AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Coronary Heart Disease Mortality

Death rate has been age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard population. Single-year data are only available for Los Angeles County overall, Service Planning Areas, Supervisorial Districts, City of Los Angeles overall, and City of Los Angeles Council Districts. Coronary heart disease is a type of heart disease in which the arteries of the heart cannot deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscles. Over time, this can weaken the heart muscle and may lead to heart attack or heart failure. It is the most common type of heart disease in the US and has been the leading cause of death in Los Angeles County for the last two decades. Poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, tobacco exposure, and chronic stress are all important risk factors for coronary heart disease. Cities and communities can mitigate these risks by improving local food environments and encouraging physical activity by making communities safer and more walkable. For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the [initiative homepage.]
Households with Severe Housing Burden

Severe housing burden is defined as spending 50% or more of monthly household income on housing. A small number of households without housing cost or income data were excluded from analyses. Given the high cost of housing in Los Angeles County, many residents spend a sizable portion of their incomes on housing every month. Severe housing burden disproportionately affects low-income individuals, renters, and communities of color. Severe housing burden can negatively impact health by forcing individuals and families into low quality or unsafe housing, by causing significant stress, and by limiting the amount of money people have available to spend on other life necessities, such as food or healthcare. It is also an important risk factor for homelessness. For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the [initiative homepage.]
Firearm Mortality

Mortality rate from firearms includes homicides, suicides, accidental deaths, deaths by law enforcement, and deaths for which intent was undetermined. Mortality rate is based on the location of residence and has been age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard population. ICD 10 codes used to identify firearm deaths are W32-W34, X72-X74, X93-X95, Y22-Y24, Y35.0, and U01.4. Single-year data are only available for Los Angeles County overall, Service Planning Areas, Supervisorial Districts, City of Los Angeles overall, and City of Los Angeles Council Districts. Violence is a public health crisis in the US, with gun violence being a major driver. In the US, the age-adjusted homicide rate from firearms is more than 20 times higher than in the European Union or in Australia. Significant disparities by age, sex, and race and ethnicity exist, with young adults (ages 15-34 years), males, and Black individuals most disproportionately impacted. Firearm-related suicides disproportionately impact older, White men. Comprehensive prevention strategies should work to address underlying physical, social, economic, and structural conditions known to increase risk. For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the [initiative homepage.]
Severely Overcrowded Housing Units

The U.S. Census defines a severely overcrowded housing unit as one with more than 1.5 persons per room, excluding bathrooms, kitchens, and half-rooms. Overcrowded and severely overcrowded housing are markers for affordable housing availability, and they remain a significant challenge throughout Los Angeles County. Living in overcrowded or severely overcrowded housing units is associated with a wide array of negative health outcomes, including poor mental health and stress, developmental delays in children, and increased risk of communicable disease transmission. Low-income and immigrant communities are often disproportionately impacted by overcrowded and severely overcrowded housing. Cities and communities can mitigate overcrowded housing by adopting policies that permit the expansion of affordable housing stock and provide assistance to low-income individuals and families in securing safe housing. For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the [initiative homepage.]
Off-Premises Alcohol Outlet Density

License types included: 20, 21, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 67, 69, 70, 71, 72, 75, 76, 78, 80, 83, 85, 86, and 87. Geographies based on geocoded address of outlet and shapefile overlay. Alcohol outlet density refers to the number of retail outlets in a community that sell alcohol relative to the number of residents living in that community. Off-premises outlets include establishments, such as liquor stores, convenience stores, or grocery stores, where alcohol is sold in original, sealed containers to be consumed off site. In general, consumption of alcohol tends to be higher in communities where the alcohol outlet density is also high. Communities with higher alcohol outlet density have been found to experience higher rates of violence and crime. For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the [initiative homepage.]
Tree Canopy Coverage

