General Data and Statistics
- PolicyMap
Thousands of U.S. data indicators for demographic and socioeconomic analysis. PolicyMap data can be presented as maps, tables, charts and pre-built reports that can be incorporated into papers, presentations, blogs and websites. In addition, students can upload unlimited amounts of their own address-based data, and can share these maps with others.
- Data.census.gov
Data.census.gov is the new platform to access data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau. It replaces the American FactFinder website, which was retired in 2020. - Statista
Easy to use statistics search engine with access to more than a million statistics and facts.
Health Related Statistics and Data Sources
National and International Data and Statistics
- CDC FastStatsprovides quick access to statistics on topics of public health importance and includes links to sources of more data.
- CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance SystemData from the world's largest, on-going telephone health survey system.
- DHS Program (Demographic and Health Surveys)Ready-to-use data for over 90 countries from over 300 surveys covering the topics of demographics, health, and nutrition. The DHS Program is a USAID-funded project implemented by ICF International.
- Kaiser Family FoundationAn endowed, independent, non-profit (with no link to Kaiser Permanente) that serves as an independent source for health policy research, polling, and journalism.
- ICN: The International Council of NursesThe International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of over 130 national nurses associations (NNAs), representing the over 28 million nurses worldwide. Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s first and widest reaching international organisation for health professionals.
- Global Health ObservatoryThe World Health Organization's portal for providing access to data and analyses for monitoring the global health situation.
- PAHO: Pan American Health OrganizationThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas.
- Consortium of Universities for Global HealthThe Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) is a rapidly growing Washington, DC based organization of over 190 academic institutions and other organizations from around the world engaged in addressing global health challenges.
State Level Data and Statistics
- California Department of Public Health: Vital Records Data and StatisticsThe Vital Records Data and Statistics cover a wide variety of health topics suitable for community health assessments, research for government and private studies, and public inquiry. Further, the programs within the Vital Records Data and Statistics include the Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program and the End of Life Option Act.
- State Cancer Profilesfrom the National Cancer Institute.
- California Health Interview StudyThe California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) is the nation's largest state health survey and a critical source of data on Californians, as well as on the state's various racial and ethnic groups.
- California Environmental Health Tracking ProgramProvides data and information on diseases and environmental threats to inform environmental and public health programs, research, and policies.
- California Overdose Surveillance DashboardThis Dashboard provides data on state and local level drug-related overdose outcomes for California, including deaths, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations, as well as opioid and select other drug prescription data.
- California Department of Health Care Services Data and Statistic ReportsStatistics on Medi-Cal eligible Californians, Medi-Cal and Covid, Medi-Cal access, Medi-Cal & women's health, and more.
City and County Level Data
- PLACES: Local Data for Better HealthPLACES is a collaboration between CDC, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the CDC Foundation. PLACES provides health data for small areas across the country.
- County Health RankingsThe annual County Health Rankings measure vital health factors, including high school graduation rates, obesity, smoking, unemployment, access to healthy foods, the quality of air and water, income inequality, and teen births in nearly every county in America.
- San Francisco Department of Public Health Population HealthDrawing upon community wisdom and science, we support, develop, and implement evidence-based policies, practices, and partnerships that protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and create sustainable environments and resilient communities.
- San Francisco Health Improvement PartnershipGet a snap shot of the health status and quality of life in San Francisco. Some variables are available at the zip code or neighborhood level.
- Alameda County. Public Health Dept. Data & ReportsCity and county level reports, within Alameda County, on a number of health indicators
- CalSHARE Data HubCalifornia Safety, Health, Resilience and Equity (CalSHARE) Data Hub provides current health and safety insights to better understand strengths and challenges in local communities across California. CalSHARE brings together data from 20+ sources to allow state and local practitioners and other data users to view over 80 indicators of health, safety, and wellbeing at the neighborhood, county, and state level.
- California County WebsitesListing of all California counties with links to each county's main website, and a list of cities within each county. County reports and statistics are available through individual county sites.