This updated dataset reveals how Social Security shapes communities nationwide, highlighting where reliance on Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits is highest—especially among older adults. It shows how both the scale of payments and the mix of beneficiary types vary across regions, pointing to differences in local economic stability and demographic need. These patterns underscore the critical role of OASDI in supporting household income and sustaining community economies.
New Water Violations Maps and Data
This layer displays the number of health based violations that have occurred in community water systems in each county and the approximate proportion of the population affected by these violations in the years 2023-2025.
Homeless Students Enrolled in Elementary Schools, SY 2022-23
This layer displays the rate and total count of homeless students enrolled in elementary or unified schools in SY 2022-23 for school districts (LEAs). Data is obtained from the Ed Data Express.
Homeless Students Enrolled in Secondary Schools, SY 2022-23
This layer displays the rate and total count of homeless students enrolled in secondary or unified schools in SY 2022-23 for school districts (LEAs). Data is obtained from the Ed Data Express.
Drug Overdose Mortality Indicator Updated with Latest CDC Data (2020-24)
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.
Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis Mortality for 2019-23 by County
This layer displays chronic liver disease and cirrhosis 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.
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.