About Chicago Community Dashboard
Chicago is comprised of 77 vibrant community areas. Chicago Community Dashboard is an interactive dashboard providing high-level overviews of each, aggregating data in three key domains: Health & Safety, Economic Vitality, and Education.
Indicator Index
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| Area | Domain | Indicator | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Assets | Healthcare | Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) | Community health centers that offer low-cost care, regardless of insurance status | Human Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) | Transit | Train Stop | Locations of CTA ‘L’ train stations throughout the city | Chicago Transit Authority | Resources | Chicago Park District Park | Public parks and green spaces managed by the Chicago Park District | Chicago Park District |
| Public Library | Branch locations of the Chicago Public Library | Chicago Public Library | ||
| CPS School | CPS schools | Chicago Public Schools | Stations | Chicago Police District Station | Police stations managed by Chicago Police Department | Chicago Police Department |
| Fire Station | Chicago Fire Department station locations | City of Chicago | ||
| Demographics | Population | Total Population | Total population of all ages | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | Race/Ethnicity | Population by Race/Ethnicity | Percent of residents by racial group and Hispanic or Latino origin | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | Age | Population by Age | Percent of residents grouped by age brackets | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates |
| Health & Safety | Poverty | Population Below Poverty Line | Percent of people living below the federal poverty level | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates |
| Children Below Poverty Line | Percent of children living below the federal poverty level | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | Health Outcomes | Life Expectancy | The average number of years someone can expect to live | Chicago Health Atlas |
| Teen Birth Rate | Number of births per 1,000 teen girls, ages 15-19 | Chicago Health Atlas | ||
| Infant Mortality Rate | Number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births | Chicago Health Atlas | ||
| Low Birthweight Rate | Percent of babies born weighing less than 5.5 pounds | Chicago Health Atlas | Healthcare Access | Primary Care Provider Rate | Percent of adults who have a regular doctor or healthcare provider | Chicago Health Atlas |
| Population Under 18 with Health Insurance | Percent of children under 18 who have health insurance | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Population Ages 18-64 With Health Insurance | Percent of adults ages 19–64 with health insurance | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Population 65+ With Health Insurance | Percent of adults age 65 and older with health insurance | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | Public Safety | Homicide Rate | Number of homicides per resident | Chicago Health Atlas |
| Violent Crime Rate | Rate of violent crimes (like assault and robbery) per resident | Chicago Health Atlas | ||
| Economic Vitality | Households | Population by Household Income | Percent of households grouped by income brackets, adjusted for inflation | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates |
| Median Household Income | Estimated median household income | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Household Type | Percent of households that are of specified type | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Family Type | Family type by presence of own children | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Household Size | Percent of owned or rented households with specified number of occupants | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate | Percent of people in the labor force who are unemployed | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates |
| Unemployment Rate Ages 16-19 | Percent of teens ages 16–19 in the labor force who are unemployed | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Unemployment Rate Ages 20-24 | Percent of young adults ages 20–24 in the labor force who are unemployed | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | Employment & Workforce | Employment Status | Employment status of population 16 years and over | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates |
| Commute Time | How long it takes residents to get to work | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Academic Completion | Highest level of education completed by adults age 25 and older | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Commuter Destinations | Where residents travel for work | Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics Survey | ||
| Commuter Origins | Where workforce travels from | Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics Survey | ||
| Resident Employment Sectors | Resident employment sector makeup | Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics Survey | ||
| Worker Employment Sectors | Worker employment sector makeup | Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics Survey | Resources | Per Capita Income | Aggregate income for the population of an area divided by the number of individuals of all ages constituting the population, adjusted for inflation | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates |
