The Pierce County Equity Index data highlights opportunities to improve equitable access and outcomes for residents of Pierce County. This Index includes an overall Opportunity Index rating which is made up of five categories (Livability, Accessibility, Economy, Education, and Environmental Health), and 32 individual data points. The data is presented in the Pierce County Equity Index web application (www.piercecountywa.gov/equityindex).

Accessibility Indicators: Average Road Quality, Transit, Internet and Library Access, Parks & Open Spaces, Voter Participation, Retail Services, Household Vehicle Access and Healthily Food Availability.

Education Indicators: High School Graduation Rate, 25 Age+ with Bachelors' Degree or More, Average Test Proficiency, Average Student Mobility Rate, Kindergarten Readiness Rate.

Economy Indicators: Households at 200% of the Poverty Line or Less, Median Household Income, Jobs, Unemployment Rate, Poverty Rate, Median Home Value.

Livability Indicators: Cost Burden, Life Expectancy, Health, Uninsured rate, Crime, Crashes

Environmental Health Indicators: NOxNOx- Diesel Emissions (Annual Tons/Km2), Ozone Concentration, PM2.5 Particulate Matter Concentration, Populations Near Heavy Traffic Roadways.

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