What is the SVI?
Social vulnerability refers to the resilience of communities when confronted by external stresses on human health, stresses such as natural or human-caused disasters, or disease outbreaks. Reducing social vulnerability can decrease both human suffering and economic loss. CDC's Social Vulnerability Index uses 15 U.S. census variables at tract level to help local officials identify communities that may need support in preparing for hazards; or recovering from disaster.The Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP) created and maintains CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index.
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Prepared County Maps
View, save, and print SVI maps showing overall social vulnerability and the four themes at the census tract level for any county.
Publications & Materials
Explore other SVI-related articles and materials produced by the CDC or our partners.
- Page last reviewed: September 12, 2018
- Page last updated: September 12, 2018
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