Arrests – Juvenile Arrest Rate

This indicator reports the rate of delinquency cases per 1,000 juveniles. Data are acquired from the 2021 Easy Access to State and County Juvenile Court Case Counts (EZACO) and are used in the 2024 County Health Rankings. Source Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Department, Easy Access to State and County Juvenile Court Case Counts…

Social Capital – 501c3 organizations

This indicator reports the rate of social services organizations with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status per 100,000 total population. Data are obtained from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Source IRS – Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 2023.Additional data analysis by CARES. Source Description The Exempt Organization Business Master File Extract (EO…

Racial Segregation (Interaction Index)

This indicator measures the spatial segregation of population demographic groups. The indicator is presented as an index with values ranging between 0 and 1, with higher values indicating greater levels of segregation. This indicator specifically measures segregation between the White (Non-Hispanic) and Black (Non-Hispanic) population. Source University of Missouri, Center for Applied Research and Engagement…

SNAP Benefits – Households Receiving SNAP (ACS)

This indicator reports the estimated percentage of households receiving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This indicator is relevant because it assesses vulnerable populations which are more likely to have multiple health access, health status, and social support needs; when combined with poverty data, providers can use this measure to identify gaps in eligibility…

Insurance – Uninsured Children

The lack of health insurance is considered a key driver of health status. This indicator reports the percentage of children under age 19 without health insurance coverage. This indicator is relevant because lack of insurance is a primary barrier to healthcare access including regular primary care, specialty care, and other health services that contributes to…