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.
New Indicator Added! Youth Suicide – Making a Plan* by State, 2023
A new data indicator about youth suicide making a plan from the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS) has been added to the platform.
New Indicator Added! Youth Frequent Mental Distress* by State, 2023
A new data indicator about youth frequent mental distress from the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS) has been added to the platform.
New maps and data now available for the Flu Vaccinations indicator from the 2025 County Health Rankings.
The 2022 data on flu vaccinations among Medicare enrollees are now available. This indicator reports the percentage of fee-for-service Medicare enrollees who received an annual flu shot and is included in the 2025 County Health Rankings. This measure reflects access to and utilization of preventive clinical care services.
New Indicator Added! Youth Resilience – Household Adults Look After Basic Needs* by State, 2023
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.
New maps and data for 2019-2023 now available for Alzheimer’s Disease Mortality indicator!
New 5-year mortality rates for 2019-2023 are now available (replacing data for 2018-2022). Death counts were downloaded from the CDC WONDER query system. Total rates and race/ethnicity or gender statistics are reported for US counties and states with 10 or more deaths over the report period. Affected indicators:
Health Outcomes
- Alzheimers Disease Mortality
New maps and data for 2021-22 CRDC data now available for the Suspensions and Expulsions indicator!
Data from the latest Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC): 2021-22 dataset have been added to the platform! The CRDC dataset reports the number of students receiving expulsions or suspensions. CARES calculate the rate per 1,000 students based on the CRDC enrollment data. Check out the latest data by creating a new assessment today!
New Indicator Added! Youth Frequenty Mental Distress* by State, 2023
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.
New Mental Health Care Professional Shortage Area indicator data and maps are now available for April 2025.
New Indicator Added! Youth Housing Instability* by State, 2023
A new data indicator about youth housing instability from the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS) has been added to the platform.