Socioeconomic Profiles
Use EPS-HDT to compare your region to the rest of the country. Includes socioeconomic data pulled from several sources.
Reports: News & Research (27)
New Mexico’s Economy and the Role of Federal Protected Lands
This report summarizes New Mexico’s economy and the role of federal protected lands. It analyzes how the state has performed, what is driving economic growth, and how protected lands play a positive role in attracting people, investment, and businesses to New Mexico communities.
The Economic Importance of National Monuments to Local Communities
Headwaters Economics created a series of reports on the economic performance of western communities near national monuments.
Montana’s Economy and the Role of Federal Protected Lands
This report summarizes Montana’s economy and how protected lands play a positive role in attracting people, investment, and businesses to Montana communities.
Economists Urge President Obama to Protect Federal Public Lands
More than 100 economists and academics urge President Obama to create and invest in new federal protected lands such as national parks, wilderness, and monuments.
Olympic Peninsula Economy and Potential Impact of Draft Wild Olympics Proposal
Report on the economy of the Olympics Peninsula and impact of the Wild Olympics proposal.
Preparing Missoula County for a Changing Climate
Report on socioeconomic conditions of Missoula County as part of public process of developing a climate change adaptation plan.
Implementing Climate Change Adaptation: Lessons Learned From Ten Examples
This paper presents ten examples of cities and counties around the country and the key lessons learned in the process of moving from planning to implementation on climate change adaptation. The purpose of this report is to inform and inspire other communities in their efforts to advance climate adaptation. We also hope this report will [...]
Western Counties and the Recession
This study provides a number of lessons as the West slowly recovers from the recent recession about why some local economies performed better than others.
Carey, Idaho and Economic Recovery
This report summarizes interviews with local government and business leaders on obstacles to and opportunities for local economic recovery in Carey, Idaho from the latest recession.
The Economic Value of Public Lands Around Grand County, Utah
This report analyzes the economic value of public lands in Grand County, Utah.