Rural Economic Development Tool
The Rural Economic Development Tool puts powerful, rural-specific data directly into the hands of the people building local economies.
Designed for rural leaders, entrepreneurs, economic developers, and researchers, the tool brings together 25 critical indicators that shape economic growth through technology-driven businesses—all in one clear, accessible platform. No data team required.
Users can explore county- and regional-level insights and benchmark their community against peer counties, similar levels of urbanization, and state trends—revealing where opportunity is emerging and where targeted investment can make the biggest impact.
Explore data across key drivers of rural economic growth:
- Workforce
Employment, wages, education, and occupational trends - Entrepreneurship
Business growth, private investment, self-employment, industry mix, and remote work - Infrastructure
Broadband availability and adoption, and computer access - Demographics
Population change, age, race and ethnicity, and income distribution - Quality of Life
Housing supply and cost-burdened renters and homeowners
Instead of relying on metro-centric averages or fragmented datasets, the Rural Economic Development Tool transforms complex information into actionable insight—helping communities plan with confidence, strengthen grant applications, and tell data-backed stories about their future.
Dive in, explore your data, and see what’s possible when rural economies are measured on their own terms.