Data Sources

CLILU uses authoritative government data sources to provide accurate property records and county statistics. All data comes from public government agencies and is updated regularly.

County Assessor GIS Portals

Parcel Data

Parcel boundary data, ownership records, and property details sourced from individual county GIS and assessor offices. Each county publishes parcel data through ArcGIS REST endpoints, open data portals, or direct downloads.

US Census Bureau

Demographics

Population, demographic, and household income data from the American Community Survey (ACS) and decennial census. Provides county-level statistics including median household income, per capita income, and poverty rates.

https://www.census.gov

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Employment

County-level employment data including unemployment rates and labor force statistics from the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program.

https://www.bls.gov

Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

Economy

Gross domestic product (GDP) data at the county level, providing insight into local economic output and growth.

https://www.bea.gov

FEMA

Disasters

Disaster declaration history for each county over the past 10 years, including floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and other federally declared disasters.

https://www.fema.gov

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Healthcare

Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designations and scores, identifying counties with healthcare provider shortages.

https://www.hrsa.gov

Census Building Permits Survey

Housing

Annual building permit data including new residential construction permits and housing units authorized, providing insight into housing market activity.

https://www.census.gov/construction/bps/

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Energy

Solar resource data including average solar irradiance (kWh per square meter per day) for assessing renewable energy potential.

https://www.nrel.gov

Data Quality

We prioritize data accuracy by sourcing directly from government agencies and county offices. County economic data is primarily from 2023 federal datasets. Parcel data freshness varies by county as each jurisdiction publishes on their own schedule.

If you notice any data discrepancies, the authoritative source is always the originating county assessor or federal agency.

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