This indicator provides information about the percentage of land with tree canopy coverage, weighted by population size. Trees are essential for mitigating the effects of climate change, including extreme heat waves, because they provide shade and cooling to surrounding areas. Trees also provide mental and physical health benefits to residents living in the communities. Communities in which a large proportion of trees or natural land have been replaced by pavement and buildings are especially vulnerable to the [ urban heat island effect ], in which heat becomes trapped and leads to warmer temperatures relative to other surrounding areas that have retained trees or natural land. In Los Angeles County, low-income communities are more likely to experience the urban heat island effect and are consequently at higher risk for negative outcomes associated with excess heat, including air pollution and heat-related illnesses. Increasing tree canopy coverage in areas with low tree density is one strategy that cities and communities can implement to mitigate the urban heat island effect and promote local climate resiliency. For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the [initiative homepage.]
Children with Weekly Fast Food Consumption

Data for cities, communities, and City of Los Angeles Council Districts were generated using a small area estimation method which combined the survey data with population benchmark data (2022 population estimates for Los Angeles County) and neighborhood characteristics data (e.g., U.S. Census Bureau, 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates). This indicator is based on caregiver report. A child is considered to have weekly fast food consumption if they eat any food, including meals and snacks, from a fast food restaurant, such as McDonald’s, Taco Bell, KFC, or another similar type of place at least 1 time per week. Fast food consumption is associated with increased intake of calories, fat, and sodium, as well as with poor diet quality in children and adolescents. Poor diet has contributed to our current obesity epidemic and is a major risk factor for heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and many other chronic health conditions. For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the [initiative homepage.]
Adults with Daily Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption

Data for cities, communities, and City of Los Angeles Council Districts were generated using a small area estimation method which combined the survey data with population benchmark data (2022 population estimates for Los Angeles County) and neighborhood characteristics data (e.g., U.S. Census Bureau, 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates). This indicator is based on self-report and includes adults who drink at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily. Sugar-sweetened beverages include sodas, such as Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, or Sprite, or sweetened drinks, such as Gatorade, Red Bull, or Sunny Delight. Drinks NOT included are diet sodas, sugar-free drinks, or 100% fruit juice. Sugar-sweetened beverages or sugary drinks are leading sources of added sugars in the American diet. Frequently drinking sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and kidney diseases, among other conditions. Cities and communities can take an active role in limiting sugar-sweetened beverage consumption by promoting health education and awareness, adopting policies such as additional taxes on sugar-sweetened beverage purchases, and by supporting healthy food retail. For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the [initiative homepage.]
Lung Cancer Mortality

Death rate has been age-adjusted by the 2000 U.S. standard population. Single-year data are only available for Los Angeles County overall, Service Planning Areas, Supervisorial Districts, City of Los Angeles overall, and City of Los Angeles Council Districts. Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death in the US. People who smoke have the greatest risk of lung cancer, though lung cancer can also occur in people who have never smoked. Most cases are due to long-term tobacco smoking or exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke. Cities and communities can take an active role in curbing tobacco use and reducing lung cancer by adopting policies to regulate tobacco retail; reducing exposure to secondhand smoke in outdoor public spaces, such as parks, restaurants, or in multi-unit housing; and improving access to tobacco cessation programs and other preventive services. For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the [initiative homepage.]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Mortality

Death rate has been age-adjusted by the 2000 U.S. standard population. Single-year data are only available for Los Angeles County overall, Service Planning Areas, Supervisorial Districts, City of Los Angeles overall, and City of Los Angeles Council Districts. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that create airflow blockages in the lungs. Exposure to tobacco smoke is an important risk factor for COPD. Cities and communities can take an active role in curbing tobacco use and reducing COPD by adopting policies to regulate tobacco retail; reducing exposure to secondhand smoke in outdoor public spaces, such as parks, restaurants, or in multi-unit housing; and improving access to tobacco cessation programs and other preventive services. For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the [initiative homepage.]
Gonorrhea Rate

This indicator provides information about the gonorrhea infection rate (diagnosed infections per 100,000 population). In recent years, Los Angeles County has experienced a steady increase in the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including gonorrhea, a trend that has also been seen nationally. A common STI, gonorrhea can cause permanent damage to the reproductive system of childbearing people and can even cause potentially fatal ectopic pregnancy. Untreated gonorrhea infection can also increase the risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV. As with other STIs, gonorrhea rates are much higher in some communities than in others, with low-income communities, communities of color, and gay, bisexual, and transgender communities most severely impacted. Cities, community organizations, faith-based institutions, and businesses can play an important role in supporting efforts to prevent these infections. For example, they can help promote sexual health education campaigns, support condom distribution programs, and foster efforts to reduce stigmatization of and discrimination against groups most at risk of these infections. In addition, community providers can help by assisting at-risk groups in accessing prevention programs, testing, and treatment services, including partner notification and treatment. For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the [initiative homepage.]
Homicide Rate

