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Abstract This paper will conduct a community assessment of Marion County, Indiana. Marion County is located in the heart of Indianapolis, which is the capital of the state of Indiana. Marion County was created April 1, 1822 and was formed from Delaware New Purchase. It was named after General Frances Marion from South Carolina in the Revolutionary War period. This assessment will address the health needs and risks of Marion County through the use of the WGU assessment forms identifying the population’s economic status, neighborhood and community safety inventory, cultural assessment, and the disaster assessment and planning guide. Marion County Indiana Population Economic Status Assessment Marion County, Indiana had a†¦show more content†¦The community of Marion County according to the 2010 U. S. Census was comprised of 58.6% of the population as non-Hispanic White, 27.2% non-Hispanic Black or African American, 0.2% non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1% non-Hispanic Asian, 0.3% from some other race (non-Hispanic) and 2.2% of two or more races (non-Hispanic). 9.4% of Indianapolis population was of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin (U.S. Census, 2010). The percent of Latino’s in Marion County has increased over 50% within the last 10 years going from 33,000 to more than 84,000 according to new census figures posted as of February 2011. Safety Hazards in the Natural Environment Air pollution is associated with a wide range of health risks, including respiratory problems, allergies, cancer, lead poisoning, and others. Marion County is in compliance with air quality standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, particulates, and lead. 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