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Community Needs Assessment (CNA) Tool
Data List
1. Population Profile Toggle data list
TableData ElementSource / NotesPeriod
1Population ChangeU.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Census 2010. Release Date: February 2011 and U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated May 1, 2013.
2007-2011
2Age and Gender DemographicsU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated May 17, 2013.
2007-2011
3Race DemographicsU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated April 30, 2013.
2007 - 2011
4HouseholdsU.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census of Population and Housing, Summary File 1, 2000 and U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated May 1, 2013.
2000 - 2011
5FamiliesU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated April 19, 2013.
updates annually after December.
2007- 2011
6Poverty, 2011U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE), 2011. Estimates for 2011 were released in December 2012.

Includes poverty rate and children in poverty.
Updated April 29, 2013.
Data Releases are annual around December.
The lag time is one year (2011 data released in 2012).
Next expected update is December 2013.
2011
7Poverty Rate (ACS)U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

The poverty rates are calculated for the last twelve months of the ACS estimate period 2011).
Updated April 18, 2013.
2011
8Households in PovertyU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated April 22, 2013.
2007 - 2011
9Households in Poverty by Family Type, 2007 - 2011U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated April 22, 2013.
2007 to 2011
10Household Poverty Rate by Family Type, 2007- 2011U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated April 22, 2013.
2007 - 2011
11Poverty Rate Change, 2000 - 2011 U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE), 2011.

Includes poverty rate and children in poverty.
Updated May 2, 2013.
Data Releases are annual around December.
The lag time is one year (2011 data released in 2012).
Next expected update is January 2014.
2000 / 2011
12Child (0-17) Poverty Rate Change, 2000 - 2011U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE), 2011.

May 2, 2013.
2000 / 2011
13Child (0-17) Poverty Rate (ACS)U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

The poverty rates are calculated for the last twelve months of the ACS estimate period 2010).
Updated April 18, 2013.
2011
14Child (0-4) Poverty Rate Change, 2000 - 2011U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE), 2011.

Updated May 2, 2013.
2000 / 2011
15Child (0-4) Poverty Rate (ACS)U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

The poverty rates are calculated for the last twelve months of the ACS estimate period.
Updated April 18, 2013.
2011
16Child (5-17) Poverty Rate Change, 2000 - 2011U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE), 2011.

Updated May 2, 2013.
2000 / 2011
17Child (5-17) Poverty Rate (ACS)U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

The poverty rates are calculated for the last twelve months of the ACS estimate period 2011).
Updated April 18, 2013.
2011
18Seniors in Poverty, 2007 - 2011 (ACS)U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012. The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is an average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated April 18, 2013
2007 to 2011
19Veterans, Age and Gender Demographics U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012. The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is an average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated April 17, 2013.
ACS population Estimates
2007 - 2011
20Violent Crime2011 New York State Statistical Yearbook, Index Crimes Reported/Known to Police by Type of Crime, NYS by County: 2010, Rockefeller Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York.

Includes Homicides, Involuntary Manslaughter, Aggravated Assaults, Armed Robbery, Forcible Rape and Attempted Rape.
Updated April 25, 2013.
Updates annually.
2010
21Property Crime2011 New York State Statistical Yearbook, Index Crimes Reported/Known to Police by Type of Crime, NYS by County: 2010, Rockefeller Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York.

Includes Index non-violent crimes of burglary, larceny, and auto theft.
Updated April 25, 2013.
Updates annually.
2010
22Average Daily Population Counts in County JailsInmate Population Counts, NYS by Local Correctional Facilities:2010, Rockefeller Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York.

Excludes NYC.
updated May 17, 2013.
2010
28Citizenship StatusU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated April, 2013.
2007 - 2011
Included in report Data to be collected by agency
2. Employment Toggle data list
TableData ElementSource / NotesPeriod
1Current UnemploymentU.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, May 1, 2013.

Four year trend unemployment data.
Updated May 10, 2013.
Updates monthly near the middle of the Month. Six week lag. (October update will add August data.)
March 2013
2Unemployment ChangeU.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, May 1, 2013.

Four year trend unemployment data.
Updated May 10, 2013.
Updates monthly near the middle of the Month. Six week lag. (October update will add August data.)
March 2012 - March 2013
3Thirteen Month Unemployment RatesU.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, May 1, 2013.

