Compendiums of Data

Ferret

One of the most useful websites for more sophisticated users. Allows you to download data into tables or download individual variables from tons of federal datasets.

Local Data (InfoShare)

An extremely useful data retrieval tool. Though the emphasis is on New York City, many national datasets are available as well.

Population Data (US Bureau of the Census)

Get a denominator!

Statistical Export and Tabulation System (SETS) 

The latest of many efforts by the NCHS to get people to use and pay for their data. This software needs data, and these data can be obtained from SETS Data Products, not all of which are free.

CDC Wonder (Must sign up for password)

Tons and tons of data. Sign in for a free password.

 

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