Walking or Biking to Work

This indicator reports the percentage of the population that commutes to work by either walking or riding a bicycle. 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…

Built Environment – Households with Cellular Internet Only

This indicator reports the percentage of households who report having access to the internet through a mobile or cellular data plan with no other type of internet subscription. 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…

Gender Pay Gap

This indicator reports the ratio of women’s median earnings to men’s median earnings for all full-time, year-round workers, presented as “cents on the dollar.” Data are acquired from the 2019-2023 American Community Survey and are used in the 2025 County Health Rankings. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-2023. Source Description The American Community…

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…

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…