The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) conducts the National Profile of Local Health Departments (commonly referred to as the "Profile study") every three years as a census of local health departments (LHDs). The Profile study represents the largest, most reliable data source on LHDs. This study describes the funding, staffing, governance, and activities of LHDs across the United States, developing a comprehensive and accurate description of LHD infrastructure and practice.
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) publishes the Profile of State and Territorial Public Health , which complements the local-level data produced by NACCHO.
Read 2019 Profile Study Report This PDF report presents the latest and most comprehensive data on LHD funding, workforce, programs, and partnerships.