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Statistics Sources
This page contains links to websites and reference works that provide data sources for Health Care research in various areas:
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United States
National Health Data
- Social Explorer This link opens in a new windowNeed a neighborhood profile? This wonderful and easy tool gathers U.S. census data to map demographics all the way down to precinct level.
- Healthy People 2030A government website dedicated to using science-based objectives to improve the nation's health. Find information on health topics, leading indicators, and other tools, including the Data2020 Search.
- CDC Data and Statistics / National Center for Health StatisticsFind national statistics for health, including survey information and interactive datasets
- Health, United StatesHealth, United States is an annual report on the health status of the nation. It contains detailed tables and charts on health status and its detriments, birth and death rates, life expectancy, health care resources, and much more. The site includes the report from 1975-Present.
- Kaiser State Health FactsState Health Facts is a project of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and is designed to provide free, up-to-date, and easy-to-use health data for all 50 states.
- City Health DashboardFind metrics for over 40 measures of health in urban areas across the United States.
- County Health RankingsHealth rankings across different areas by county. Good source for accessing health information for rural areas.
Minnesota and Twin Cities
Minnesota
- Minnesota Health Data and StatisticsFind Minnesota statistics for births and deaths, by diseases and conditions, about managed care systems, and more, as well as data on state rankings and statistical reports.
- Minnesota Public Health Data AccessMinnesota Public Health Data Access portal provides access to explores data on over 17 health and environment topics, including asthma, cancer, childhood lead poisoning, and air quality, drinking water, and more. It drills down to the county level.
- Minnesota – State Health FactsFind a variety of Minnesota health statistics and compare them easily to other states or the country as a whole.
- Minnesota CompassExplore charts comparing Minnesotans across various demographics in key measures of quality of life/health. Easy-to-use websites with graphs and charts.
Twin Cities
- Social Explorer This link opens in a new windowNeed a neighborhood profile? This wonderful and easy tool gathers U.S. census data to map demographics all the way down to precinct level.
- Minneapolis Neighborhood ProfilesThis site presents trend information using selected census figures for all the neighborhoods in Minneapolis.
Minority Populations
National
2025 Update
Beginning in January 2025, previously available federal information has been removed from government websites, including the CDC and Office of Minority Health.
Information and datasets can be found through the Internet Archive or other web resources.
Check our Preserving Open Data Guide for more information..
- Asian American Health StatisticsHealth Statistics on Asian Americans from the Center for Disease Control FastStats page
- African-American Health StatisticsHealth Statistics on African Americans from the Center for Disease Control FastStats page
- Hispanic or Latino Health StatisticsHealth Statistics on Hispanic/Latino Population from the Center for Disease Control FastStats Page
- American Indian or Alaska Native Health StatisticsHealth Statistics on American Indian or Alaska Natives from the Center for Disease Control FastStats Page
- Kaiser Family FoundationKaiser Family Foundation provides key statistics and data on health and health care by race and ethnicity.
State and Local
- Minnesota – Minority HealthFind a variety of Minnesota health statistics on Minnesota's Minority populations and compare them easily to other states or the country as a whole. The link is located on the left-hand side of the page.
International
- WHO Data CollectionsWHO's compilation of health statistics from its 193 members.
- Health Nutrition Population Statistics: From the World BankThe World Bank’s comprehensive database of Health, Nutrition, and Population (HNP) statistics provide data in an analysis-friendly format and enables flexible access and custom-tailored reports.
- Statista: Global HealthProvides key facts about global health risks, diseases, and health care spending. Access provided through Augsburg.
- Pan American Health OrganizationAccesses health statistics from health initiatives that originated with the Pan American Health Organization.