DataUSA
DataUSA is a public-private partnership leveraging U.S. Census and other public data using a flexible dashboard generator for geographies including state, county, municipality, and Tribal area. Topics include employment, industry, education, income, housing, transportation, poverty, and health. Reports include narrative and interactive graphical elements. The platform’s ability to cross-reference economic, health, and demographic indicators allows users to identify specific local vulnerabilities and tailor their programming to the most pressing regional trends.
User expertise rating:
Beginner. Reports are intuitive to generate and include well-visualized, interactive graphical elements.
Sample questions:
What is the prevalence of health risks, such as obesity or physical inactivity, in a given county, and how does the ratio of primary care physicians to residents compare to neighboring areas? What is the average commute time for workers in a given county, and what are the most common modes of transportation used to travel to jobs?
