Harris County Public Health launches neighborhood health map dashboard
Harris County Public Health rolled out a new localized dashboard on October 28, 2026, that identifies health inequities by pulling together national, state and local data broken down into ZIP code-specific information in Harris County. The dashboard includes more than 60 health indicators across five domains and was developed with academic partners, healthcare partners and community organizations.
- When it happened
- October 28, 2026
- Where
- Harris County, with data covering ZIP codes around downtown Houston and stretching into north and south Harris County
- First reported by an outlet
- Oct 28, 2026 at 4:01 pm
- Confirmed by
- the original record or a trusted outlet
Taxes & money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
The facts
- The dashboard pulls together national, state and local data broken down into ZIP code-specific information in Harris County. [1][1]
- The dashboard includes more than 60 health indicators across five domains. [1][1]
- The dashboard maps data including air pollution, walkability, life expectancy and colorectal cancer screenings. [1][1]
- Harris County Public Health tested the tool with partners, employees and community members during mobile health events. [1][1]
- The data reaffirmed a pattern of less healthy neighborhoods known as the Houston arrow, a series of connected ZIP codes around downtown Houston that stretches into north and south Harris County. [1][1]
- Harris County Public Health is recruiting members to policy work groups to understand which policy recommendations will make the data more actionable. [1][1]
Who said what
- Leah Barton, Harris County Public Health Executive Director The framework identifies the most representative indicators that give the most effective, focused and comprehensive picture of what needs to be examined to improve the long-term health of Harris County residents.[1]
- Jo Ann Monroy, Harris County Public Health senior data analytics and reporting manager The dashboard is designed to empower community members to have data for the areas in which they live and to identify health inequity and disparities so resources and information can be tailored to specific communities.[1]
- Leah Barton, Harris County Public Health Executive Director Harris County Public Health partners can use the dashboard to focus their resources and decide which health interventions to put into which neighborhoods based on the right set of solutions for a given area.[1]
Sources
- News Not rated Harris County Public Health launches neighborhood health map dashboard Community Impact · Oct 28, 2026
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