This interactive report visualizes data collected by the annual Nebraska Rural Poll–the longest-running poll of rural life in the United States. The data spans topics including artificial intelligence, access to health care and natural resources, community, government policy, well-being, and more.
Seamlessly connect SparkMap data to your database. Ideal for organizations and individuals with programming experience, the SparkMap API provides direct access to over 350 indicators without having to download or import files.
This resource brings legislative efforts to support local journalism into one searchable resource. The site includes a map showing states that have proposed legislation, information about the status of the legislation, a summary, full bill text, and more. The Legislative Map portal is updated after legislative sessions conclude each year.
The Civic Muscle Index assesses belonging, contribution, leadership, and vitality characteristics for counties across Missouri and the city of St. Louis. These indicators are indicative of communities where residents thrive, economies prosper, and neighborhoods flourish. The tool also features a peer counties report, allowing comparison between the Civic Muscle of like counties.
All Things Kansas is a free interactive tool with data-driven mapping, reports, and insights for all 105 counties in the Sunflower State. The website uses national, state, and local resources to help analyze and visualize data across Kansas communities.
The Feedstuff Finder enables feedstuff buyers and sellers to make connections. Sellers of co-products and forages can share prices, products, information, and locations. Buyers can identify feedstuff sources by location, product type, or price and see their locations on a map. CARES developed the site, map, and cost calculator tool for the Feedstuff Finder team.
The Rural Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Hub, or Opioid Hub, was developed to help communities analyze and disseminate data and outcomes on opioid issues in rural communities. The tools and data from the Opioid Hub are now available on the Missouri Recovery Friendly Workplaces site.
The Wellness Wheel assessment was developed by University of New Hampshire Extension and web-enabled by CARES. The Wellness Wheel assesses an individual’s perception of overall wellness and aims to improve overall quality of life and healthy habits through personal decision-making. Additional information about the Wellness Wheel is available at: https://extension.unh.edu/health-well-being/programs/wellness-wheel-assessment
CARES launched SparkMap in 2019. SparkMap hosts a robust Community Needs Assessment tool, data upload tools, ZIP code level reports, and more. SparkMap is a great subscription service for healthcare consultants, grant writers, community benefit managers, and others working on community needs assessments.
In 2023, CARES assisted ArtsKC with an asset mapping project. CARES provided data validation and data cleaning services to support the development of an arts-focused community dashboard. The dashboard can be viewed here.