Indicators | HOPE Initiative

HOPE Data by Indicator.

Portion of people living in census tracts that are not food deserts (i.e., census tracts not designated low income and low food access)

Indicator Summary Score

100

NOT AVAILABLE

Numbers listed on the maps are indicator summary scores, which measure how far a state has to go to meet the HOPE Goal (Distance to Goal) and how much variation there is across racial and ethnic groups within the state on the measure (Racial Inequity). Scores range from 0 to 100 with 100 indicating the state with the best combined performance. Hovering over a state reveals information on Distance to Goal and Racial Inequity separately.

76%

National Rate

of people with food security

97%

Hope Goal

People with food security

75 Million

Distance to Goal:

More people would need to have food security to achieve the HOPE Goal

Why it Matters.

Having food security increases economic productivity, leads to better educational outcomes, and prevents avoidable health care costs from hunger-related health issues.

Indicator Summary

Asian/Pacific Islander individuals have the highest rates of food security with 83% living in census tracts that are not food deserts.
American Indian/Alaska Native populations have the lowest rates of food security with 66% experiencing food security.
Eight Northeastern states (New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts) fare better on this indicator ranking among the top ten states for food security.
Seven Southern states (Georgia, Texas, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina) fare poorly on this indicator ranking among the bottom ten states for food security.

Health Outcomes

Social & Economic Factors

Community & Safety Factors

Physical Environment

Access to Health Care