| SNAP Enrollment Rate | Percent of households that received SNAP (food stamps) in the last year | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Public Assistance Enrollment Rate | Percent of households receiving public assistance income | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Supplemental Security Income Enrollment Rate | Percent of households receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Households Without Internet Access | Percent of homes without internet access | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Households Without a Computer | Percent of homes without a computer | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | Small Business | Small Business Loan Activity, Originations | Number of small business loans originated | Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) | Housing | Housing Tenure | Percent of homes that are owned vs. rented | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates |
| Foreclosure Filing Acitvity - All Residential Properties | Single family homes, condominium units, two-to-four unit buildings, and in buildings with five or more units. | Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University | ||
| Foreclosure Auctions - All Residential Properties | Total number of completed foreclosure auctions in a given year. | Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University | ||
| Vacancy Rate | Percent of housing units that are vacant | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Mortgage Burdened Rate | Percent of homeowners with a mortgage who spend more than 30% of their income on housing | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Own House Outright and Burdened by Costs | Percent of homeowners who own their home outright but still face high housing costs | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Rent Burdened Rate | Percent of renters who spend more than 30% of their income on housing | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Education | Enrollment | Pre-School and Kindergarten Enrollment | Count of students enrolled in CPS pre-school programs | CPS, 20th Day Enrollment |
| Elementary School Enrollment | Count of students enrolled in CPS elementary school programs | CPS, 20th Day Enrollment | ||
| Middle School Enrollment | Count of students enrolled in CPS middle school programs | CPS, 20th Day Enrollment | ||
| High School Enrollment | Count of students enrolled in CPS high school programs | CPS, 20th Day Enrollment | Early Childhood | Population Under 5 | Number of children under age 5 living in the community | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates |
| Total Childcare Capacity | Total number of available spots in licensed or reported child care programs | Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map (IECAM) | ||
| Capacity By Provider Type | Number of available child care slots, broken down by type of provider (licensed center, family home, etc.) | Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map (IECAM) | ||
| ExceleRate Accredited Child Care Centers | Number of licensed child care centers rated for quality in the ExceleRate system | Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map (IECAM) | ||
| ExceleRate Accredited Family Child Care Homes | Number of licensed family child care homes rated for quality in the ExceleRate system | Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map (IECAM) | Academic Performance | Third Graders Proficient in Math | Percent of third grade students meeting or exceeding expectations in math | Chicago Public Schools |
| Sixth Graders Proficient in Math | Percent of sixth grade students meeting or exceeding expectations in math | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| Third Graders Proficient in ELA | Percent of third grade students meeting or exceeding expectations in English Language Arts | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| Sixth Graders Proficient in ELA | Percent of sixth grade students meeting or exceeding expectations in English Language Arts | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| Attendance | Percent of students attending school regularly | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| Freshmen On Track | Percent of ninth grade students on track to graduate on time | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| Graduation Rate | Percent of students who graduate high school within five years | Chicago Public Schools | School Climate | Mobility Rate | Percent of students who transferred in or out of a school during the school year | Chicago Public Schools |
| Suspensions | Percent of students who received suspensions | Chicago Public Schools | Student Outcomes | College Enrollment | Percent of high school graduates who enrolled in college | Chicago Public Schools |
| College Persistence | Percent of students who stayed in college after their first year | Chicago Public Schools | ISBE 5Essentials Survey | Student Response Rate | Percent of students who participated in the 5Essentials survey | Chicago Public Schools |
| Teacher Response Rate | Percent of teachers who participated in the 5Essentials survey | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| 5Essentials: Involved Families | The entire school staff builds strong relationships with families and communities to support learning. | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| 5Essentials: Ambitious Instruction | Classes are academically demanding and engage students by emphasizing the application of knowledge. | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| 5Essentials: Effective Leadership | The principal works with teachers to implement a clear and strategic vision for school success. | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| 5Essentials: Supportive Environment | The school is safe and orderly. There are high expectations and support for students. Classmates also support one another. | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| 5Essentials: Safety | Students feel safe both in and around the school building, and while they travel to and from home. | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| 5Essentials: Collaborative Teachers | Teachers collaborate to promote professional growth. | Chicago Public Schools |