Data

Strong communities are built on informed decisions. At Connecting Henry, data helps us better understand the needs of Henry County, identify emerging challenges, measure progress, and guide collaborative solutions that improve the lives of children, families, and individuals.

By combining reliable local, state, and national data with the knowledge of our community partners, we can identify priorities, address service gaps, and ensure resources are directed where they are needed most.

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, educator, healthcare provider, government agency, funder, or community member, we invite you to explore the information that helps shape our work and strengthen our community.

Promoting Women’s Health

Healthy pregnancies and healthy births are essential to the long-term well-being of our community. One of the key indicators used to measure maternal and infant health is low birthweight (LBW), defined as an infant weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces at birth.

Henry County Low Birthweight Rates:

  • 2021: 12.6%
  • 2023: 12.5%

While these rates have remained relatively stable, low birthweight continues to be an important public health concern because it is associated with increased risks for developmental delays, chronic health conditions, and infant mortality.

Data also highlight disparities in birth outcomes. In 2023, infants born to non-Hispanic Black mothers experienced the highest rate of low birthweight in Henry County at 14.9%. These findings reinforce the importance of expanding access to quality prenatal care, improving maternal health, and addressing the social and economic factors that influence health outcomes.

Connecting Henry works alongside healthcare providers, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders to promote awareness, strengthen partnerships, and support collaborative initiatives that improve the health and well-being of mothers, infants, and families throughout Henry County.

Community Reports

Our community reports provide valuable data, trends, and insights that support collaborative planning and informed decision-making across Henry County.

Available Reports:

These reports help community leaders and organizations:

  • Understand current community conditions and emerging trends.
  • Identify community strengths and areas of need.
  • Support strategic planning and funding decisions.
  • Strengthen collaborative efforts that improve outcomes for children, youth, and families.
  • Measure progress toward shared community goals.

We encourage community members, organizations, and partners to explore these reports and use the information to help create lasting, positive change throughout Henry County.

Why Data Matters

Behind every statistic is a person, a family, or a child whose life can be improved through collaboration.

By using data to guide decisions, Connecting Henry and our community partners can better identify needs, strengthen services, build meaningful partnerships, and create lasting solutions that improve quality of life throughout Henry County.

Together, we can turn information into action and build a stronger, healthier, and more connected community.

Explore More

Interested in learning more about the data or partnering with us to address community needs?

Contact Connecting Henry to learn about our collaborative initiatives or discover ways to get involved.

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 54 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 access all indicators including demographics data for each county and trend data over time.
  • Access KIDS COUNT profiles of 54 indicators of child, family, and community well-being for all 159 Georgia counties 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 every county.
  • An Indicator Improvement Calculator allows users to set an improvement goal and translate that goal into the actual number of events needed to reach that goal.
  • The Comparable Counties Map allows users to see which counties look like yours and may be facing similar issues.
  • An Interactive Map allows you to visualize data geographically and access subcounty data.
  • The Data Disaggregated by Race and Ethnicity tool helps identify disparities in your community to target efforts to help those most in need.