This indicator is based on location of residence. Mortality rate has been age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard population. ICD 10 codes used to identify homicides are X85-Y09, Y87.1, and U01-U02. Single-year data are only available for Los Angeles County overall, Service Planning Areas, Supervisorial Districts, City of Los Angeles overall, and City of Los Angeles Council Districts. Violence is a public health crisis in the US, with gun violence being a major driver. Almost three quarters of homicides involve firearms. In the US, the age-adjusted homicide rate from firearms is more than 20 times higher than in the European Union or in Australia. Significant disparities by age, sex, and race and ethnicity exist, with young adults ages 15-34 years, males, and Black individuals most disproportionately impacted. Comprehensive prevention strategies should work to address the underlying physical, social, economic, and structural conditions known to increase risk. For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the [initiative homepage.]
Adults in Households with Food Insecurity

Data for cities, communities, and City of Los Angeles Council Districts were generated using a small area estimation method which combined the survey data with population benchmark data (2022 population estimates for Los Angeles County) and neighborhood characteristics data (e.g., U.S. Census Bureau, 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates). Households experiencing food insecurity are defined as those with low food security or very low food security in the last 12 months. Food insecurity is assessed by a scaled variable created from a series of five questions. Food insecurity, or the inability to reliably afford or access sufficient quantities of healthy food, affects hundreds of thousands of low-income households in Los Angeles County. Food insecure adults are at increased risk for poor dietary intake and developing chronic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and psychological distress or depression. Increasing enrollment in food assistance programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (known as [CalFresh] in California) or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (better known as [WIC]) is an important measure that cities and communities can take to combat food insecurity. For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the [initiative homepage.]
2010 Split Census Block Groups

This data was created by combining the 2010 Census Block Group file as well as the Legal City Boundaries maintained by the LA County Department of Public Works. In reviewing this overlap, LA County aligned a fairly large number of block group boundaries to city boundaries where those boundaries were identified as being incorrectly misaligned by the Census Bureau. This removed split block groups that did not have any population assigned to them. To support the development of the Countywide Statistical Areas, some split block groups that had multiple parts were “unmerged” so that non-contiguous portions of the split block group could be assigned to different CSAs. Examples include areas of Unincorporated Quartz Hill and Lancaster that have 2 or more CSA names for a single split block group. Those portions are identified as “Parts” and tracked in the “Parts” field. In the City of Los Angeles, the LA City Neighborhood file was overlaid on the Block Groups and boundaries assigned using the centroid of the block group therefore, while the names of the CSAs in LA City match the neighborhood file, the boundaries are not the same. Field Descriptions: * BG10 2010 Block Group (7 digits) * CT10 2010 Census Tract (6 digits) * FIPxx 2010-2020 City Code (5 digit FIPS code - note that Unincorporated is 99037) * CITY_TYPE "City" or "Unincorporated" * LCITY Legal City Name * CSA - Countywide Statistical Area Name (e.g. Community) * LABEL Pretty name for Labelling * SOURCE CSA source * BG10FIPxx 2010 - 2020 Split Block Group (Block group and FIP code combined) * CT10FIPxx 2010 - 2020 Split Tract (Tract and FIP code combined) * DISTRICT 2011 Supervisorial District * NOTES Notes relevant to the geography * PART Part number (for non-contiguous split block groups) * PARTS Total number of non-contiguous parts (for non-contiguous split block groups) * CSA_ID Unique BASA ID - combination of 2016 Split Block Group and Part Number * MERGED Flag if the Split BLock Group was merged into multi-part shapes * CITYCOMM - merged values for the legal city, community, and supervisorial district * REMARKS - additional remarks about the source of any changes.
Poverty Rate 2010

