To select a state and its counties, click on the map above or from the list on the left. You'll find highlights for each of three states and 41 counties, as well as 31 specific indicators in eight major categories.

Indicators for states and counties are based on data from a variety of federal and state agencies. These include the U.S. Bureau of the Census, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, FBI, and state departments. For specific and detailed data sources, please see references cited at the bottom of each indicator page.