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.

What are the indicators?

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