Teen Births (ACS)

Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide communities with reliable and timely social, economic, housing, and demographic data every year. The ACS has an annual sample size of about 3.5 million addresses, with survey information collected nearly every day of…

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…

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 Adults

The lack of health insurance is considered a key driver of health status. This indicator reports the percentage of adults aged 18 to 64 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 contribute…

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…