County Typology Codes

USDA’s Economic Research Service assigns County Typology Codes to classify all U.S. counties by key economic and social characteristics such as industry dependence, poverty persistence, and recreation activity.

These typologies help users segment rural and urban regions for analysis and policy design. On a data platform, they combine with demographic, health, and labor data to identify community profiles and guide resource allocation. The dataset provides an intuitive framework for comparing counties and evaluating regional development strategies.