Tools & Resources
Trend Analysis
This tool (from CHR&R) provides guidance for examining trends over time. It can be found in the Measuring Progress section under Other Data.
Measuring Progress
This tool (from CHR&R) includes detailed information and guidance for how to interpret and use the measures within the County Health Rankings to measure a community’s progress.
Discovering Community Power: A Guide To Mobilizing Local Assets And Your Organization’s Capacity
This tool (from ABCD: Asset Based Community Development, Northwestern University) is a community-building workbook that helps organizations identify strengths, resources and assets. It can be found in Assess Needs & Resources under...
2019 County Health Rankings Key Findings Report
This is the national Key Findings Report from the 2018 County Health Rankings. It can be found in Reports.
2018 County Health Rankings Key Findings Report
This is the national Key Findings Report from the 2018 County Health Rankings. It can be found in Reports.
2017 County Health Rankings Key Findings Report
This is the national Key Findings Report from the 2017 County Health Rankings. It can be found in Reports.
2016 County Health Rankings Key Findings Report
This is the national Key Findings Report from the 2016 County Health Rankings. It can be found in Reports.
2014 County Health Rankings Key Findings Report
This is the national Key Findings Report from the 2014 County Health Rankings. It can be found in Reports.
Roadmaps to Health Community Grants Press Release
Eighteen State and Local Coalitions Receive Grants to Address Impact of Employment, Education, Community Safety and Social Supports that Affect Health—Join Twelve Other Grantees. This resource can be found in the About section under For the Media.
A Guide to Actionable Measurement
This tool (from the Gates Foundation) provides guidance on evaluating policy initiatives, including a list of Good Practices in Measurement (p.19) applicable to any evaluation. It can be found in Evaluate Actions under...