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Howard Remains Maryland's Healthiest County for the Third Year in a Row
Howard County is once again the healthiest county in the State of Maryland, according to a report released today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The County Health Rankings give counties a snapshot of the health of residents by comparing overall health outcomes (mortality and morbidity), key factors that influence health outcomes (health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors, and physical environment and community design), and select additional factors with other counties in the state. Since the launch of the County Health Rankings project in 2010, Howard County has held the top spot among Maryland counties. ...   Read the full story
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Maryland Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics names Mel...
Maryland ranks at the top for brain health
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CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids
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Howard Health Counts is a one stop source of non-biased data and information about community health in Howard County, Maryland and healthy communities in general. It is intended to help planners, policy makers, and community members learn about issues, identify improvements, and collaborate for positive change.


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Click here to view the Community Needs Assessment, authored by the Community Action Council of Howard County.

In the report you'll find data on the poverty data, education, employment, Income and Temporary cash assistance, housing, nutrition services and food assistance, energy assistance and health and early childhood education as it relates to Howard County Census data. Findings and recommendations are included as well.

Mapping America: Every City, Every Block
Browse local data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

 

Adults With College Degrees in the United States, by County

View Howard County's information on this interactive map courtesy of The Chronicle of Philanthropy.

 

Workplace Wellness Survey
Does your employer offer a workplace wellness program?
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No
Not yet, but it is planned.