Community & Economic Development Program Manager
Welcome to the Greater Iowa City, Inc. Community Data Dashboard! We are Johnson County’s one-stop shop for community and economic data.
Greater IC uses data to guide initiatives, strategic investments, and decision-making. Our data dashboard is a significant initiative shaped by insights from our county’s civic and business leaders.
By making use of this dashboard, users will be able to:
In the fall of 2024, we released our first-ever benchmark report for Johnson County. Greater IC’s 2024 Data Digest utilizes select business climate and quality of life data measures that are relevant and important for our county. All components of this initiative were selected from an iterative stakeholder engagement process in addition to Greater IC staff experience and expertise. Our Community Data Dashboard carries forward the work from our Data Digest through interactive, navigable visualizations.
In total, there are more than 30 data measures spanning eight sub-topics. For each measure within the report, we collected data for eight comparable counties nationwide in addition to Johnson County. The employed data measures heavily rely on publicly available data sources and reflect the most recent data available from that data source. By using publicly available data sources from credible agencies (e.g., U.S. Census Bureau, various state agencies), we have reliable and consistently collected information.
Benchmarking the same data points over time and comparing our county’s metrics to fair comparison counties provides a meaningful context for evaluating Johnson County’s performance.
Greater Iowa City, Inc.’s mission is to inspire the Iowa City area to be greater by 1) elevating business, 2) investing in strategic initiatives, and 3) advocating for the economic resilience for the greater community. Our new dashboard highlights our ongoing initiatives, supported by data, and outlines our commitment to future progress in economic and community development and business support.
The Community Data Dashboard serves as a resource for our organization, local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government leaders. By using these insights to guide future data-driven decisions, we can work together to create a stronger, more vibrant region that truly is greater.
For more information about our data selection, time of collection, processes or alike, please contact Evan Doyle, Community & Economic Development Program Manager.
Welcome to the Greater Iowa City, Inc. Community Data Dashboard! We are Johnson County’s one-stop shop for community and economic data.
Greater IC uses data to guide initiatives, strategic investments, and decision-making. Our data dashboard is a significant initiative shaped by insights from our county’s civic and business leaders. This dashboard will allow its users to:
In the fall of 2024, we released our first-ever benchmark report for Johnson County. This report utilized select business climate and quality of life data measures that are relevant and important for our county. All components of this initiative were selected from an iterative stakeholder engagement process in addition to Greater IC staff experience and expertise. Our Community Data Dashboard carries forward the work from our Data Digest through interactive, navigable visualizations.
In total, there are more than 30 data measures spanning eight sub-topics. For each measure within the report, we collected data for eight comparable counties nationwide in addition to Johnson County (shown below). The data measures heavily rely on publicly available data sources and reflect the most recent data available from that data source. By using publicly available data sources from credible agencies (e.g., U.S. Census Bureau, various state agencies), we have reliable and consistently collected information.
Benchmarking the same data points over time and comparing our county’s metrics to fair comparison counties provides a meaningful context for evaluating Johnson County’s performance.
Greater IC’s annual Data Digest report offers a comprehensive snapshot and detailed insights into the existing conditions of two focus areas within our Community Data Dashboard: 1) business climate and 2) quality of life. The report evaluates and addresses Johnson County’s biggest strengths and challenges that are proven through the data. Evaluating the data within the dashboard helps our organization understand how the greater Iowa City area is evolving over time and ensures that we remain focused on addressing the most pressing current challenges shown through our vetted data sources.
Each year that new annual data is updated to the dashboard, our Data Digest report reflects on what the year over year changes to the data points mean for our businesses, organizations, and residents. Explore the insights for each year’s data release below.
For every data point found within our Community Data Dashboard, Greater IC has collected those same data measures for our local 7-county region, including:
By collecting data from neighboring counties, we gain a clearer picture of how Johnson County’s business climate and quality of life stack up within our immediate region. These localized comparisons help us understand our competitive position in the region, identify shared challenges, and uncover opportunities for collaboration or improvement.
Greater Iowa City, Inc.’s mission is to inspire the Iowa City area to be greater by 1) elevating business, 2) investing in strategic initiatives, and 3) advocating for the economic resilience for the greater community. Our new dashboard highlights our ongoing initiatives, supported by data, and outlines our commitment to future progress in economic and community development and business support.
The Community Data Dashboard serves as a resource for our organization, local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government leaders. By using these insights to guide future data-driven decisions, we can work together to create a stronger, more vibrant region that truly is greater.
For more information about our data selection, time of collection, processes or alike, please contact Evan Doyle, Community & Economic Development Program Manager.
We are dedicated to creating resources and an ecosystem to help businesses thrive. We can guide you to the support you need.
Community & Economic Development Program Manager
evan@greateriowacity.com