For smaller cities, data can be a powerful tool to highlight challenges, inform solutions, and improve health outcomes. An example of this can be seen in Hampton, Virginia, where the City Health Dashboard is helping reshape how law enforcement leaders view public safety. By integrating dashboard data into police training, executives are learning to connect social determinants, like housing and education, with community safety. This new approach is fostering deeper understanding, stronger partnerships, and data-informed strategies for building trust and improving outcomes. 

The City Health Dashboard provides insights into the health status of cities across the United States, featuring over 35 health metrics and determinants categorized into five domains: Health Behaviors, Social and Economic Factors, Physical Environment, Health Outcomes, and Clinical Care. It is geared toward policymakers, local government staff, community organizations and advocates, research institutions, and media. Explore the dashboard today and learn how the data can help you and your peers make more informed decisions.