Attainment – Associate’s Level Degree or Higher

This indicator reports the percentage of the population aged 25 and older obtaining an Associate’s level degree or higher. This indicator is relevant because educational attainment is a key driver of population health. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide…

Income – Income and AMI

This indicator reports the percentage of households at various income levels relative to Area Median Income (AMI) of total households. 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….

Employment – Unemployment Rate

This indicator reports the percentage of the civilian non-institutionalized population age 16 and older that is unemployed (non-seasonally adjusted). This indicator is relevant because unemployment creates financial instability and barriers to access including insurance coverage, health services, healthy food, and other necessities that contribute to poor health status. Source US Department of Labor, Bureau of…