Deaths of Despair Indicator Updated with Latest CDC Data (2020-24)

An updated indicator is now available showing deaths of despair—suicide, drug overdose, and alcohol-related mortality—using the latest CDC WONDER data. Reported as rates per 100,000 population, the data provide an updated view of how these overlapping causes of death vary across communities and highlight differences in mental health and substance use outcomes across report areas.

New data and maps for mortality indicators from CDC NCHS (2020-24) are now available!

CDC WONDER mortality indicators have been updated for key causes of death, including lung disease, cancer, coronary heart disease, stroke, injuries, poisoning, suicide, homicide, and motor vehicle crashes. These updates provide the latest data to track leading causes of mortality and inform prevention and public health efforts.

2025 County Health Rankings Mortality and Health Care Providers Metrics Get Updated

Updated health care provider and mortality data from the 2025 County Health Rankings are now available, including the September 2025 provider data refresh and the November 2025 supplemental mortality update. Affected indicators: Clinical Care (September 2025 Update) Access to Dentists, 2023 Access to Mental Health Providers, 2025 Access to Primary Care Physicians, 2022 Access to…

2025 County Health Rankings Mortality and Health Care Providers Metrics Get Updated

Updated health care provider and mortality data from the 2025 County Health Rankings are now available, including the September 2025 provider data refresh and the November 2025 supplemental mortality update. Affected indicators: Clinical Care (September 2025 Update) Access to Dentists, 2023 Access to Mental Health Providers, 2025 Access to Primary Care Physicians, 2022 Access to…

Updated CDC obesity and physical inactivity maps and data now available (2004-2023)

New maps and data are now available for key CDC diabetes surveillance indicators, including adult obesity, and physical inactivity. As part of the 2025 data release, all county-level estimates have been updated using the CDC’s latest methods, and historical data have been recalculated back to 2004 to ensure consistent comparisons across years.