An updated indicator shows drug overdose mortality using the latest CDC WONDER data. Reported as five-year average rates per 100,000 population, the data highlight ongoing variation in overdose deaths across communities and provide an updated view of one of the leading causes of injury death in the United States.
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.
Drug Overdose (all substances) for 2019-23 by County
This layer displays drug overdose mortality rates from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System – Mortality database. Data are 5-year aggregates for 2019-23 and grouped by ICD-10 codes.
COVID + Influenza Pneumonia (ILI) Mortality for 2019-23 by County
This layer displays COVID-19, influenza, and pneumonia mortality rates from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System – Mortality database. Data are 5-year aggregates for 2019-23 and grouped by ICD-10 codes.
Poisoning Mortality for 2019-23 by County
This layer displays poisoning mortality rates from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System – Mortality database. Data are 5-year aggregates for 2019-23 and grouped by ICD-10 codes.
Opioid Overdose Mortality for 2019-23 by County
This layer displays opioid overdose mortality rates from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System – Mortality database. Data are 5-year aggregates for 2019-23 and grouped by ICD-10 codes.
COVID Mortality for 2019-23 by County
This layer displays COVID-19 mortality rates from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System – Mortality database. Data are 5-year aggregates for 2019-23 and grouped by ICD-10 codes.
Selected Mortality Rates for 2007-11 by County
Layer displays mortality data from the CDC’s Underlying Cause of Death database. Data are 5-year aggregates for 2007-11 and grouped by ICD-10 codes.
Selected Mortality Rates for 2010-14 by County
Layer displays mortality data from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System – Mortality database. Data are 5-year aggregates for 2010-14 and grouped by ICD-10 codes.