This data shows countywide poverty rate distribution in 2010. In 2010, countywide poverty rate is 17.2%. In 973 out of 2,344 tracts (41.5%) the rate is higher than county average. The number of tracts in which the rate is two times higher than average rate is 279 (11.9%). Most tracts with poverty rate above average are spread near downtown, East Los Angeles, and South Los Angeles. Main data fields are: 1. CT10: 2010 census tract number 2. Poverty Rate 2010: 2010 poverty rate by 2010 census tracts.
Poverty Rate 2019

This data shows the countywide poverty rate in 2019. The poverty rate in Los Angeles County in 2019 is 13.4%. Comparing to 17.2% in 2010, there is a drop in the poverty rate, which implies an improvement in poverty status over a decade. In 994 out of 2,344 tracts (42.4%), the rate is higher than county average. However, the number of tracts in which the rate is two times higher than average rate is 206(8.8%) in 2019 whereas 279 (11.9%) in 2010. Most tracts with poverty rate above county average are spread near downtown, East Los Angeles, and South Los Angeles as in 2010 poverty map.
LACoFD Historic Fire Perimeters (Feature Layer)

Historic Fire Perimeters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Fire perimeter data exists from 1966 through the previous calendar year. Fire perimeter data is collected from field personnel during a major fire incident. Last Update: January 2024 Update Frequency: Yearly Contact Information: Los Angeles County Fire Department Geographic Information Systems Section [LACoFDGIS@fire.lacounty.gov]
Animal Care and Control Service Areas

The CSA project was developed to provide a common geographic boundary for reporting departmental statistics for unincorporated areas to the Board of Supervisors. The CIO and the LA County Enterprise GIS group worked with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Unincorporated Area and Field Deputies to establish names that reflect as best as possible the general name preferences of residents and historical names of areas. A Board Motion will establish these area names as “Board Approved.” CSAs differ from the more informal “Community” geographies because: * They are primarily focused on broad statistics and reporting, not mapping of communities. * They represent board approved geographies comprised of Census block groups split by cities. * They must cover the entire unincorporated County * There can be no holes or overlapping areas The CSAs originally were created using Census Block Groups split by cities (e.g. "Split Block Groups") as a geographic building block. These boundaries are subsequently updated as needed based on city's annexation/deannexation records. In the City of Los Angeles, the LA City Neighborhood file was overlaid on the Block Groups and boundaries assigned using the centroid of the block group - therefore, while the names of the CSAs in LA City match the neighborhood file, the boundaries are not the same. Additionally, CSAs are to be named according to the following recommended naming conventions: * All names will be assumed to begin with “Unincorporated” (e.g. Unincorporated El Camino Village) for the unincorporated areas. They will not be part of the Statistical Geography Name (so the name of the Statistical Area would be “El Camino Village”). * Names will not contain “Island” – beginning each name with “Unincorporated” will distinguish an area from any surrounding cities. There may be one or more exceptions for certain small areas (e.g. “Bandini Islands”) * A forward slash implies an undetermined boundary between two areas within a statistical geography (e.g. Westfield/Academy Hills or View Park/Windsor Hills) * Certain established names may include hyphens (e.g. Florence-Firestone) * Aliases may be defined in parentheses (e.g. Unincorporated Long Beach (Bonner/Carson Park)) Data Fields: CITY_TYPE: Incorporated cities or unincorporated areas LCITY: Name of incoprporated cities COMMUNITY: Unincorporated community names and LA City neighborhood names.
CDC Social Vulnerability Index

The tract-level SVI shows the relative vulnerability of the population of every U.S. Census tract. The county-level SVI shows the relative vulnerability of every U.S. county population. The SVI ranks tracts (or counties) on 15 social factors, described in detail in the documentation. The tract (or county) rankings for individual factors are further grouped into four related themes. Thus each enumeration unit receives a ranking for each Census variable and for each of the four themes, as well as an overall ranking. This layer is based on [https://lacounty.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=cbd68d9887574a10bc89ea4efe2b8087] and was enriched with LA County Supervisorial District boundaries and Service Planning Areas on Sep 20, 2021