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: State-level Data
The Opportunity Atlas- Neighborhood Mobility Outcomes
The Opportunity Atlas provides estimates of the long-term outcomes of children who grew up in each Census tract.
Opportunity Youth: County Level Estimates
This blog post describes researchers’ methodology for calculating a Youth Opportunity indicator using the American Community Survey microdata or individual record data.
Youth Disconnect in America
The annual report provides data on disconnected youth; or teens and young adults ages 16-24 who are neither working nor in school. Measure of America calculated youth disconnection rates using the employment and enrollment data U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey (ACS). Along with national statistics, the data is stratified by neighborhood; county; metropolitan area; congressional district; and state.
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.
Forsyth County | Healthy Communities
This county level report explores 21 social determinants of health that the state will focus on for the Healthy NC 2030 initiative. This report includes data on disconnected youth and data that can track ACEs.
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.
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System is a system of state-based telephone surveys that collects info about chronic disease and injury risk behaviors, preventive health practices, and access to health care.