuals in Port Huron are in poverty. This indicates a C grade disparity that should be monitored and may require intervention. Households in Port Huron are 1.8 times more likely to be single parent households with children compared to St. Clair County. This indicates a B grade disparity that should be monitored.