The County Health Rankings show us that where we live matters to our health. The health of a community depends on many different factors - ranging from health behaviors, education and jobs, to quality of health care, to the environment.

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Health Factors

Health factors in the County Health Rankings represent what influences the health of a county. We measure four types of health factors: health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic, and physical environment factors.  In turn, each of these factors is based on several measures. A fifth set of factors that influence health (genetics and biology) is not included in the Rankings.

Health Behaviors

Unsafe Sex
Tobacco Use
Diet and Exercise
Alcohol Use

Clinical Care

Access to Care
Quality of Care

Social and Economic Factors

Employment
Community Safety
Income
Education
Family and Social Support

Physical Environment

Environmental Quality
Built Environment