Knowledge is power. By understanding our true circumstances, we can make decisions that improve our communities. That’s why Arkansas Community Foundation initiated the Aspire Arkansas report of county-by-county statistics on issues like education, healthcare, families and communities back in 2011.
The Community Foundation identified a continuing need for more accessible, localized data to drive community improvement. So the data was updated in 2013 and an Aspire Actions report was added to help Arkansans bridge the gap between data and actions that could accomplish specific community goals.
Now, an expanded online version of Aspire Arkansas is available at AspireArkansas.org! Here are five ways the new online report can help you, your organization and your community:
- Aspire Arkansas data is accessible for viewing and downloading at no cost to you.
- On the Aspire Arkansas site, you can get county-specific data on community indicators that help determine strengths and weaknesses and focus your efforts to improve Arkansas.
- You can compare Arkansas data to national information to see where we stand on the issues most important to you.
- Maps, charts and commentary from Arkansas experts will help you better use the data on the site.
- Data tells stories. It can help us understand where we are so we can determine where we should go. AspireArkansas.org makes it easy to access these data stories and use the information to create positive change.
See where your county stands: