Data Resource Library
Explore the Library
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 Age
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.
County Commissioners Preliminary Prevalence Estimates
The County Commissioners Preliminary Prevalence Estimates handout provides prevalence estimates of substance use by age in Columbus County, NC in both 2020 and 2021. Examples of data visualization provide a detailed breakdown of substance use prevalence in Columbus County by age.
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.