• Firearm Deaths in the Mountain West, 2020
    Collection: Criminal Justice Author: Lana Kojoian, Annie Vong, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines data from the RAND Corporation report “Understanding Firearm Deaths by State—and How to Reduce Them,” which provides data on state and national rates of firearm related deaths, including suicides and homicides for 2020 This fact sheet includes firearm…
  • Park Access and Quality in Mountain West Cities, 2023
    Collection: Environment  Author: Maryam Raja, Julia Salangsang, Vanessa M. Booth, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents data from a 2023 publication from The Trust for Public Land ParkScore® Index1 which provides data on public parks for the 100 largest cities in the United States. The fact sheet includes park scores for the cities in the…
  • Child Care Costs in the Mountain West, 2021
    Collection: Economic Development & Workforce Author: Mohit Pande, Vanessa Booth, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines data on child care costs in five Mountain West states: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, from the Child Care Aware of America’s (CCAoA) report “Price of Care: 2021 Child Care Affordability.” The…
  • 2024 Graduate Program Rankings, 51ԹϺ & UNR
    Collection: Higher Education Author: Emily J. Daclan, Isabelle G. Graham, Annie Vong, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents the 2024 graduate program rankings for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51ԹϺ) and for the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) based on the data published in the U.S. News and World Report. The graduate…
  • 2023-2024 Median Earnings Four Years After Graduation From 51ԹϺ & UNR
    Collection: Higher Education Authors: Isabelle G. Graham, Emily J. Daclan, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents data from The HEA Group examining 2023-2024 median earnings four years after graduating with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51ԹϺ) and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). Median earnings are presented for…
  • Environmental and Socio-Economic Stress in the Mountain West
    Collection: Environment  Author: Ayda Atici, Caitlin J. Saladino, Fatma Nasoz, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines data on environmental and socio-economic risk metrics including which metrics pose the most risk for Nevada counties.The data are retrieved from “System for the Triage of Risks from Environmental and Socio-Economic Stressors” created by the…
  • Veterans in Nevada, 2021
    Collection: Demography Author: Nicole Diaz Del Valle, Annie Vong, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines data on veterans in Nevada in 2021. The original data source, the U.S. Census Bureau’s, “2021 American Community Survey One-Year Estimates” includes data on veterans for all 50 states. Read the Publication
  • Coal Ash Dumps in the Mountain West
    Collection: Environment Author: Julia Salangsang, Nicole Diaz Del Valle, Zachary Billot, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents data on coal ash dumps, their management, and the pollutants that exist at each site in the Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The original report includes data on…
  • Mental Health Care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in the Mountain West
    Collection: Health Author: Nicole Diaz Del Valle, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: Using data from the Kaiser Family Foundation’s “Mental Health Care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)” 2022 report, this fact sheet looks at the mental health care health professional shortage area (HPSA) designations for Mountain West states: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New…
  • Twitter Trends During the 82nd Session of the Nevada Legislature, 2023
    Collection: Elections & Governance Author: Annie Vong, Zachary Billot, Mary Blankenship, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines Twitter trends during the 82nd Session of the Nevada Legislature (2023). Data are comprised of tweets posted on Twitter by users located in Nevada addressing the most discussed topics during the session. Read the…
  • The State of Homelessness in Nevada, 2020
    Collection: Demography Author: Annie Vong, Mae Catayong, Christine Guardian, Abigail Boron, Maria Jerinic-Pravica, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown, Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines data on homelessness in Nevada between 2007 and 2020. The original report, “State of Homelessness,” by the National Alliance to End Homelessness includes the number of homeless individuals…
  • Urban and Community Tree Cover in the Mountain West
    Collection: Environment  Author: Zachary Billot, Zachary Walusek, Annie Vong, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet examines data on tree cover and impervious cover in urban land for the United States and for the five states in the Mountain West: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The original report includes data…