Data and analysis
for informed and equitable decision-making

An information hub to better understand
issues affecting Allegheny County residents.
Learn more about our data sources.
Examples: foster care, housing, gun violence

Featured Work

DHS Initiatives and Accomplishments

Each year, DHS selects several Strategic Initiatives—bold, transformative efforts aimed at improving the effectiveness of human services for everyone. These reports detail progress made in 2024 and goals for 2025.

Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in the Allegheny County Jail

This dashboard shows the current population of people who are receiving MOUD in the jail. as well as associated outcomes before and after their release. Data from 2021-present and updated weekly.

Data Tools

Quick Count

Access data about residents’ involvement with public systems, and examine overlaps in services. Filter by time frame, location and demographics.

Human Services Community Profile

Find the number of people involved in social services within your community. Compare it to other communities, and examine trends over time.

Topics

Children, Youth and Families
Children, Youth and Families
Child welfare system data, equity in services, teens in foster care, services for new families
Community and Economic Stability
Community and Economic Stability
Employment trends, needs assessments, economic supports, transportation access
Crime and Justice
Crime and Justice
Crime trends, policing practices, court services, County jail population, juvenile justice system
Data Driven Models
Data Driven Models
Predictive risk analytics for public services, data-informed decision making, risk mitigation, artificial intelligence
Education and Early Childhood
Education and Early Childhood
School stability, student outcomes, disparities in achievement
Housing and Basic Needs
Housing and Basic Needs
Homeless population trends, shelter usage, rental assistance, eviction, housing displacement
Innovation and Reform
Innovation and Reform
Service improvement, predictive risk models, community engagement
Older Adults
Older Adults
Services for older adults, adult protective services, participant survey data
Substance Use and Mental Health
Substance Use and Mental Health
Trends in overdoses, suicide rates, publicly funded treatment
All Work
All Work
Data and analysis of all topics

Recent Work

DHS Initiatives and Accomplishments

Each year, DHS selects several Strategic Initiatives—bold, transformative efforts aimed at improving the effectiveness of human services for everyone. These reports detail progress made in 2024 and goals for 2025.

Medicaid Reimbursement Rates and Mental Health Services in Allegheny County

Background In the United States, there are barriers to accessing mental health services, especially for Medicaid recipients, who face additional challenges in receiving care compared to their peers who use […]

Allegheny County Opioid Settlement Projects

New information added. This post includes information on current Allegheny County Opioid Settlement Projects.

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