This indicator reports the population-weighted percentage of weeks in drought during the latest three-year period. Source US Drought Monitor, 2021-2023. Source Description The U.S. Drought Monitor, established in 1999, is a weekly map of drought conditions that is produced jointly by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the National…
This indicator reports the percentage of population living within 1/2 mile of a park. This indicator is relevant because access to outdoor recreation encourages physical activity and other healthy behaviors. Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC – National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network, 2020. Source Description The National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network…
This indicator reports the number of establishments in the report area primarily engaged in retailing packaged alcoholic beverages, such as ale, beer, wine, and liquor. The number of liquor stores per 100,000 population provides a measure of environmental influences on dietary behaviors and the accessibility of healthy foods. Note this data excludes establishments preparing and…
This indicator reports the percent of population that lives in a census block that intersects with a wildfire perimeter for fires the occured between 2010 and 2020. Source University of Missouri, Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems, 2010-2020. Source Description The Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems is a non-profit research organization that…
This indicator reports the percentage of households whose members don’t own or use any types of computers, including desktop or laptop, smartphone, tablet or other portable wireless computer, and some other type of computer. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to…
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…