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Resources by Topic: County-by-county data

Over Two-Thirds of the Nation's Counties Had Natural Decrease in 2021
Presents county-level population changes from 2020-2021 based on U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2021 Population Estimates data. Reports on micropolitan and metropolitan areas and discusses impact of aging populations and COVID-19 on counties. Includes a U.S. map depicting percent population change by county.
Date: 03/2022
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide in Chronic Disease Through Community Engagement in Health Program Delivery
Discusses health disparities in rural versus urban communities in North Carolina and possible solutions for community-centered change. Includes charts and maps that detail rural-urban differences in mortality, heart disease, and housing problems.
Author(s): Lori Carter-Edwards, Monica M. Taylor
Citation: North Carolina Medical Journal, 83(2), 103-106
Date: 03/2022
Type: Document
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Oklahoma Health Professional Shortage Areas: Mental Health Catchment Areas (With Scores)
County-level map of Oklahoma displaying mental health service areas and Mental Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) scores. Denotes low-income catchment areas, geographic catchment areas, and high needs geographic catchment areas.
Date: 03/2022
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Oklahoma State Department of Health
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Oklahoma Health Professional Shortage Areas: Dental Scores
County-level map of Oklahoma showing Dental Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) scores and denoting low-income and high needs geographic HPSAs.
Date: 03/2022
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Oklahoma State Department of Health
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Oklahoma Health Professional Shortage Areas: Primary Care
County-level map depicting Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) scores using Oklahoma State Department of Health data. Denotes low-income populations and geographic designations.
Date: 03/2022
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Oklahoma State Department of Health
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Oregon J-1 Physician Placements by County: 2002-2021
Details the number and location by county of J-1 visa physician placements in the state of Oregon from 2002 to 2021.
Date: 03/2022
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Oregon Health Authority
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What Can You Learn About Counties from the American Community Survey?
Interactive mapping system that highlights and provides access to county-level data on key topics from the 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, including poverty rates, educational attainment, health insurance coverage, and more.
Date: 03/2022
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Hawaii 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment
Reports on Hawaii's triennial community health needs assessment. Addresses access to healthcare, transportation challenges, healthy food access, cultural competency, social determinants of health, current health status, and more. Discusses impact of COVID-19 on the community. Includes discussions of rural-specific challenges and perspectives from Native Hawaiians.
Additional links: Addendum to the 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment: Additional Tracking of Secondary Data
Date: 03/2022
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Healthcare Association of Hawaii
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Kansas Health Statistics Report
Reports on various health conditions in Kansas including mental illness, weather-related health issues, and county-level Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). Provides updated statistics about county population density and a summary of the 2020 vital statistics.
Date: 03/2022
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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2022-2027 Illinois Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan
Provides an overview of the cancer burden in Illinois as well as strategies to improve screening, treatment, and survivorship. Discusses geographic disparities related to healthcare access and provides county-level data on cancer rates and social determinants of health. Includes a section specific to issues of rural health and cancer control.
Date: 02/2022
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Illinois Department of Public Health
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