LibGuides: Community Health Nursing: Community Information

Religious Affiliation

U.S. Congregational Membership: Ohio Report
"Based on the Religious Congregations and Membership Study this is the most complete census available on religious congregations and their members." Collected by the Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB) and reported on the Association of Religion Data Archives website.
U.S. Congregational Membership: County Reports
"Based on the Religious Congregations and Membership Study this is the most complete census available on religious congregations and their members." Collectedby the Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB) and reported on the Association of Religion Data Archives website.
U.S. Religious Landscape Study
Survey results on religion in America. From the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life.
Religious Profile of Ohio
From Pew Research, a look at Religion and Politics in Ohio after the 2008 election..

Learn about residents in the community who are struggling with hunger!

Map the Meal Gap
Use this interactive map to find out about food insecurity in your community. From Feeding America.
SNAP Retailer Locator
Use this map to find retailers who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP ("Food Stamps") program. From the USDA.
Food Access Research Atlas
Search for census tract level data on food deserts and other food access issues. From the USDA.
Mapping Food Deserts in the United States
How to use the Food Access Research tool to locate food deserts. From the USDA.

Local government, business, and tourism websites can provide useful information about the community!

Ohio School Districts Links
From the Ohio School Boards Association.
Ohio County Government Information
Includes website links. From the County Commissioner Association of Ohio.
Directory of Ohio Chambers of Commerce
With links to local chamber websites. From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Ohio Convention and Visitor Bureaus
From the Ohio Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus.