This indicator reports the relative threshold heat index days (2020-22 three-year average) of the daily heat metrics as the 95th, 98th, and 99th percentile. The “heat index” is a single value that takes both temperature and humidity into account. The higher the heat index, the hotter the weather feels, since sweat does not readily evaporate…
Dominant land cover indicates the way land in an area is utilized and excludes open water. Land cover can provide insights into the type of economy, topography, and natural resources in the area, and can be important for urban planning, natural resources management, emergency preparedness, and more. Dominant land cover type was calculated by summarizing…
This indicator reports the population-weighted percentage of weeks in drought during the latest three-year period. Source US Drought Monitor, 2021-2023. Source Description The U.S. Drought Monitor, established in 1999, is a weekly map of drought conditions that is produced jointly by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the National…
This indicator reports the count of LUSTs (multiplied by a factor of 7.7) and the number of USTs within a 1,500-foot buffered block group. Areas with higher UST scores are placed higher in percentile (national ranking). The percentile could be interpreted as, for example, for a place at the 80th percentile nationwide, 20% (i.e., 100…
This indicator reports the count of RMP (potential chemical accident management plan) facilities within 10 km, each divided by distance in km. Areas with higher RMP Facility proximity scores are placed higher in percentile (national ranking). The percentile could be interpreted as, for example, for a place at the 80th percentile nationwide, 20% (i.e., 100…
This indicator reports the percent of population that lives in a census block that intersects with a wildfire perimeter for fires the occured between 2010 and 2020. Source University of Missouri, Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems, 2010-2020. Source Description The Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems is a non-profit research organization that…
This indicator reports the median estimated economic impacts from changes in all-cause mortality rates, across all age groups. These impacts are the central estimate for average annual damage during 2080-2099 under a business-as-usual scenario (RCP8.5). Impacts are changes relative to counterfactual “no additional climate change” trajectories. Source Climate Impact Lab. Source Description The Climate Impact…
This indicator reports information about tobacco product compliance check inspections among retailers in the report area. Data are reported for the latest complete three-year period, based on the inspection result decision date. Source US Department of Health & Human Services, US Food and Drug Administration Compliance Check Inspections of Tobacco Product Retailers, 2024. Source Description…
This indicator reports the count of vehicles per day (average annual daily traffic) at major roads within 10 kilometers (km), divided by distance in km. Although proximity to roads can provide access to amenities, in EJScreen, the indicator is designed to screen for the negative aspects of very close proximity to very high volumes of…
This indicator reports the count of proposed and listed NPL sites (deleted sites excluded) within 10 km, each divided by distance in km. Areas with higher Superfund proximity scores are placed higher in percentile (national ranking). The percentile could be interpreted as, for example, for a place at the 80th percentile nationwide, 20% (i.e., 100…