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Health and Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Neighborhoods

In addition to the thousands of Marion County residents who have been hospitalized and hundreds who have died, COVID-19 resulted in many business closures, leaving thousands unemployed or underemployed. In this report, we identify the areas in Indianapolis most affected by COVID-19, define some of the challenges families in these areas are facing, and explore ways inequity plays a role in the risk, outcomes, and impact.

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Coronavirus Data Hub

Maps, data, and dashboards from the Polis Center with local data about COVID-19.

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Getting Groceries: Food Access Across Groups, Neighborhoods, and Time

208,000 people live in food deserts in Indianapolis, an increase since 2016. Importantly, 10,500 households without cars live in transit food deserts, where grocery stores are not easily accessible by bus.

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The Changing Landscape of Poverty

Poverty is increasing in Central Indiana, especially in Interstate Neighborhoods (built in the 1960s and 1970s). Pre-War Neighborhoods have long had the highest poverty rates, but Interstate Neighborhoods have surpassed the city’s core in terms of the number of people in poverty.

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SAVI empowers nonprofits, governments, and citizens with the community information they need. We bring together many data sources to power our SAVI tools and our research. Communities use this information to plan, to secure and target resources, and to advocate.

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Animated Map of New U.S. COVID-19 Cases Over Time

Oct 9, 2020

The incidence of new COVID-19 cases has not been the same over time throughout the country. This animated map shows the 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people. This allows us to view the spread and incidence of the virus regardless of population...