This indicator reports information about child mortality, which is defined as the number of deaths among residents ages 0-19 per 100,000 population. Data were from the National Center for Health Statistics – Mortality Files (2019-2022) and are used for the 2025 County Health Rankings. Note: Data are suppressed for counties with fewer than 10 child…
Motor vehicle crash deaths are preventable and are a leading cause of death among young persons. This indicator reports the crude rate of pedestrians killed by motor vehicles per 100,000 population. Fatality counts are based on the location of the crash and not the decedent’s residence. Note: Fatality counts are based on the location of…
This indicator reports the 2019-2023 five-year average rate of death due to poisoning (including drug overdose) per 100,000 population. Figures are reported as crude rates. Rates are resummarized for report areas from county level data, only where data is available. This indicator is relevant because poisoning deaths, especially from drug overdose, are a national public…
This indicator reports the Years of Potential Life Lost (YPLL) before age 75 per 100,000 population for all causes of death. Figures are reported as rates age-adjusted to year 2000 standard. YPLL measures premature death and is calculated by subtracting the age of death from the 75 year benchmark. Data were from the National Center…
This indicator reports the 2019-2023 five-year average rate of death due to cerebrovascular disease (stroke) per 100,000 population. Figures are reported as crude rates. Rates are resummarized for report areas from county level data, only where data is available. This indicator is relevant because stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States….
This indicator reports the 2019-2023 five-year average rate of death due to intentional self-harm (suicide) per 100,000 population. Figures are reported as crude rates. Rates are resummarized for report areas from county level data, only where data is available. This indicator is relevant because suicide is an indicator of poor mental health. Note: Data are…
Motor vehicle crash deaths are preventable and are a leading cause of death among young persons. This indicator reports the crude rate of people killed by motor vehicles per 100,000 population. Fatality counts are based on the location of the crash and not the decedent’s residence.Note: Fatality counts are based on the location of the…
Motor vehicle crash deaths are preventable and are a leading cause of death among young persons. This indicator reports the crude rate of persons killed in motor vehicle crashes involving alcohol as a rate per 100,000 population. Fatality counts are based on the location of the crash and not the decedent’s residence. Note: Fatality counts…
This indicator reports the average life expectancy at birth. Life expectancy measures the average number of years from birth a person can expect to live, according to the current mortality experience (age-specific death rates) of the population. Life expectancy takes into account the number of deaths in a given time period and the average number…
This indicator reports the 2019-2023 five-year average rate of death due to liver disease per 100,000 population. Figures are reported as crude rates. Rates are resummarized for report areas from county level data, only where data is available. This indicator is relevant because liver disease is a leading cause of death in the United States.Note:…