Broward County Social Vulnerability Index

Overview This feature service provides two countywide layers for Broward County, Florida: municipal boundary polygons and census tract polygons with Social Vulnerability Index attributes. Together, the layers support boundary reference, demographic context, and vulnerability mapping across the county. Feature Layers Broward County Cities: Polygon boundaries for municipalities in Broward County, maintained with periodic updates to reflect annexations, boundary corrections, and legal adjustments. Social Vulnerability Index by Census Tract: Census tract polygons populated with CDC Social Vulnerability Index attributes derived from American Community Survey data and related indicators, including socioeconomic status, household composition, minority status and language, and housing and transportation factors. Geographic Coverage The service covers Broward County, Florida, with data organized at the municipal and census tract levels for local planning and analysis. Use Cases Mapping social vulnerability patterns by census tract Supporting emergency preparedness, public health, and equity-focused planning Referencing city boundary changes for local government and land management workflows Comparing vulnerability conditions alongside municipal jurisdictions Data Notes The Social Vulnerability Index layer is based on CDC documentation and includes standardized thematic rankings and supporting demographic estimates. The cities layer reflects ongoing boundary maintenance and legal boundary updates.