Collaboration Across the Age-Friendly Ecosystem

As the population ages, one of the most important ways to support older adult health is through multi-sector collaboration. Many sectors are now working to promote health and well-being across the life course, including Age-Friendly Health Systems, Age-Friendly Communities, Age-Friendly Public Health Systems, and the aging services network. This comprehensive age-friendly ecosystem ensures the availability and quality of community services and supports that can impact the lives of older adults including access to quality healthcare, affordable and accessible housing, age-friendly transportation options, opportunities for social participation, and work and civic engagement.

This Age-Friendly Ecosystem map tool is designed to enhance partnerships within states by providing information about each of the age-friendly movements across the U.S. Although there are other age-friendly initiatives (e.g., Age-Friendly Universities and Dementia Friendly Communities), this map will focus on:

Click on a state name to see quick data, and access its detailed landing page.

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States not currently AFPHS recognized
States that are AFPHS recognized
States with local health departments that are AFPHS recognized
  • 18.25% of population 65+
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  • 14.04% of population 65+
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  • 19.35% of population 65+
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  • 17.96% of population 65+
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  • 16.20% of population 65+
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  • 16.07% of population 65+
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  • 19.08% of population 65+
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  • 21.32% of population 65+
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  • 21.75% of population 65+
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  • 15.41% of population 65+
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  • 21.14% of population 65+
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  • 17.42% of population 65+
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  • 17.58% of population 65+
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  • 17.22% of population 65+
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  • 18.55% of population 65+
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  • 17.63% of population 65+
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  • 17.78% of population 65+
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  • 17.37% of population 65+
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  • 22.94% of population 65+
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  • 17.26% of population 65+
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  • 18.47% of population 65+
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  • 19.25% of population 65+
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  • 17.88% of population 65+
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  • 17.57% of population 65+
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  • 18.37% of population 65+
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  • 20.48% of population 65+
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  • 17.23% of population 65+
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  • 17.37% of population 65+
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  • 20.68% of population 65+
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  • 17.72% of population 65+
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  • 19.95% of population 65+
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  • 18.58% of population 65+
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  • 17.68% of population 65+
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  • 17.09% of population 65+
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  • 18.79% of population 65+
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  • 16.7% of population 65+
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  • 19.56% of population 65+
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  • 20.04% of population 65+
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  • 19.38% of population 65+
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  • 19.32% of population 65+
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  • 18.45% of population 65+
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  • 17.49% of population 65+
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  • 13.75% of population 65+
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  • 12.16% of population 65+
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  • 22.15% of population 65+
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  • 17.20% of population 65+
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  • 17.14% of population 65+
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  • 21.48% of population 65+
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  • 19.17% of population 65+
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  • 19.19% of population 65+
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  • 13.11% of population 65+
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This site reflects 2025 data and will be updated annually.

How to Become an AFPHS Recognized Health Department