Safety / Violent Crime Violent Crime Crime is often an indication of the safety of a community and can influence a person’s perception of that community. Higher levels of violent crime are associated with higher levels of poverty and racial...
Safety / Accidental Death Accidental Death Nationally, injuries are the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 1 and 44, and are a leading cause of disability for the general population.1 For this report, accidental death rates are calculated as rates...
Health and Wellness / Suicide Rate Suicide Rate Suicide is considered a public health issue linked to biological, psychological, and societal contributing factors.1 The United States experienced an increase in rates of suicide across the country between...
Health and Wellness / Infant Health Infant Health Infant health is often a leading indicator of not only children’s overall health, but also of a community’s health.1 One measure of infant health in a community is the percent of babies born at a low...
Environment and Sustainability / Air Quality Air Quality The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a measurement used to communicate the level of air pollution to the public and what associated health risks may be a concern. With increasing levels of pollution, the...