The Opportunity Index is a composite measure that draws upon important economic, educational, health, and community-related indicators of opportunity. The Index was launched in 2011 and has since been updated regularly. It provides insight into the multidimensional nature of opportunity in the United States. The indicators are broken down geographically to measure opportunity for individual states and counties, as well as aid policymakers and other stakeholders as they work to increase opportunity in our nation
Gross Domestic Product
This layer displays the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) produced within each U.S. county and the percent change in GDP from the previous year. GDP is the monetary value of all the goods and service produced within a county and is a measure of economic activity. The growth rate of GDP is the most popular indicator of overall economic health.
Residential Vacancies – 2020 Q4
This layer displays residential vacancy rates and total residential vacancies in census tracts across the United States. Vacancy rates are reported quarterly.
Business Vacancies – 2020 Q4
This layer displays business vacancy rates and total business vacancies in census tracts across the United States. Vacancy rates are reported quarterly.
Gross Domestic Product
This layer displays the 2020 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) produced within each U.S. county and the percent change in GDP from the previous year. GDP is the monetary value of all the goods and service produced within a county and is a measure of economic activity. The growth rate of GDP is the most popular indicator of overall economic health.
Residential Vacancies – 2021 Q4
This layer displays residential vacancy rates and total residential vacancies in census tracts across the United States. Vacancy rates are reported quarterly.
Business Vacancies – 2021 Q4
This layer displays business vacancy rates and total business vacancies in census tracts across the United States. Vacancy rates are reported quarterly.
Median Household Income, 2021
This layer displays the total number and percentage of children in poverty (in households with income or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level). Data are from the latest US Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) dataset and are available at the county, state, and school-district level.
Gross Domestic Product
This layer displays the 2021 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) produced within each U.S. county and the percent change in GDP from the previous year. GDP is the monetary value of all the goods and service produced within a county and is a measure of economic activity. The growth rate of GDP is the most popular indicator of overall economic health.
SNAP Recipients by County, 2021
This layer displays the total number and percentage of population receiving SNAP benefits by county. Data are from the latest US Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) dataset. These estimates are collected in month of July, 2021.