Physical Inactivity

This indicator reports the percentage of adults aged 20 and older who self-report no leisure time for activity, based on the question: “During the past month, other than your regular job, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise?” This indicator is relevant because…

Cancer Screening – Cervical Cancer Screening

This indicator reports the percentage of females age 21–65 years who report having had recommended cervical cancer screening test. Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2020.Accessed via the PLACES Data Portal. Source Description The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is a collaborative project of the Centers for Disease…

Food Environment – SNAP-Authorized Food Stores

This indicator reports the number of SNAP-authorized food stores as a rate per 10,000 population. SNAP-authorized stores include grocery stores as well as supercenters, specialty food stores, and convenience stores that are authorized to accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. Source US Department of Agriculture, USDA – SNAP Retailer Locator, 2025.Additional data analysis by…