This data portal provides access to results from the 2016 and 2022 Missouri County-Level Studies (CLS) and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data from 2014-2024. Data can be accessed through the reporting interface and the Map Room.
Missouri District Maps are the perfect addition to any city hall, county courthouse, district office, or legislative office. They are produced using high resolution base maps and include county and city boundaries; area and population statistics; and UM System enrollment, alumni, employment, health services, and Extension services. The maps and data are updated annually.
The Civic Muscle Index assesses belonging, contribution, leadership, and vitality characteristics for counties across Missouri and the city of St. Louis. These indicators are indicative of communities where residents thrive, economies prosper, and neighborhoods flourish. The tool also features a peer counties report, allowing comparison between the Civic Muscle of like counties.
The American Tractor Club is committed to preserving the history of iconic tractors across the country. The online repository is a first of its kind where tractor enthusiasts can upload images, videos, and stories about their historic machines.
The Feedstuff Finder enables feedstuff buyers and sellers to make connections. Sellers of co-products and forages can share prices, products, information, and locations. Buyers can identify feedstuff sources by location, product type, or price and see their locations on a map. CARES developed the site, map, and cost calculator tool for the Feedstuff Finder team.
The Wellness Wheel assessment was developed by University of New Hampshire Extension and web-enabled by CARES. The Wellness Wheel assesses an individual’s perception of overall wellness and aims to improve overall quality of life and healthy habits through personal decision-making. Additional information about the Wellness Wheel is available at: https://extension.unh.edu/health-well-being/programs/wellness-wheel-assessment
CARES provides data, visualizations, and web hosting services to WINMeasures.org. Supported by the Well-Being in the Nation (WIN) Network, WINMeasures.org provides data on the Well-being of People, Well-being of Places, and Equity. Leading indicators are searchable at the national, state, county, and city level (where available) and encompass a core set of equity-focused social determinants.
The North Carolina Data Portal provides data, maps, and tools to support community health assessments and other public health activities in North Carolina. The Hub includes data from both national secondary sources and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Data are available at state, county, and health department region levels.
CARES launched SparkMap in 2019. SparkMap hosts a robust Community Needs Assessment tool, data upload tools, ZIP code level reports, and more. SparkMap is a great subscription service for healthcare consultants, grant writers, community benefit managers, and others working on community needs assessments.
The Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ), through hospitalfinancies.org, provides access to IRS 990 data for nonprofit hospitals in the United States. CARES maintains hospitalfinances.org and updates the database with IRS 990 data when available.