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What are the indicators?

The Equity Index consists of 20 indicators within the four categories to examine variations in pollution, access to economic opportunity, and a healthy standard of living across the region. See below to learn more:

Economy
  • Bachelor’s Degree or More
  • Estimated Jobs Total
  • Median Household Income
  • Poverty Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
Livability
  • Crime Risk
  • High School Graduation Rate
  • Housing Cost Burden
  • Percent Low Life Expectancy
  • Transit Access
  • Transit Commuters as % of Workforce
Accessibility
  • Four-Year Average Voter Participation Rate
  • Healthy Food Availability
  • Households with Internet
  • Neighborhood Park Access
  • Pedestrian and Bike Facilities
Environment
  • Diesel emissions
  • PM2.5 Particulates
  • Proximity to Heavy Traffic Roadways
  • Toxic Releases from Facilities

For more information about each indicator, check out the Equity Index Data Definitions, which can be found at the end of the Equity Index Users Guide.

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