Our Work

Well-Being in Rural California

Report | June 29, 2023

Well-Being in Rural California 2023 is a study of well-being across race, place, and gender.

Making the Connection

Report | April 25, 2019

This report presents the latest available data on youth disconnection for the United States as a whole as well as by gender, race and ethnicity, region, state, and metro area. It also examines a key factor preventing young people from staying in school and the workforce: disparities in access to reliable and affordable transportation.

A Portrait of Los Angeles County

Report | November 29, 2017

A Portrait of Los Angeles County is an exploration of how LA County residents are faring in terms of well-being and equity.

Geographies of Opportunity

Report | April 22, 2015

Geographies of Opportunity: Ranking Well-Being by Congressional District is an in-depth look at how residents of America's 436 congressional districts are faring in three fundamental areas of life: health, access to knowledge, and living standards.

Connecting Youth and Strengthening Communities

Report | September 29, 2014

This report explores the relationship between civic engagement and opportunity. It provides data and analysis that builds on previous studies that found associations between civic engagement and economic opportunity.

The Measure of America 2010-2011: Mapping Risks and Resilience

Report | November 10, 2010

The book contains American Human Development Index ranking for all 50 states, 435 congressional districts, major metropolitan areas, racial and ethnic groups, as well as men and women.

The Measure of America 2008–2009

Report | July 2008

The Measure of America is the first-ever human development report for a wealthy, developed nation. It introduces the American Human Development Index, which provides a single measure of well-being for all Americans, disaggregated by state and congressional district, as well as by gender, race, and ethnicity.