Data Resource Library
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At the Trust, we use data to support ways to improve the health and quality of life of people with low incomes in Forsyth County and around the state. Our Data Resource Library now offers tools and reports relevant to our Health Improvement and Local Impact programs. You can browse through all content or select topics such as ACES, Early Childhood Education, Medicaid, Social Determinants of Health and more.
About These Tools
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust is presenting data tools developed by local NC partners and researchers, but did not create them. These tools may be subject to copyright, and should be used within the terms of use outlined in any copyright restrictions.
Be Advised
We hope you find these tools useful. We advise you to keep in mind that the content in these tools may cover sensitive issues that could be triggering for certain individuals.
Category: Demographics
North Carolina Early Care and Education Data Repository
This is a data repository of early education monthly factsheets for all counties in North Carolina. The factsheets discuss everything from number and types of early care and education programs to the economic status childcare need of families within the county.
N.C. Maternal and Infant Health Data Dashboard
This is a dashboard showing trends in racial/ethnic inequities, maternal age, maternal education, and geographical differences across important health indicators for maternal and infant health in North Carolina.
Smart Start Community Indicators
The Smart Start Community Indicators data dashboard provides insights and visualization on early childhood indicators for North Carolina.
Opportunity Index: How Opportunity Measures Up In Your Community
This interactive data tool provides a snapshot of 4 dimensions of opportunity that can be used to identify and improve access to opportunity -economy; education; health; and community. Data is included for Forsyth County; North Carolina; and the U.S. Youth disconnection is included as one of the community indicators.
Nourishing Forsyth Latine
This report describes a community researcher-led survey that was done to understand the awareness level of ACEs, toxic stress, and trauma in the Latine community in Forsyth County.
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) measures the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States and includes both interviews and physical examinations. In addition to demographic, socioeconomic, dietary, and health-related questions, the NHANES also contains medical, dental, and physiological measurements, as well as laboratory tests administered by highly trained medical professionals.
North Carolina Data Portal
The North Carolina Data Portal provides users with access to data, maps, and tools required to conduct community health assessments and other public health activities. North Carolina’s NC Data Portal is poised to serve as the primary source of secondary health data for most local health departments.
WS RISE Neighborhood Opportunity Index
The NOI is an interactive dashboard designed to identify needs and gaps in Forsyth County.