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: Data by Sex
Update to Bladen County Substance Use Strategic Plan
This report summarizes progress on the 2019 strategic plan. It includes statistics such as EMS overdose calls in Bladen County 2021, overdose deaths by age, race/ethnicity, and gender in Bladen County 2016–2020, etc. Further recommendations, along with the estimated budget for the next five years, are made based on the results that have been achieved.
Population Estimates Program: 2010–2019
This data source estimates of the population for states, counties, and other geographical areas within the United States. PEP produces both total population estimates and estimates by age, sex, race, and ethnicity. The estimates are updated annually and are available for a range of years, from 2010 until the most recent year for which data are available.
Rural Health Information Hub
The Rural Health Information Hub compares rural and metropolitan areas nationally, as well as by state and county. Users can access raw data, visualizations, toolkits, evidence-based programs, and news.
American Community Survey
The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey program conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. ACS offers one-year and five-year estimates, as well as demographic characteristics for states and localities. The ACS estimates are often used to track shifting demographics, learn about the local communities, and establish priorities for allocating funding and resources effectively for research and advocacy work.
North Carolina Justice Data Portal
The North Carolina Justice Data Portal includes statewide and county-level criminal justice data visualizations, such as reported crimes, crime types, victim demographics, reporting agencies, and traffic stops by recent years. Contributing agencies are the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). This tool allows stakeholders to study trends and patterns in criminal justice, identify areas for improvement, allocate resources to areas in need, and monitor progress over time.
Healthy Communities NC Dashboard
The interactive Healthy Communities NC Data Dashboard brings together and visualizes indicator data related to the Healthy NC 2030 goals. Data are displayed at the county and census-tract levels, as well as by region (mountains, sandhills, Triangle, Charlotte-metro, etc.) and show relative rankings to compare one county to others across the state. Using this tool, you can see an overview of your county’s status and challenges, and compare them with other counties / communities in the state.