CAP Assessment
• Describe the geographic location of the community
• Topography
• Level of development (Rural, suburban, or urban)
• Natural environment characteristics, including climate
• Describe the following demographic characteristics of the target population in the selected community using the US Census Quick Facts (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045219 )(note: if the data is only available at the county level, it is acceptable to describe county-level data).
• Population total
• Racial/ethnic breakdown (# and %)
• Age breakdown (# and % of each age group listed by Census)
• Median income
• Number/percentage in poverty
• Education (high school and college)
• Describe the demographic findings in relation to the rest of the U.S. (Use Census site here). Compare these demographic findings to the greater US (i.e., are there any significant differences in any of the demographic areas of your community as compared to the rest of the U.S.?)
• Describe at least four health data findings for the community. To do this, use countyhealthrankings.org and/or a state/local health department report and highlight select at least four health rankings/findings in that community.
Sample Solution
The small community of Redondo Beach is located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, California. It is situated between Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, two popular beach towns known for their beautiful beaches and oceanfront views. Redondo Beach's close proximity to these two beach towns makes it a great place for residents who want to be near the sand and surf without living directly on the coast.
Redondo Beach is an affluent city with a population of just over 67,000 people according to the 2020 census. The city has several miles of shoreline along Santa Monica Bay that provide stunning views of Catalina Island in the distance. The city itself features many outdoor attractions such as its pier and King Harbor Marina, plus numerous parks which are perfect spots for swimming, picnicking, fishing or surfing.