Social capital is a measure of economic benefits gained from cooperation between individuals and groups. The indicator measures each county’s social capital as an index relative to all other counties in the United States. An index score of less than 0 indicates lower economic benefits while a score of more than 0 indicates higher economic…
This indicator reports the number and percentage of households with no motor vehicle based on the latest 5-year American Community Survey estimates. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide communities with reliable and timely social, economic, housing, and demographic data…
Health insurance coverage is considered a key driver of health status. This indicator reports the percentage of the insured population with private or public health insurance plans. Health insurance coverage may be provided by either private or public entities. Private insurance includes plans purchased through an employer or union, through direct purchase (e.g. on a…
This indicator reports the estimated percentage of the population that experienced food insecurity at some point during the report year. Food insecurity is the household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food. Source Feeding America, 2022. Source Description Feeding America is the nation’s network of more than 200 food banks…
This indicator reports the number of children and youth experiencing homelessness enrolled in the public school system during the 2021-2022 school year. This data source reports the number of students experiencing homelessness, defined as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes those who are sharing the housing of others, living…
The Opportunity Atlas estimates the percentage of individuals born in each census tract who were incarcerated at the time of the 2010 Census. This indicator reports incarceration rates for the total population in the report area, compared to state and national averages. Source Opportunity Insights, 2018. Source Description Based at Harvard University, Opportunity Insights mission…