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.
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.
Youth Alcohol/Substance Abuse Hospitalizations by County, 2013-2015
Layer displays information about youth hospitalizations for mental and behavioral health conditions. Data are obtained from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Inpatient Hospitalization MICA data platform.
Prescription Drug Claims for Opioids by ZIP Code and County, 2013
Layer displays the percentage of claims for prescription drugs that were for opioid drugs in 2013. Data is available by county, ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) and by physician (address).
Prescription Drug Claims for Opioids by ZIP Code and County, 2015
Layer displays the percentage of claims for prescription drugs among Medicare Part D beneficiaries that were for opioid drugs in 2015. Data is available by county, ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) and by physician (address).
Opioid Overdose Mortality for 2013-17 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 2013-17 and grouped by ICD-10 codes.
New maps from the Washington Post’s analysis of the DEA’s pain pill database are now available!
This map layer displays the number of prescription opioid pain pills (total and per capita) purchased for sale in counties across the United States. Data are based on CARES of analysis data made available by the Washington Post.
High-strength formula opioid pills per capita, 2006-2012
This layer displays the average annual number of high-strength (>30 MME) prescription opioid pain pills purchased for sale in counties across the United States. Data are based on CARES of analysis data made available by the Washington Post.
Prescription Drug Claims for Opioids by ZIP Code and County, 2017
Layer displays the percentage of claims for prescription drugs among Medicare Part D beneficiaries that were for opioid drugs in 2017. Data is available by county, ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) and by physician (address).