By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
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County Health Rankings & Roadmaps places social and economic factors within Community Conditions in its current model of health.
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps MethodsUse the ACS estimate and its uncertainty
The U.S. Census Bureau documents median household income as a measure available from American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Understanding and Using American Community Survey DataThe Census Bureau explains that ACS estimates carry sampling uncertainty and that margins of error are part of the downloaded estimate tables.
Understanding and Using American Community Survey DataThe Census Bureau handbook uses ACS 5-year estimates for county dashboards that include smaller counties, where ACS 1-year estimates are not available for every geography.
Understanding and Using American Community Survey DataEvidence links are attached to each material paragraph. Sources were accessed on the dates recorded in the structured evidence registry. This content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice.