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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Assess Needs and Resources

One of the first steps in local health improvement is to take stock of your community's needs and resources. You will want to take a close look to understand what helps, as well as what hinders progress toward improving your community’s health.

Community health assessment activities provide access to timely, relevant, and meaningful data to help you decide where to focus your efforts. The County Health Rankings can be a valuable first step in the process and also a springboard for other assessment activities.