Research Guides: ECON 242: Economics of Local Environmental Programs (BMC): Maps

Finding Geographic Information

Social Explorer
Offers access to reports and interactive maps for the U.S. Census (1790-present), World Development Indicators (1960-2013), and Eurostat (European Union data), among others. A project of Queens College, sponsored by the New York Times and the National Science Foundation.
PolicyMap
PolicyMap is an online data and mapping application that gives access to over 15,000 indicators related to demographics, housing, crime, mortgages, health, jobs and more. Data is available at all common geographies (address, block group, census tract, zip code, county, city, state, MSA) as well as unique geographies like school districts and political boundaries.

EPA My Environment
Part of the EnviroFacts data warehouse, the My Environment section includes their mapping tool: EnviroMapper. Retrieve EPA data on waste, water, toxics, air, land, radiation, and compliance. Information can also be accessed by zip code, or city/county/state abbreviation.
USGS National Map Viewer
Map geospatial and other data collected for the United States and local communities.
Walk Score
This is a realtor-affiliated site that scores neighborhood based on measure of walkability. Their mission is "to promote walkable neighborhoods." The Walk Score Data Services Page gives details on Walk Score methodology, links to research, and more.