Four year trend unemployment data.
Updated May 10, 2013.
Updates monthly near the change of the Month. Six week lag. (October update will add August data.)
March 2012 - March 2013
4Five Year Unemployment RateU.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, May 1, 2013.

Four year trend unemployment data.
Updated May 10, 2013.
Updates monthly near the middle of the Month. Six week lag. (October update will add July data.)
March 2009 - March 2013
5Unemployment Insurance2010 New York State Statistical Yearbook, Private Sector Employment, Payrolls, and Average Weekly Wages of Employees Covered by Unemployment Insurance, NYS by County: 2004, 2007, and 2009, Rockefeller Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York.

Updated September 18, 2012.
data checked, no change April 20, 2013
2004, 2007, and 2009
6High School Graduates2011 New York State Statistical Yearbook, Public High School Graduates, NYS by County: School Years 1999-2000 — 2008-09, Rockefeller Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York.

Updated April 25, 2013.
2001-2009
7Top EmployersLocally Collected.

Top 10 employers in report area.
8Factory/Plant/Business closures in last 2 yearsLocally Collected.

Will be included in the report as data becomes available.
9Number of Economic Development AgenciesLocally collected

To be collected by Agency.
10Child Care Wait ListLocally Collected. For a listing of licensed child care providers in this area, click here.

To be collected by agency.
11Motor Vehicle Registrations2011 New York State Statistical Yearbook, Motor Vehicle Registrations in Force by Type of Vehicle, NYS by County of Residence: 2009, Rockefeller Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York.

Updated April 25, 2013.
2009
13WagesU.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.

Updated October 2011.
2011
14Living WagePoverty in America, Living Wage Calculator, June 2012. (© 2013 Dr. Amy K. Glasmeier and The Pennsylvania State University)

Originally listed as "County Sustainable Wages", Living Wage data, developed by Dr. Amy Glassmeier, is substituted as a more current estimate.
updated May 6, 2013.
2012
18Commuter Travel Patterns, 2007 - 2011U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated April 23, 2013.
2007-2011
19Travel Time to Work U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated April 23, 2013.
2007 - 2011
Included in report Data to be collected by agency
3. Education Toggle data list
TableData ElementSource / NotesPeriod
1School EnrollmentBased on the Fall Enrollment in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, NYS by County: 2000-2009 and Fall Enrollment in Nonpublic Elementary and Secondary Schools, NYS by County: 2000-2009 published in the 2011 New York State Statistical Yearbook.

Updated April 25, 2013.
Fall 2009
2High School Dropouts2011 New York State Statistical Yearbook, Public High School Dropout Rate, NYS by County: School Years Ended 2003-09, Rockefeller Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York.

Updated April 25, 2013.
2008/09
3High School Graduates2011 New York State Statistical Yearbook, Public High School Graduates, NYS by County: School Years 1999-2000 — 2008-09, Rockefeller Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York.

Updated April 25, 2013.
2001-2009
4Educational AttainmentU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Includes figures for No High School Diploma, High School Diploma, Bachelors Degree, Graduate or Professional Degree
updated April 24, 2013.
Annual update.
one year lag time.
2007 to 2011
5Veterans - Educational AttainmentU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Includes figures for No High School Diploma, High School Diploma, Bachelors Degree, Graduate or Professional Degree.
Updated April 26, 2013.
2007 to 2011
6Adult LiteracyU.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, State and County Estimates of Low Literacy, 2003.

To include number of eligible children/families, number of programs, and participation in programs.
Data checked, no updates May 1, 2013.
2003
7Colleges, Universities and Trade SchoolsU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012

Updated May 3, 2013.
2011
Included in report Data to be collected by agency
4. Housing Toggle data list
TableData ElementSource / NotesPeriod
1Housing UnitsU.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Housing Unit Estimates for Counties: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2010, Release Date October 12, 2012.

Updated April 26, 2013.
2000 - 2010
2Housing AgeU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated April 25, 2013.
2011
3Fair Market RentNational Low Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2013 Report. This report is based on Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Final Fair Market Rent Documentation System. Report published March 11, 2013.

Updated May 14, 2013.
2013
4Housing AffordabilityNational Low Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2013 Report. Published March 11, 2013
* Based on 2011 BLS data, adjusted using the ratio of renter to overall household income reported in ACS, and projected to April 1, 2013.

