• Childcare Expense and Demand in the Mountain West, 2023
    Collection: Economic Development & Workforce Author: Lara Karaalp, Yashesvi Sharma, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr., Kristian Thymianos, Olivia K. Cheche Abstract: This fact sheet presents 2023 data on childcare expenses in the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The data are sourced from The LendingTree…
  • Elder Fraud in the Mountain West, 2023
    Collection: Criminal Justice Author: Taylor Volk, Madison Dwyer, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr Abstract: This fact sheet presents data on complaints of fraud affecting individuals over the age of 60 and associated financial losses reported by elderly individuals in the Mountain West. The 2023 Elder Fraud Report serves to illuminate trends in elder fraud reports throughout the 50…
  • Senior Health (Age 65+) in the Mountain West, 2024
    Collection: Health Author: Taylor Volk, Kristian Thymianos, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents senior health care statistics for the Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The “2024 Senior Report – State Summaries,” study from America’s Health Rankings, United Foundation provided the data for all fifty states and…
  • Immigrant Population in the Mountain West, 2023
    Collection: Demography Author: Maisoon Faris, Yiselle Olivas Ruiz, Kian Parikh, Olivia K. Cheche, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents data on the economic, workforce, and educational contributions of immigrants in the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The American Immigration Council (AIC) 2025 report, “Map the Impact,”…
  • Foster Care in Nevada, 2019-2023
    Collection: Demography Author: Mallory Constantine, Olivia K. Cheche, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines data for foster youth populations in Nevada, with a particular focus on foster care bed availability and placements within the state. The data are sourced from the report “Division of Child and Family Services – Data Book as of June 30, 2023,”1…
  • Election Performance in the Mountain West, 2008-2020
    Collection: Elections & Governance Author: Monserrat Cristando-Romo, Maryam Raja, Annie Vong, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents data on the Election Performance Index (EPI) and voter turnout in the Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah for the 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections, as originally…
  • Structural Racism and Mass Shooting Events in Mountain West Cities, 2015-2019
    Collection: Criminal Justice Author: Mohit Pande, Nicole Diaz Del Valle, Olivia K. Cheche, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents data on the link between social and demographic metrics of principal cities in four Mountain West metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs): Phoenix, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Denver, CO; and Las Vegas, NV. This fact sheet also reports…
  • Rainy Day Funds in Mountain West States, FY2024
    Collection: Elections & Governance  Author: Anirudh Polagani, Cason Noll, Krish Sharma, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents data on rainy day funds for fiscal year 2024 in the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, as originally reported in the 2025 Governing Magazine article, “Growth of State…
  • Medical Debt in the Mountain West, 2022
    Collection: Health Author: Kian Parikh, Lara Karaalp, Otoniel Ramos, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents 2022 data on the prevalence of medical debt in the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. The Urban Institute report, “The Changing Medical Debt Landscape in the United States” includes data on medical debt…
  • New Building Permits in the Mountain West, 2024
    Collection: Housing & Real Estate Author: Taylor Volk, Mohit Pande, Kristian Thymianos, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines data on new build permits from January 2023 to January 2024 in the five Mountain West States of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.“New Home Construction Statistics,” published by This Old House, reported…
  • Living Arrangements of Grandparents in the Mountain West, 2021
    Collection: Demography Author: Annie Vong, Caitlin J. Saladion, Kristian Thymianos, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines data on living arrangements from the U.S. Census Bureau report “Grandparents and Their Coresident Grandchildren: 2021.” This fact sheet includes data on the number of grandparents living with their grandchildren, the percentage of grandparents living…
  • Home Values vs. Homelessness in Mountain West Metros, 2023
    Collection: Housing & Real Estate Author: Maryam Raja, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents data from Home Values vs. Homelessness in the U.S.: A Concerning Connection (2023 Data), a report by Home Bay. The data includes information on both home values and homelessness rates while also providing national rankings for rent price and…