Our Work - Measure of America: A Program of the Social Science Research Council

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Youth Disconnection Interactive Tool

Data Tool | October 31, 2024

Millions of young people in the United States are neither working nor in school. Explore the latest youth disconnection data for yourself in this interactive tool.

California Latino Power Map

Data Tool | December, 2019

The California Latino Power Map showcases the most comprehensive list of Latino-led nonprofits in California and presents the challenges and opportunities communities face through a wide range of socioeconomic indicators.

Mapping America Tool

Data Tool | June 17, 2021

With over 100 indicators, Mapping America allows users to explore data like they never have before. Users can plug in their zip codes to locate human development levels within their own communities, compare places and indicators, and more.

DATA2GOHEALTH.NYC

Data Tool | November 15, 2018

DATA2GOHEALTH.NYC builds on DATA2GO.NYC, its sister tool, and provides reliable, up-to-date information on neighborhood assets and challenges across a broader range of health sectors.

OurHome.NYC

Data Tool | February 12, 2020

OurHome.NYC is a free, easy-to-use online mapping and data tool that depicts the relationship between health, as measured by life expectancy, and housing across more than 300 New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments.

Cottage Data2Go

Data Tool | July 21, 2017

Cottage Data2Go is a free, interactive online mapping and data tool that brings together data on a broad range of social and health factors that reflect the well-being of Santa Barbara County residents.

Who Graduates?

Data Tool | May 5, 2017

Beginning in 2016, Measure of America worked with the New York Times for nearly a year to develop a custom dataset that analyzes NYC high school graduation rates in a way that hasn’t been done before.

Opportunity Index 2015

Data Tool | October 6, 2015

Focusing on three main dimensions, the Opportunity Index provides rankings of states and counties, and is the centerpiece of a nationwide campaign to refocus priorities on access to opportunity for all Americans.

Opportunity Index 2014

Data Tool | October 15, 2014

Focusing on three main dimensions, the Opportunity Index provides rankings of states and counties, and is the centerpiece of a nationwide campaign to refocus priorities on access to opportunity for all Americans.

DATA2GO.NYC

Data Tool | October 28, 2015

Data2Go.NYC allows users to visualize where people in need are, what resources are available to assist them, where gaps exist, and how different factors interact to shape the choices and opportunities available to them.

2013 Opportunity Index

Data Tool | January 28, 2014

Focusing on three main dimensions, the Opportunity Index provides rankings of states and counties, and is the centerpiece of a nationwide campaign to refocus priorities on access to opportunity for all Americans.

2012 Opportunity Index

Data Tool | September 12, 2012

Focusing on three main dimensions, the Opportunity Index provides rankings of states and counties, and is the centerpiece of a nationwide campaign to refocus priorities on access to opportunity for all Americans.

2011 Opportunity Index

Data Tool | November 3, 2011

Focusing on three main dimensions, the Opportunity Index provides rankings of states and counties, and is the centerpiece of a nationwide campaign to refocus priorities on access to opportunity for all Americans.

Common Good Forecaster

Data Tool | 2017

The Common Good Forecaster is a tool that shows how vital economic and social issues in your community might change if educational outcomes were better.

The Well-O-Meter™

Data Tool | 2008

You have seen where your state and congressional district stack up in the American HD Index rankings, but what about you? Get a general sense of your own human development level by using The Well-O-Meter™.