Report Indicator

The 2020–2022 data on drug overdose deaths are now available. This indicator reports the three-year average rate of death due to drug overdose per 100,000 population, based on county-level data and summarized for report areas in the 2025 County Health Rankings. Deaths are counted by county of residence, and data are suppressed for counties with fewer than 10 drug poisoning deaths in the time period.

A new data indicator about youth resilience household adults look after basic needs from the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS) has been added to the platform.

The latest data on 3rd grade English Language Arts (ELA) performance are now available. This indicator reports the average grade-level performance of 3rd graders on standardized ELA tests, where a score of 3.5 means students are performing half a grade level above expectations. This measure highlights early academic achievement in literacy, a key predictor of long-term educational success.

A new data indicator about youth frequenty mental distress from the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS) has been added to the platform.

The 2024 data on non-physician primary care providers are now available. This indicator reports the rate of providers such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists per 100,000 population, along with the population-to-provider ratio, and is featured in the 2025 County Health Rankings. These providers are vital for ensuring access to preventive and routine care, particularly in areas experiencing physician shortages.

A new data indicator about youth housing instability from the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS) has been added to the platform.

The latest data on library visits per capita are now available. This indicator reports the number of library visits per person living within the library service area each year and is newly added to the 2025 County Health Rankings framework. It reflects community engagement with educational and cultural resources.

A new data indicator about adult suicide making a plan from the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS) has been added to the platform.

The latest data on adverse climate and weather-related events are now available. This indicator reports how many of three event thresholds—extreme heat, moderate or greater drought, and presidential disaster declarations—a county met over a five-year period, with a score ranging from 0 to 3. This new measure is included in the 2025 County Health Rankings framework to highlight local climate-related risks.

A new data indicator about adult suicide ideation from the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS) has been added to the platform.