The Just Communities Blog

CDC Heat & Health Tracker

The CDC Heat & Health Tracker is a comprehensive dashboard that provides real-time and historical data on heat exposure and related health impacts across U.S. communities. Users can explore the Heat and Health Index, daily rates of heat-related illnesses, and a 7-day national heat risk forecast, among other crucial metrics to understand and mitigate the impact of extreme heat on public health.

National Equity Atlas

The National Equity Atlas, produced by PolicyLink and the USC Equity Research Institute, is a comprehensive data tool that provides detailed insights into racial and economic equity across the United States. It equips movement leaders and policymakers with actionable data and strategies to advance equity and shared prosperity.

Mapping Race in America Tool

The "Mapping Race in America" tool from Community Commons allows users to observe and analyze the level and change in racial residential segregation across the United States. It provides valuable insights into demographic trends and disparities.

EJScreen

EJScreen is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) environmental justice screening and mapping tool. It combines environmental and socioeconomic indicators to identify communities that may be experiencing higher environmental burdens and vulnerable populations.

Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool

The Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool, developed by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), is a geospatial mapping tool that identifies communities facing significant burdens across eight categories: climate change, energy, health, housing, legacy pollution, transportation, water and wastewater, and workforce development. It helps policymakers and communities target resources and interventions to these disadvantaged areas.



**This link will take you to a preserved version of the original CEQ website. The official CEQ site was removed by the White House and is no longer accessible through its original source. This version is provided for archival and informational purposes only and does not reflect any current updates or positions from the White House or the Council on Environmental Quality.

PLACES Interactive Map

The CDC's PLACES Interactive Map tool allows users to visualize and analyze health outcomes, prevention measures, health risk behaviors, disabilities, health status, health-related social needs, and social determinants of health at various geographic levels, including counties, places, census tracts, and ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs).

County Health Ranking

The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps website, developed by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, provides comprehensive data and insights on health factors and outcomes across counties in the United States. It helps communities identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to promote health and well-being.

Neighborhood Atlas

The Neighborhood Atlas, developed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is an online tool that provides detailed maps and data on neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage. It uses the Area Deprivation Index (ADI) to rank neighborhoods based on factors like income, education, employment, and housing quality, helping inform health delivery and policy decisions.