Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Social Associations
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This indicator shows the number of membership associations per 10,000 population. Associations include business, labor, political, professional, athletic, civic, volunteer, and religious organizations.
Why is this important?
Social association and community engagement, along with relationships with family and friends, represent an individual’s social support network. Research suggests that belonging to voluntary groups and membership organizations enhances perceptions of social trust, and that individuals with strong networks are more likely to perform healthy behaviors. Furthermore, studies have shown that individuals living in areas with high levels of social trust and with strong social networks experience better health outcomes compared to individuals who lack such support.
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: April 2024
Graph Selections
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Membership associations per 10,000 population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- County Health Rankings
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Community / Social Environment, Social Determinants of Health