• Dynamic Micropolitans in the Mountain West, 2015-2021
    Collection: Cities & Metros Author: Annie Vong, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines data exploring micropolitan ranking, gross domestic product (GDP) growth, employment growth, and average annual pay growth for micropolitan areas in the Mountain West. The original report includes economic growth data on 536 micropolitan areas across the United鈥
  • Education Gender Gaps in the Mountain West, 2022
    Collection: K-12 Education Author: Miguel A. Soriano Ralston, Lana Kojoian, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines data from the Brookings Institution publication 鈥淏oys Left Behind: Education Gender Gaps Across the U.S.鈥 authored by Brookings Senior Fellow Richard V. Reeves and Research Analyst Ember Smith. The original report includes data on gender鈥
  • Household Food Security in the Mountain West, 2021
    Collection: Health Author: Zachary Walusek, Corryn Richardson, Issac Hernandez-Alcaraz, Annie Vong, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines data on household food security published by the United States Department of Agriculture. We examine the prevalence of household food insecurity and very low food security in Mountain West states (Arizona,鈥
  • The Shrinking Geography of Housing Opportunity in Mountain West Metros, 2022
    Collection: Housing & Real Estate Author: Hira Ahmed, Joshua Padilla, Saha Salahi, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines data from the National Equity Atlas on the changing geography of opportunity across Mountain West metros. The original report includes data on the largest 100 metros in the United States. This fact sheet鈥
  • Prescription Drug Retail Sales in the Mountain West
    Collection: Health Author: Caren Royce Yap, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet synthesizes data on prescription drug retail sales in the Mountain West (Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah). "Retail Sales for Prescription Drugs Filled at Pharmacies by Payer," a 2019 report by the Kaiser Family Foundation, includes data on the amount of鈥
  • Exploring Gaps in City Climate Planning in the Mountain West
    Collection: Environment Author: Joshua Padilla, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet explores data from the 2022 Brookings Institution report by Joseph W. Kane, Adie Tomer, Caroline George, and Jamal Russell Black called 鈥淣ot according to plan: Exploring gaps in city climate planning and the need for regional action." The original report analyzes鈥
  • Manufactured Homes in Nevada Counties
    Publication Date: December 2022 Author: Joshua Padilla, Annie Vong, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents data on the share of manufactured homes in each of Nevada鈥檚 17 counties, as reported in the June 2022 The Daily Yonder article, 鈥淲ith Housing Shortage Still Ongoing, Manufactured Homes are Gaining Ground,鈥 by Kristi Eaton. The original鈥
  • Payday Loans in the Mountain West, 2022
    Publication Date: December 2022 Author: Issac Hernandez-Alcaraz, Vanessa M. Booth, Katie M. Gilbertson, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines data on payday loans, produced by the Pew Charitable Trusts. We examine payday lending costs, most common loan type, and the average annual percentage rate in the Mountain West (Arizona, Colorado鈥
  • Births in the Mountain West, 2016-2020
    Publication Date: December 2022 Author: Corryn Richardson, Hira Ahmed, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines state-level data on births and health indicators from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), a government health statistics unit of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This fact sheet presents data related to births鈥
  • Drought Levels in Nevada Counties, 2022
    Publication Date: December Author: Julianna Jovillar, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet synthesizes data on drought levels within Nevada counties from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) in 2022. The information presented in this document focuses on the breakdown of the number of Nevada residents affected by the droughts within鈥
  • Teacher Salaries in the Mountain West, 2019 - 2021
    Publication Date: November 2022 Author: Corryn Richardson, Joshua Padilla, Hira Ahmed, Zachary Billot, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines state-level data of teacher salary benchmarks from the National Education Association, a labor union representing public school teachers and other education faculty in the U.S. Data are鈥
  • Air Quality in the Mountain West, 2018-2020
    Publication Date: November 2022 Author: Zachary Billot, Zachary Walusek, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines the state of air quality, including ozone levels and particle pollution, throughout the Mountain West from 2018 to 2020. Data from the American Lung Association 鈥淪tate of the Air鈥 report is used to determine the quality of air in the鈥