Our Work

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.

Measuring America: 10 Years and Counting

Report | December 14, 2018

“Measuring America: 10 Years and Counting” explores trends in American Human Development Index scores over the past decade by race and ethnicity, gender, and U.S. state, revealing the uneven nature of America’s rebound from the 2007 financial crisis.

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.

Highway to Health

Report | October 4, 2017

Highway to Health: Life Expectancy in Los Angeles County reveals up-to-date life expectancy calculations for cities and unincorporated areas within Los Angeles County, the first release of such data in more than a decade.

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.

Measure of America at the Smithsonian

Short Read | September 30, 2017

Measure of America work was featured in the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum's third exhibition in a series about socially responsible design, "By the People: Designing a Better America."

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.

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 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.