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Resources by Topic: Statistics and data

American Community Survey
An ongoing survey that provides annual data that gives communities the current information they need to plan investments and services. Includes tables, tools, and analytical reports providing access to demographic, social, economic, and housing data for a wide range of geographical areas.
Type: Database
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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State Data Center Member Network
Official sources of state-level demographic, economic, and social statistics produced by the U.S. Census Bureau. Includes links to the data center in each state, as well as U.S. Commonwealths and Territories.
Type: Directory
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Provides access to data and reports from a national survey covering chronic diseases and conditions, health risk behaviors, and use of preventive health services.
Type: Database
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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ERS State Fact Sheets
Statistics for each state on population, poverty, food security, educational attainment, employment, and income. Provides data for rural areas, urban areas, and the state as a whole.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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IHS Fact Sheets
Offers information on specific healthcare topics concerning American Indians and Alaska Natives. Covers health disparities, IHS programs, health services, and more.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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State Health Facts
Contains state-level data on demographics, health status, healthcare costs and access, healthcare providers, and more. Includes individual state profiles and 50-state comparisons.
Additional links: Build a Custom State Report
Type: Database
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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Amber Waves
Monthly publication of the Economic Research Service. Covers the ERS research and analysis on economic and policy issues related to agriculture, food, the environment, and rural America. Coverage includes topics related to the social determinants of health for rural people.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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