Metric Glossary

Published: Aug. 15, 2022
Prepared by: Rachell Calhoun, David Coe, Liz Giancola, Lauren Wolf

Below are the metrics used in this project, their descriptions, sources, and any extra notes that might exists. Because this project used the framework presented in the research report Boosting Upward Mobility: Metrics to Inform Local Action, the metrics as well as some descriptions were modeled from this report.


Strong and Healthy Families

Financial Wellbeing

Income

Financial security

Housing

Housing instability and homelessness

Health

Access to and utilization of health services

Neonatal Health


Supportive Communities 

Local Governance

Political participation

Neighborhoods

Economic inclusion

Racial Diversity

Transportation access


Environmental Quality

Safety

Exposure to crime

Overly punitive policing

Opportunities to Learn and Earn

Education

Access to preschool

Effective public education

Work

Employment

Population