This indicator reports the number of fast food restaurants per 100,000 population. The prevalence of fast food restaurants provides a measure of both access to healthy food and environmental influences on dietary behaviors. Fast food restaurants are defined as limited-service establishments primarily engaged in providing food services (except snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars) where patrons…
Healthy dietary behaviors are supported by access to healthy foods, and grocery stores are a major provider of these foods. Grocery stores are defined as supermarkets and smaller grocery stores primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food, such as canned and frozen foods; fresh fruits and vegetables; and fresh and prepared meats, fish,…
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 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…
This indicator reports the percentage of youth age 16-19 who are not currently enrolled in school and who are not employed. 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…
The lack of health insurance is considered a key driver of health status. This indicator reports the percentage of adults under age 65 without health insurance coverage. This indicator is relevant because lack of insurance is a primary barrier to healthcare access including regular primary care, specialty care, and other health services that contributes to…