Additional benefits of wildfire-resistant homes
An analysis of wildfire-resistant home upgrades shows that they can also deliver energy savings, lower maintenance costs, and a longer-lasting home.
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An updated Rural Capacity Index
Our Rural Capacity Index (RCI) just got a significant update. The tool measures how well communities are equipped to compete for funding and manage long-term infrastructure projects. New features include refined…
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Tracking Western states’ diverse approaches to wildfire building codes
More states in the West are considering new building codes to protect structures and neighborhoods from wildfire. We’re tracking the progress.
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Community Wildfire Defense Grants fill a critical gap for rural communities
High demand for the CWDG program demonstrates the need for wildfire risk reduction support in high-risk, low-income communities.
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A rural capacity map
A new map helps identify communities where investments in staffing and expertise are needed to support infrastructure and climate resilience projects.
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The American Community Survey in our data tools
Find the latest American Community Survey data in all of our tools, including the Economic Profile System and Neighborhoods at Risk.
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Latinos face higher flood risks than other groups
Headwaters Economics and the Hispanic Access Foundation have released a report that shows that 44% of Latinos live in counties with high flood risk, as opposed to 35% of non-Latinos.