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INDICATORS PROGRAM

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Indicators Program provides data and information for decision makers at the local, regional, and state levels. The program is composed of three signature components: a Data Portal, the Data for Decision Makers publications, and Data Literacy training.

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Indicators Portal

The Indicators Portal provides users with the ability to query, analyze, visualize, and map data stored in the Indicators Database system. These integrated databases also allow for the production of publications such as Data for Decision Makers reports and the Iowa Government Finance Initiative (IGFI) Annual Fiscal Conditions reports.

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Data for Decision Makers

The Data for Decision Makers are brief reports presenting a profile and snapshot of a city’s, county’s, or region’s demographic, economic, social, health, or housing characteristics. These reports are frequently updated as new and revised data become available.

County Data for Decision Makers Reports

Please select from the following options then click the download button to download

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Data For Decision Makers
County Report

City Data for Decision Makers Reports

Please select a city from the menu below then click the download button to download.

Data For Decision Makers
City Report

Iowa Senate Data for Decision Makers

To generate an Iowa Senate District Data for Decision Makers report select the district number from the drop-down menu and click Download.

Data For Decision Makers
Iowa Senate Districts Report

Iowa House Data for Decision Makers

To generate an Iowa Senate District Data for Decision Makers report select the district number from the drop-down menu and click Download.

Data For Decision Makers
Iowa House Districts Report

Extension Region Data for Decision Makers

Select the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Region from the list below to download a Data for Decision Makers report for that region.

Data For Decision Makers
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Regions Report

4-H Data for Decision Makers

To generate an 4-H Data for Decision Makers report for Iowa select a report year or for County select a County from the dropdown below and click the Download button.

Iowa Report
2018-2019
County Report
Data For Decision Makers
4-H Report

Publications

These Map Tool allow you to upload an excel spreadsheet containing values such as workshop participants, dollars, percent, etc and instantly get an interactive map graphic showing the distribution across the region.

PUBLICATIONS

Data Tools

These Map Tool allow you to upload an excel spreadsheet containing values such as workshop participants, dollars, percent, etc and instantly get an interactive map graphic showing the distribution across the region.

County Count Map Tool

The County Count Map Tool allow you to upload an excel spreadsheet containing values for Iowa counties (workshop participants, dollars, percent, etc.) and instantly get an interactive map graphic showing the distribution accross the state.
Use this Excel template and fill in your own data in the value column.

Select a file:

County Count Map

Data for Iowa Counties

State Count Map Tool

The State Count Map Tool allow you to upload an excel spreadsheet containing values for U.S. States (workshop participants, dollars, percent, etc.) and instantly get an interactive map graphic showing the distribution accross the United States.
Use this Excel template and fill in your own data in the value column.

Select a file:

State Count Map

Data for U.S. States

ZIP Code Count Map Tool

The ZIP Code Count Map Tool allow you to upload an excel spreadsheet containing values for Iowa ZIP Codes (workshop participants, dollars, percent, etc.) and instantly get an interactive map graphic showing the distribution accross Iowa.
Use this Excel template and fill in your own data in the value column.

Select a file:

ZIP Code Count Map

Data for Zip Code

Extension Region Count Map Tool

The Extension Region Count Map Tool allow you to upload an excel spreadsheet containing values for Iowa State University Extension Regions (workshop participants, dollars, percent, etc.) and instantly get an interactive map graphic showing the distribution accross the Iowa.
Use this Excel template and fill in your own data in the value column.

Select a file:

Extension Region Count Map

Data for Extension Region

Data Literacy & U.S. Census 2020

The Data Literacy Program provides workshops for participants to develop understanding and knowledge of data concepts, measures, uses, and interpretation. Participants develop skills to discuss data and to apply this information to solving local questions.


Contact Sandra Burke (scburke@iastate.edu) for more information.


Every 10 years, the U.S. Census counts every person and housing unit in the United States. For more info click below:

Census 2020

Iowa Government Finance Initiative

IGFI conducts and disseminates research of local government finance data through publications and educational workshops on critical topics relating to local government finance and community and economic development.

IGFI Website

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