Updated May 14, 2013.
2013
5Vacancy RatesU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Aggregated USPS Administrative Data on Address Vacancies, Third Quarter, 2010.

CARES attempted to get newer data in 2013, but was not allowed to aggregate data to county levels. 3Q 2010 appears to be the last, most recent data available.
Q3 2010
6Section 8 Waiting ListsTo be collected by agency.
7Housing Authorities wait list (public housing)To be collected by agency.
21HomeownersU.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census of Population and Housing, Summary File 1, 2000; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated May 6, 2013.
updates annually around December.
2000 - 2007/2011
25Overcrowded HousingU.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census of Population and Housing, Summary File 3, 2000.;U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated May 6, 2013.
updates annually around December.
2000 - 2007/2011
26Number of Unsafe, Unsanitary HomesU.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census of Population and Housing, Summary File 3, 2000.;U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Updated May 8, 2013.
updates annually around December.
2000 - 2007/2011
Included in report Data to be collected by agency
5. Income Toggle data list
TableData ElementSource / NotesPeriod
1Income Levels, 2007 - 2011U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011.

Includes median household income and per capita income.
Updated May 8, 2013.
2007-2011
2Personal Income2011 New York State Statistical Yearbook, Personal Income by Type and County of Residence, NYS: 2009, Rockefeller Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York.

Updated April 25, 2013.
2009
3Household IncomeU.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE), 2011. Estimates for 2011 were released in December 2012.

Updated April 29, 2013.
Data Releases are annual around December.
The lag time is one year (2011 data released in 2012).
Next expected update is December 2013.
2011
4Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, February 2013. Data issued April 29, 2013.

Includes number of households receiving benefits, persons receiving benefits, the total dollars spent, as a total amount, then by temporary assistance and non-temporary assistance
Updated April 30, 2013.
UPDATES MONTHLY near the end of the month, with 2-3 month lag.
February 2013
5Free and Reduced Lunch ProgramNew York State Education Department, Child Nutrition Management System, March, 2013.

Updated April 30, 2013
March, 2013
6Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamp Program)New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, February 2013. Data issued April, 29, 2013.

Includes number of households receiving benefits, persons receiving benefits, the total dollars spent, as a total amount, then by temporary assistance and non-temporary assistance
Updated April 30, 2013.
UPDATES MONTHLY near the end of the month, with 2-3 month lag.
February 2013
9Supplemental Security IncomeNew York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, February 2013. Data issued April 29, 2013.

Includes number of households receiving benefits, persons receiving benefits, the total dollars spent, as a total amount, then by temporary assistance and non-temporary assistance
Updated May 1, 2013.
UPDATES MONTHLY near the end of the month, with 2-3 month lag.
February 2013
10Safety Net and Family AssistanceNew York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, February 2013. Data issued April 29, 2013.

Includes number of households receiving benefits, persons receiving benefits, the total dollars spent, as a total amount, then by temporary assistance and non-temporary assistance
Updated May 1, 2013.
UPDATES MONTHLY near the end of the month, with 2-3 month lag.
February 2013
11Child Support CollectionsNew York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, February 2013. Data issued April 29, 2013.

Includes number of households receiving benefits, persons receiving benefits, the total dollars spent, as a total amount, then by temporary assistance and non-temporary assistance
Updated May 1, 2013.
UPDATES MONTHLY near the end of the month, with 2-3 month lag.
February 2013
Included in report Data to be collected by agency
6. Nutrition Toggle data list
TableData ElementSource / NotesPeriod
1Free and Reduced Lunch ProgramNew York State Education Department, Child Nutrition Management System, March, 2013.

Updated April 30, 2013
March, 2013
3Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP)New York Department of Health, Services Provided by HPNAP Supported Groups

updated May 8, 2013.
July 2010- June 2011.
4Persons Served by Soup Kitchens, Food Pantries and Shelters New York Department of Health, Services Provided by HPNAP Supported Groups
Note: The number of persons served is based on counting individuals as they enter a facility. A person may be counted multiple times in one day; the daily averages may count an individual more than once. The totals columns count individuals more than once.

updated May 8, 2013.
July 2010 - June 2011
9Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, February 2013. Data issued April, 29, 2013.

