Social Vulnerability and Fatality Rate in US Counties during COVID-19 Pandemic

Only counties with > 50 confirmed cases shown

Median Case Fatality Rate (CFR): 1.55%

% Hispanic/Latino*: Per Census Bureau, hispanic origin can be viewed as the heritage, nationality, lineage, or country of birth of the person or the person’s parents or ancestors before arriving in the United States. People who identify as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be any race.

Last data pull: 1/11/2021

For more information, please refer to the COVID-19 Health Equity Dashboard: covid19.emory.edu

Data Sources:
Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) & County Level Population
Deaths & Confirmed Cases
Racial Composition

Reference:
Impact of Social Vulnerability on COVID-19 Incidence and Outcomes in the United States