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.
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.
New maps and data now available for the Library Access indicator from the 2025 County Health Rankings.
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.
New Indicator Added! Adult Suicide – Making a Plan by State, 2023
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.
New maps and data now available for the Adverse Climate Events indicator from the 2025 County Health Rankings.
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! Adult Suicide – Ideation by State, 2023
A new data indicator about adult suicide ideation 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 Experiences of Community Violence* by State, 2023
A new data indicator about youth experiences of community violence from the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS) has been added to the platform.
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! Adult Suicide – Attempt by State, 2023
A new data indicator about adult suicide attempt from the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS) has been added to the platform.