https://magic.piktochart.com/output/10456896-middle-income-snapshot The topic of the decline of middle-wage jobs is a hot topic nationally. So, this month's Snapshot explores this topic. While wages are declining for most workers, those stuck in the middle have seen some of the largest declines since 2010. Here are some of the highlights of our research: Considering its low cost of living, [...]
One of the questions asked in the 2015 Metro Atlanta Speaks survey was "How Involved are you in your community?" Residents were asked to respond with "Very Involved," "Somewhat Involved," "Not Involved at All," or "Don't Know." A total of 5,029 residents in 13 counties responded. A subsequent question encouraged residents to reflect on their experiences in [...]
This map uses the most recent healthcare coverage data from the U.S. Census Bureau, showing the percentage of population with no health insurance coverage. The areas in brown are census tracts with the highest uninsured rates, where 26.5%-76.1% of residents do not have health insurance. Source: ACS 2010-2014 5-year estimates
Monday Mapday January 4, 2016: In keeping with the theme of New Year’s Resolutions, like getting more involved in your community, this map shows the percent of residents who participated in any public activity in the last 12 months (by ZIP code). North Fulton, Forsyth, Cobb, and Fayette counties seem to have the highest [...]
You know that we like to throw data at you… LOTS of data! Telling stories with data is important to help us understand critical issues that affect our communities. But how residents perceive these issues is critical as well. So, over the next few months, we will take an in-depth look at this year’s Metro [...]
Through the American Community Survey, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the number of households where grandparents live with their own grandchildren. This map shows the percent of those households where the grandparents are responsible for their grandchildren. Explore this map and other variables at the census tract level by visiting Neighborhood Nexus [...]
Which days were the worst for traveling during Christmas week last year? This video shows travel conditions on metro Atlanta interstates December 22-25, 2014. Green indicates faster travel speeds; red indicates slower traffic speeds due to congestion. Early evenings on December 22nd and 23rd had the worst travel conditions. December 22nd was particularly bad, [...]
Visit the ARC website for more information and to review the draft plan. ARC is accepting public comments on the plan until January 15, 2016.
