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Randolph County
Community Vitality
The area that consists of Randolph County, NC is quite vital for this region of the country. According to the United States Census, the 2012 population estimate is 142,466 people for this region. The population is nearly 90% with black and Latinos making up most of the rest of the demographic. The county is generally lower middle class with the average median household income nearly $40,000. This county is poorer than the rest of North Carolina. The vitality is average with unemployment and apathy is significant in this region.
Indicators of Social And Economic Conditions
Randolph County has experienced some difficult economic times in the last 5 years and it shows in the community. There are many vacant buildings, buildings and homes for sale and a general sense of mild despair amongst many in the community. Unemployment, drug abuse and obesity are major problems contributing to this part of the state.
Health Resources
According to the Randolph County Department of Human Services, Nearly $5 million will be spent this year in pubic health services. It appears that this is a large portion of money, however, it appears that these resources will fall short of...
Environment Conditions Related to Health
The environment in this part of the country is generally quite clean and pure. There is very little running water that is present throughout Randolph County and must rely on outside sources for this resource. As many do in this part of the country, tobacco smoke is very prevalent in this region and affects public spaces. The urban areas are clean in some areas, but litter and trash can be found in other more concentrated areas.
5. Social Functioning
There are many liquor stores and bars within this county making alcohol a contributor to the social functioning of the county. Most who are politically active are registered republicans and proudly demonstrate their views. This is not untypical of many other neighboring counties as well. There are many fast food restaurants in this local area, suggesting that many meals are consumed from these types of establishments as well. NASCAR is very popular in Randolph County as well.
6. Attitude Towards Health and Healthcare
There is a mixed attitudes towards healthcare in this are that I observed. There appeared many…
References
Randolph County Health Department Homepage. Viewed 22 June 2013. Retrieved from http://www.co.randolph.nc.us/ph/
Randolph County Health Department. Summary of Human Services Budget Report 2012- 2013. Retrieved from http://www.co.randolph.nc.us/finance/budget/2012_2013/HumanServices.pdf
Randolph County, North Carolina Government Homepage. Viewed 22 June 2013. Retrieved from http://www.co.randolph.nc.us/about_randolph.htm
Randolph County Schools Homepage. Viewed 22 June 2013. Retrieved from http://www.randolph.k12.nc.us/Pages/Default.aspx
The United States Census Bureau. "Randolph County, North Carolina." Viewed 22 June 2013. Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/37/37151.html
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