Includes number of households receiving benefits, persons receiving benefits, the total dollars spent, as a total amount, then by temporary assistance and non-temporary assistance
Updated April 30, 2013.
UPDATES MONTHLY near the end of the month, with 2-3 month lag..
February 2013
10Households Receiving SNAP by Poverty Status (ACS)U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011 Data Release, December 2012.
The 2011 American Community Survey 5-year data is a 5-year average of data collected from 2007 through 2011. SNAP numbers are for the last 12 months of the five-year average (2011).

Updated April 26, 2013.
2007 - 2011
Included in report Data to be collected by agency
7. Health Care Toggle data list
TableData ElementSource / NotesPeriod
1Medicare and Medicaid ProvidersU.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Provider of Services File, Fourth Quarter, 2012

CMS Providers of Service including hospitals, nursing facilities, Federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics and community mental health centers.
updated May 10, 2013.
Q4 2012
2Federally Qualified Health CentersU.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Provider of Services File, Fourth Quarter, 2012

Updated May 16, 2013.
3Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Wait ListLocally Collected. For a listing of Federally Qualified Health Centers in this area, click here.

To be collected by agency.
4Persons Receiving MedicareU.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Medicare County Enrollment Report, 2011.

updated April 30, 2013.
data files available by state
$100/Quarter download cost.
2011
5Persons Receiving MedicaidNew York Department of Health, Information for a Healthy New York, Medicaid Quarterly Reports of Beneficiaries and Expenditures by Category of Eligibility and Social Service District. Data is for 4th Quarter (October - December), 2012.

updated May 13.
Updates quarterly, with end of year overview.
Q4 2012
7Child Health PlusNew York Department of Health, Information for a Healthy New York, Child Health Plus Enrollment by Insurer

Updates Annually.
Lag time two months.
November updates October Data.
updated April 30, 2013.
September 2009 - September 2012
8Uninsured PopulationU.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, 2010 (October 2012 release).

Updated April 29, 2013.
Next expected update: June 2013 for 2010 data.
2010
9Prenatal Care2011 New York State Statistical Yearbook, Resident Live Births by Month Prenatal Care Began, NYS by County: 2009, Rockefeller Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York.

Updated April 25, 2013.
2009
10Teen Births2009 New York State Statistical Yearbook, Live Births by Mother's Age, NYS by County of Residence: 2009, Rockefeller Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York.

Updated April 25, 2013.
2009
11HIV/AIDS2011 New York State Statistical Yearbook, Living HIV and AIDS Cases, NYS by County (Excluding NYC): As of December 2009, Rockefeller Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York.

Updated April 25, 2013.
Does not include New York City.
2009
12Deaths2011 New York State Statistical Yearbook, Resident Deaths and Rates, NYS by County: 2006-09, Rockefeller Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York.

Updated April 25, 2013.
2005-2009
13PhysiciansNew York Office of the Professions, New York State Licensed Professions>; U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Census 2010. Release Date: February 2011

updated April 30, 2013.
This table is provided by the New York Office of the Professions. Population counts are Census 2010.
2013
14DentistsNew York Office of the Professions, New York State Licensed Professions>; U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Census 2010. Release Date: February 2011

updated April 30, 2013.
This table is provided by the New York Office of the Professions. Population counts are Census 2010.
2013
15NursesNew York Office of the Professions, New York State Licensed Professions>; U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Census 2010. Release Date: February 2011

updated April 30, 2013.
This table is provided by the New York Office of the Professions. Population counts are Census 2010.
2013
16Mental Health ProfessionalsNew York Office of the Professions, New York State Licensed ProfessionsU.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Census 2010. Release Date: February 2011

updated April 30, 2013.
This table is provided by the New York Office of the Professions. Population counts are Census 2010.
2013
17TherapistsNew York Office of the Professions, New York State Licensed Professions>; U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Census 2010. Release Date: February 2011

updated April 30, 2013.
This table is provided by the New York Office of the Professions. Population counts are Census 2010.
2012
18Special Health ProfessionalsNew York Office of the Professions, New York State Licensed Professions>; U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Census 2010. Release Date: February 2011

updated April 30, 2013.
This table is provided by the New York Office of the Professions. Population counts are Census 2010.
2013
Included in report Data to be collected by agency