For most people, airline rankings are subjective; they really depend on your beliefs, your personal experience, and your individual preferences. However, when looking at airlines through a data lens, there are some ways of measuring the best and worst airlines in the US. One such way is to use publicly available tools — such as …
Obesity continues to affect every state within the US, and despite our best attempts to tackle the issue, over 32 percent of men and 34 percent of women are considered obese by BMI (Body Mass Index) standards. And although we have several means of collecting the data — to include the Center of Disease Control …
Despite Spanish slowly gaining steam over the last decade, English continues to be the most spoken language in the US, with English only speakers making up a whopping 78% of the population. And although we have several means of collecting and visualizing this information — to include the American Community Survey (ACS) and U.S. Census …
Crime in Texas is a complex issue and there isn’t one singular piece of data that can effectively tell the entire story of crime within the state and the underlying issues associated with it. However, there are several data sources and tools that can be used at the city level to address the issue and …
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Childhood obesity continues to be a major challenge within the US, and despite our best attempts to tackle the issue, 1 in 5 children and adolescents are affected by it. And although we have several means of collecting the data — to include the Center of Disease Control (CDC), the National Center for Children’s Health …
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Divorce rates differ from state to state and unfortunately, some states are a little higher than others. And although we have fairly accurate scientific surveys — such as the American Community Survey used below — there isn’t one singular source of information that can effectively tell the entire story of divorce in the United States …
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Most people mistakenly believe that when you plan a city with an efficient road system, there isn’t really room to make it walkable. However, these features are not mutually exclusive. With people-oriented city planning, you can improve a city’s walkability without compromising its car accessibility (although compromising car accessibility isn’t necessarily a bad thing). The …
Mortgage calculators are a great way to figure out if you can afford a home, but depending on which one you use, some may be more accurate than others. Most calculators, like those from real estate giants Zillow and Redfin, show you a pretty decent estimate of your potential monthly payments, but they don’t exactly …
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is the main federal organization responsible for providing the United States and its Trust Territories with geospatial data on wetlands and related aquatic environments. Similar to other federal agencies, the USFWS provides a stewardship of their data through the National Wetlands Inventory, making wetland information accessible to the …
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As human demands for convenience increase, so too does our appetite for physical space. And space, regardless of how much we think we have, is disappearing at an alarming rate, showing a human appetite that is not only irresponsible, but one that is entirely unsustainable and inherently selfish. Some of our choices, like development and …
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