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% Non-Hispanic White*
Percentage of population identifying as non-Hispanic white.% Not Proficient in English*
Percentage of population aged 5 and over who reported speaking English less than well.% Rural*
Percentage of population living in a census-defined rural area.5ByAge5: Preparing children for success
Research shows that children who enter kindergarten ready to learn are more likely to experience greater academic success and that adults with more education typically live longer and healthier lives. 5byAge5, an initiative in the Normandy Schools Collaborative footprint of North St. Louis County, set a goal to ensure all children from ages zero to five have the supports they need to be ready...
A Dialogue about Poverty in America
Reducing poverty is necessary for a healthy society. In this webinar, we will explore a new County Health Rankings data tool that highlights differences in poverty rates by race in the healthiest counties and have a frank conversation the roots of poverty and strategies to advance equity in all counties.
Access to Exercise Opportunities
Percentage of population with adequate access to locations for physical activity.Access to Parks*
Percentage of the population living within a half mile of a park.Adult Obesity*
Percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted).Adult Smoking*
Percentage of adults who are current smokers (age-adjusted).Advancing Equity: A Racial Equity Journey
Discrimination based on race and ethnicity can negatively affect health across lifetimes and generations. Racial inequities are not random. They have been created and sustained over time by unfair and discriminatory policies and practices at many levels. Inequities will not disappear on their own, but communities have the power to disrupt them.