Data is the SparkMap difference. We custom source, benchmark, and help visualize over 300 indicators in our Community Needs Assessment. Check out our data categories and learn more about our subscriptions now: sparkmap.org/pricing/

Physical activity is a helpful preventative mental and physical health behavior. We've updated CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data highlighting various health behaviors. Explore the physical inactivity layer for adults in your county! cares.page.link/cids

SparkMap's 3-step Community Health Needs Assessment Process can save you time without sacrificing high-quality data. Check out how to build a CHNA in minutes on SparkMap: youtu.be/Tqw4sZX8UUM?si…

This week, we're looking back on 2023. We had an unprecedented year on SparkMap all because of you! Stay tuned as we look back on everything you created in 2023!

Ready for our first 2023 recap?! This year, SparkMap subscribers created over 95,000 Community Needs Assessments! Subscribers were most interested in indicators that related to Social and Economic factors, Demographics information, and Health Outcomes.

So many maps were made to spark change in communities in 2023. You created over 25,000 maps with 3,608 distinct map layers! We can't wait to see what you'll create to learn more about your service areas and communities this year.

We’ve added updated U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns data. This data includes county-level establishment totals & rates per 100,000 people for businesses like child and daycare services, fast food restaurants, grocery stores, and more. Explore now: cares.page.link/v1Hz

SparkMap subscribers created a record number of Community Needs Assessment Reports and maps in 2023! Learn more about the most used indicators and layers in our latest blog: sparkmap.org/special-topic/…

Are you an innovative, determined, #programmer ready to join a team on the cutting edge of data visualization and analysis? Our parent organization, Center for Applied Research & Engagement Systems, is hiring a Programmer Analyst. Learn more about the position and joining the team at this link: bit.ly/425fKq1

Are you a programmer looking for your next opportunity with experience in Python, ESRI Products, C#, Javascript, PHP, or HTML? Check out the full job ad for an open Programmer Analyst position with our parent company, Center for Applied Research & Engagement Systems bit.ly/425fKq1

Did you know in 2022, 11.5% of all Americans & 15% of children in the US lived below the federal poverty threshold? Check out our video highlighting how you can use our 10 poverty-specific indicators to create custom areas needs assessments. youtu.be/DRWMXHIIpGE?si…

American Community Survey data from the U.S. Census Bureau will be updated on SparkMap this month! Register for our webinar on February 28 from 3 - 3:45 CT to learn more about the update and how to use it for your work. sparkmap.org/events/

Create custom map layers by uploading your own data in our Map Room! Choose custom color ramps, symbols, and attributes for your layer. Then, add it alongside any of our 28,000 layers for all the data you need in one place. Learn more: sparkmap.org/support/how-to…

Today is Internet Safety Day. We’ve partnered with UM System to bring more reliable, safer internet to Missourians. Check out these resources about internet safety and cybersecurity on MOBroadband today! mobroadband.org/resources/inte…

We are constantly adding new content, data, and features to SparkMap. Be sure to keep up to date on our news page and by registering for our newsletter! sparkmap.org/news/

Data update: We’ve updated data from the Association of Religion Data Archives on SparkMap. Updated data on predominant religion (pictured), religious diversity, and information about specific denominations and religions is available in the Map Room now. cares.page.link/xQx6

It’s International Love Data Week! One focus of #LoveData24 is data equity and inclusion. Read more about how the U.S. Census Bureau changed their demographic measures to prioritize inclusion in our SparkMap Blog: sparkmap.org/data/advancing…

Learn more about the health of your community by diving into Diabetes Prevalence data! Check out our latest Data Dive to explore #diabetes prevalence in the Map Room and Community Needs Assessment: sparkmap.org/data/data-dive…

New #ACS data is officially on SparkMap! We’ve updated ACS data in our tools and have added 10 brand new Premium indicators to our Community Needs Assessment. Learn more about ACS updates in our Feb 28 webinar at 3 pm CT. Register now: umsystem.zoom.us/meeting/regist…