County websites: readability rankings
Project ScanGov readability rankings for U.S. county government websites, with the most common failures and a page for every state.
| Rank | Site | Checks passed | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
itawamba.gov
Itawamba County, MS |
0 of 1 checks pass | F |
| 2 |
ottertailcounty.gov
Otter Tail County, MN |
0 of 1 checks pass | F |
| 2 |
callawaycounty.org
Callaway County, MO |
0 of 1 checks pass | F |
| 2 |
aroostook.me.us
Aroostook County, ME |
0 of 1 checks pass | F |
| 2 |
gqc-ga.org
Quitman County, GA |
0 of 1 checks pass | F |
| 2 |
malheurco.org
Malheur County, OR |
0 of 1 checks pass | F |
| 2 |
cravencountync.gov
Craven County, NC |
0 of 1 checks pass | F |
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About readability
Write content at a reading level most users can understand.
Why it's important
Plain language helps people understand services and procedures the first time, reducing calls, errors and office visits.
Risks
- Users cannot understand your content.
Guidance
What we use to grade readability:
- 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA)
- Automated Readability Index (ARI)
- Flesch-Kincaid (FK)
- U.S. Federal Website Standards
- Plain Writing Act of 2010