The indicators in the presentation below were chosen based on a review of the literature, input from experts at the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, and feedback from the Georgia House of Representatives' Budget and Research Office, who originally requested a limited number of indicators for statewide comparison and to benchmark progress in rural development at the county level. Together these indicators can be used to benchmark and measure progress in economic development.
This indicator captures the midpoint of household income for a county; 50 percent of households have an income higher and 50 percent of households have an income lower.
This indicator captures the section of the population aged 16 and older who participate in the workforce - employed or seeking employment.
Entrepreneurial Breadth and Depth
These indicators are measures of entrepreneurial activity.
This indicator describes the highest level of education individuals have completed.
3rd Grade Language Arts Proficiency
Language arts proficiency is a proxy for reading ability. Studies have shown students who have not learned to read by third grade graduate high school and attend college at lower levels than their peers.
This indicator is equal to the revenue raised from each additional mill levied by a county or county school district.
These indicators rank Georgia counties, best to worst, 1 to 159, on health outcomes and factors.
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Establishments Per 10,000 People
This is a quality of life indicator equal to the number of establishments that fall under NAICS code 71 per 10,000 people.
