SJSU Research Guides: PH 135: Health Issues in a Multicultural Society: More Community Description Resources

Zip Code Map

This is a clickable map that creates a visual Zip Code finder. Use it in conjunction with Population Finder from the U.S. Census for small geographic areas.

Zip Code Finder and Boundary Map

Community Statistics

U.S. Census This link opens in a new window
The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. Statistics are organized by themes, or topics, making it easier for you to find what you need.

County Health Rankings
The County Health Rankings are a key component of the Mobilizing Action Toward Community Health (MATCH) project. MATCH is a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. This web site provides access to the 50 state reports, ranking each county within the 50 states according to its health outcomes and the multiple health factors that determine a county’s health.
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County Health Rankings on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/County-Health-Rankings/300771948461?ref=ts

Health Disparities and Inequalities

CDC Health Disparities and Inequalities Report — United States, 2013
Will connect you with data on disparities. Some of the reports listed include binge drinking, HIV infection, preterm births, homicides, and suicides just to name a few. Click on the link to see the full list.

Specific Populations

Population Groups from MedlinePlus
Population groups by age, gender, sexual orientation, health disparitiy, veteran status.
Office of Minority Health, Minority Population Profiles
These profiles provide detailed demographic, language fluency (where relevant), education, economic, insurance coverage and health status information, as well as full census reports.