This indicator reports the absolute threshold heat index days (2020-22 three-year average) of the daily heat metrics as 95, 100, and 105 degrees Fahrenheit. The “heat index” is a single value that takes both temperature and humidity into account. The higher the heat index, the hotter the weather feels, since sweat does not readily evaporate…
This indicator reports the count of hazardous waste management facilities (TSDFs and LQGs) within 10 km, each divided by distance in km. Areas with higher RMP Facility proximity scores are placed higher in percentile (national ranking). The percentile could be interpreted as, for example, for a place at the 80th percentile nationwide, 20% (i.e., 100…
This indicator reports the count of RMP (potential chemical accident management plan) facilities within 10 km, each divided by distance in km. Areas with higher RMP Facility proximity scores are placed higher in percentile (national ranking). The percentile could be interpreted as, for example, for a place at the 80th percentile nationwide, 20% (i.e., 100…
This indicator reports the percentage of households who either use dial-up as their only way of internet connection, or have internet access but don’t pay for the service, or have no internet access in their household. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey…
This indicator reports the percentage of adults age 18 and older who report having a lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months. Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2022.Accessed via the PLACES Data Portal. Source Description The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is a collaborative project…
This indicator reports the percentage of adults age 18 and older who report having food insecurity in the past 12 months. Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2022.Accessed via the PLACES Data Portal. Source Description The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is a collaborative project of the Centers…