2018-CDCs-Social-Vulnerability-Index-US-Counties (Q6036751)

Context\NFull Data Dictionary and Documentation \NSocial vulnerability refers to the resilience of communities when confronted by external stresses on human health, stresses such as natural or human-caused disasters, or disease outbreaks. Reducing social vulnerability can decrease both human suffering and economic loss. CDC's Social Vulnerability Index uses 15 U.S. census variables at tract level to help local officials identify communities that may need support in preparing for hazards; or recovering from disaster.\NThe Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP) created and maintains CDCs Social Vulnerability Index.\NContent\NThis dataset has more than 30 features across 4 major focus areas.\N\NInspiration\NThis data has a large feature set that can be useful for a myriad of analytics. It may provide particular use to the current COVID-19 analysis.