Find Data on Local Communities
- Sage Data This link opens in a new windowCreate tables, charts and maps with wide range of variables using data from governments and private organizations. Subjects include health, crime, population, finance, industry, and marketing.
- PolicyMap This link opens in a new windowA US-National web-based Geographic Information System used to understand communities, for those who need to visualize large amounts of data quickly and easily, often down to the census tract or block group level.
- SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new windowAllows you to create thematic maps and reports using demographic, business and marketing data. Log in required for access. Data can be downloaded for use with other software such as Excel and GIS.
Using Data Axle to Find Local Businesses and Social Services
Data Axle (formerly ReferenceUSA) can provide counts of businesses (like daycare centers) in a particular city, zip code, census tract or a radius of your choice. It has counts for other establishments related to health care, legal services, educational institutions and religious organizations. More information on the business dataset can be found here.
First, go to Data Axle and click on Search under the U.S. Businesses dataset
Then select Advanced Search
First, select the Business Type. To browse different types click on Major Industry Group. Be sure to expand Retail Trade for businesses like grocery stores and Services for social, legal, educational and religious establishments
Then choose the Geography, you can search for establishments by neighborhood (e.g. Delray, Detroit).
After you've selected the establishments you want for your preferred geography, click on Update Count and then View Results