Assessing the spatial heterogeneity in overall health across the United States using spatial regression methods: The contribution of health factors and county-level demographics

- Spatial patterning in health outcomes and factors at the US county-level is assessed.
- Significant spatial heterogeneity exists in health outcomes and factors.
- Spatial heterogeneity is reduced in health outcomes after consideration of factors.
- Health outcomes and factors of neighboring counties impact a given county.
- Associations of health factors with health outcomes varied geographically.