Sacramento County’s Animal Care Animal placed 3,278 dogs and 3,541 cats into new adoptive homes, and helped reunite 983 lost dogs and 69 lost cats with their owners. Photo courtesy of Sacramento County 

 

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Sacramento County covers 965 square miles and is home to the California state capital, 1.6 million residents and seven incorporated cities: Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Isleton, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento. The population of Sacramento County’s unincorporated area is approximately 600,000.

Sacramento County released its 2024 Year in Review, showcasing significant achievements and statistics across its more than 35 departments. 

This award-winning ((Public Relations Society of America, California Capital Chapter, 2024 Influence Award for Annual Reports) annual report details where property tax dollars are allocated and provides insights into the demographic and economic landscape of the county.

This report distills the county’s tremendous positive impact on residents and their quality of life, highlighting key achievements such as those listed below. There are many more achievements in the report.

Social Services

A remarkable 58% reduction in the number of youths in foster care since 2015, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve family stability and support systems.

In 2024, Child Support Services collected approximately $129 million, playing a crucial role in preventing children and families from falling into poverty and ensuring financial stability.

Health Services

Sacramento County Public Health earned national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board, becoming the 26th local health jurisdiction (of 61) in California to achieve this feat.

The Community Wellness Response Team began operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week in 2024, providing field-based in-person crisis intervention, assessment of needs and risks, and safety planning. In 2024, the response team received 964 calls, of which 595 resulted in an in-person response. 

Homeless Services and Housing

Dedicated outreach teams served 1,469 individuals experiencing homelessness, successfully transitioning 396 individuals out of unsheltered conditions, illustrating proactive steps toward addressing homelessness in the community.

Community Services

The Department of Airports was the first airport in the country to submit a Safety Management System Implementation Plan to the Federal Aviation Administration  (FAA) in 2023, the first to get it approved by the FAA and the first to submit a Safety Management System manual. 

County staff supported the development of six major industrial and commercial projects, creating 1,156 new jobs and $60.5 million in capital investment.

The Department of Transportation filled an impressive 90,798 potholes, removed 132,000 square feet of graffiti, investigated 933 traffic-safety complaints; and replaced 126 curbs, gutters and sidewalks.

The Sacramento County Water Agency installed a new, 22-mile pipeline, replacing an outdated and undersized system in Arden. The agency installed more than 1,000 new water meters.

Animal Care placed 3,278 dogs and 3,541 cats into new adoptive homes, and helped safely reunite 983 lost dogs and 69 lost cats with their owners. In addition, 1,821 pets were vaccinated and 351 animals were spayed/neutered through the PAWS (Pet Aid and Wellness Services) program, which also performed 1,055 wellness exams and saved 18 pets from shelter surrender by assisting owners in crisis. Another 1,200 animals were spayed and neutered at Mobile Animal Sterilization Hospital (MASH) clinics, providing essential services in underserved areas.

In 2024, Sacramento County filled 90,798 potholes, removed and replaced 126 curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Photo courtesy of Sacramento County

Administrative Services

The General Services’ Surplus Unit was recognized with the prestigious Public Surplus Excellence Award, placing the Surplus Unit among the Top 10 sellers nationwide and the Top 5 county sellers. The Surplus Unit is vital in efficiently redistributing and reselling retired county assets, ensuring valuable resources are maximized and put to good use.

The Finance Department collected and distributed more than $2.8 billion in property taxes to local government agencies.

The Consolidated Utility Billing division collected more than $500 million in utility charges for water, sewer, garbage and drainage services.

Residents can read the full 2024 Year in Review online at saccounty.gov/Documents/YearIinReview.2024.pdf and watch the video overview at youtube.com/watch?v=TgmEFkYjCTA.