Tools & Resources
Mortality and Life Expectancy Calculator
This tool was developed by County Health Rankings & Roadmaps as a way to allow users to more actively engage with their own data. The goals of this tool are to give users an easy-to-use template for calculating the same mortality metrics we use on our website, and to give advanced users a template for how to complete the background calculations needed for life expectancy.
National Organizations with Local Connections
These groups may have deep connections in your community. Additionally, many of these networks will have resources that help you think about building your own network.
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.
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...
Healthy Homes Initiative
This tool (from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) is an initiative to address health hazards, such as mold, dust, lead, radon and other allergens or toxins in housing. It can be found in the Community Development guide under...