Data

Henry County Promoting Women’s Health

The rate of low-birthweight (LBW) infants born in Henry County climbed to 12.6% in 2021. This percentage decreased to only 12.5% as of 2023.  Infants born to non-Hispanic Black women have the highest rate of LBW, 14.9%, which is greater than infants born to women of other races and ethnic groups. You can view the statistics for this study by reading the Henry County Promoting Women’s Health document and the Henry County Birth to 21 Profile.

KIDS COUNT

KIDS COUNT is a state and national effort to track the well-being of children. Funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, KIDS COUNT informs local, state, and national discussions concerning ways to secure a brighter future for all children.

The KIDS COUNT Data Book paints a picture of the conditions for children and families in Georgia and the rest of the nation. Policymakers, advocates, service providers, civic leaders, and funders use this information to inform their decisions about priorities, services, and resources for children and families.

Indicators of Child Well-Being

Georgia tracks 51 Indicators of Child Well-Being in five result areas that support our vision for a Georgia where all children are healthy, primed for school, and succeed when they get there; that all families are stable, self-sufficient, and productive; and that every community is vibrant, robust, and thriving.

 

Data Tools

Several data tools help us craft local solutions through a non-partisan, evidence-based lens.

  • Use the KIDS COUNT Indicator Explorer to create a custom interactive dashboard by selecting a county and indicators.
  • Access data profiles of 50 indicators of child, family, and community well-being for all 159 Georgia counties, the 12 Georgia Family Connection regions, and the 21 city school systems.
  • Birth to 21 Snapshots provide a one-page overview of nine child, family, and community well-being indicators for all 159 Georgia counties, the 12 Georgia Family Connection regions, and the state.
  • An online calculator allows users to set an improvement goal.
  • The Comparable Counties Map allows users to click on any county and to then see what other counties match the selected county according to several key indicators.
  • An interactive map allows you to select specific indicators by county, House district, Senate district, and census tract.
  • The Race, Equity, and Inclusion (REI) tool helps data users understand the context behind the persistent disparities and inequities between people of color and white people.