What is a Community Health Assessment?

A community health assessment captures health-related data and statistics about the community, health-related partners and assets in the community, and the experiences of community members. Data from the community health assessment informs decision-making, prioritization of health issues, and development of plans to improve the health of the community. 

The Fairfax Community Health Assessment was completed in 2017. The Fairfax County Health Department, in conjunction with the Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax, is currently conducting a community health assessment to inform the development of a new Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) in 2024.