StatsAmerica
StatsAmerica is an extensive and up-to-date collection of data and indices related to economic and community development. The site is also a handy source of Census and other federal data at the County, Place, or MSA level. Tools include geographic profiles, innovation capacity indices, and distress and resiliency indicators, among others. StatsAmerica is a service of Indiana University that is supported by the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
User expertise rating:
Beginner. The tools here are laid out intuitively with sequential menus guiding the user into the detailed datasets.
Sample questions:
Which counties show the greatest per capita personal income growth? Which counties show the greatest average annual venture capital funding?