COMMUNITY SUCCESSES
- Consistent Home Ownership Rates (51%).
- Low Unemployment Rate (8%).
- Median age in the 30s.
- Good access to Public Transportation
- 65% of the neighborhood has parks within walking distance.
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
- High Poverty Rate, with 46% below 185% poverty level.
- Less than 25% have a bachelors degree or higher.
- 70% do not live within walking distance of grocery stores.
- 22% of households receiving SNAP benefits.
- Limited Greenways and Bike lanes.
- More than 75% of the adult population is on Blood pressure medication
- 34% have high cholesterol.
- 39% are obese.
Community and Social Context
Tight-knit communities protect and promote the health of the whole. The percentage of residents who trust others, consider people willing to help each other out, and participate in volunteer community groups is associated with how long residents live on average.
neighborhood Organizations
Economic Stability
Having a job has greater benefits than just getting a paycheck. People who are employed are less likely than those who are unemployed to report mental health issues like sadness or anxiousness.
Employment by Disability Status
Women, Minority, and Veteran Owned Businesses
Education
People who have the opportunity to complete more education live healthier and longer lives.
Childcare Facilities by Paths to Quality Level
Food Access
Low Food Access—Areas with a
significant number or share of the
population living far from the nearest healthy food store such as supermarkets, supercenters, or
ethnic
grocery
grocers.
Food Desert—An area with Low Food Access that is also Low Income (Median
Household Income at or below 80% of the region’s MHI, or with a poverty rate of 20% or higher).
Food Swamp—An area with many fast food restaurants and convenience stores but
few
grocery stores. Food swamps contribute to obesity and are more often located in communities of
color.
Grocery Stores and Fast Food Places
Built and Natural Environment
Neighborhoods that have parks, trails, and walker-friendly streets, as well as less trash and graffiti, encourage people to be more physically active.
Bus Routes and Stops
NOTE: Bus routes grouped by Frequency of Transit
Bike Lanes and Greenways
Access to Health Care
People who live in neighborhoods that are disadvantaged (by high poverty, unemployment, and many adults lacking high school education) are also less likely to have a regular doctor or place for health care. This increases their chances of getting sick and not getting care when they need it.
Health Outcomes
“Health does not just mean the physical well-being of the individual but refers
to
the social, emotional, spiritual and cultural well-being of the whole community.” -Australian Aborginal
People,
1996