Cancer Mortality for 2015-19 by County

This layer displays cancer mortality rates from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System – Mortality database. Data are 5-year aggregates for 2015-19 and grouped by ICD-10 codes.

Suicide Mortality for 2015-19 by County

This layer displays suicide mortality rates from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System – Mortality database. Data are 5-year aggregates for 2015-19 and grouped by ICD-10 codes.

Forest Productivity

Forest Productivity is a measure of wood volume likely to be produced by the most important tree species based on soil characteristics.

Farmland Class

This layer classifies soils types by farmland importance. Important farmlands consist of prime farmland, unique farmland, and farmland of statewide or local importance. Within these classifications, limitations to farmland importance may be noted. See Prime Farmlands Definitions for further information.

RE-Powering America Sites

Layer displays the locations of contaminated mines, landfills, and industrial sites evaluated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their renewable energy potential. Sample layer shows sites screened for wind-power only.

Life Expectancy

Layers display county-level information about the average life expectancy of males and females in the United States.

New Residential Constructions Permits

Layers display information about the number of permits issued for residential building construction in 2012. Additional data analysis by CARES includes the rate of permit issuance per 10,000 households (by county), and rate change over several time periods.