With major metropolitan areas and nearly 100 rural counties, Missouri is a diverse state. Community data, including population demographics and community infrastructure information, help put health and environmental data into an appropriate context and enhance exploration of potential influences and risk factors for diseases or other health outcomes.
The communities in which we live and work can have an impact on our health. With big cities and nearly 100 rural counties, Missouri is a diverse state with different kinds of communities.
The Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) Program collects, analyzes, and shares environmental health data. This includes data and information on environmental health in communities, community infrastructure, and occupational health.
Community Profiles
The environment in which we live and work can have a substantial impact on our health. The Community Profiles provide a snapshot of environmental public health in our communities. You will find demographics and environmental public health data for all counties and the 15 largest cities in Missouri. At the end of each profile, you will find information on the data presented and links to the data sources. The profiles summarize data that might serve as a useful starting point for investigating environmental public health issues, identifying high risk populations, planning public health actions, or making policy decisions.
Food Access
In Missouri's Harvest is in Reach story map, we look at food access in Missouri, highlighting resources and programs for better food access.
The USDA Food Environment Atlas has county-level datasets on proximity to grocery stores, local foods, fast food restaurants, and much more.
Population and Housing Data
- Missouri Census Data Center
- U.S. Census Bureau - Poverty Status Viewer
- U.S. Census Bureau - Child Poverty by School District
- U.S. Census Bureau - Poverty
- U.S. Census Bureau - Housing
Additional Resources
- American Public Health Association - Transportation and Health Toolkit
- County Health Rankings
- Missouri Department of Transportation - Traffic Volume Maps
- Missouri Spatial Data Information Service (MSDIS)
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Traffic Safety Performance (Core Outcome) Measures For Missouri
- Poverty in America: Living Wage Calculator