GapMaps GIS Data sourced from Applied Geographic Solutions includes over 40k Demographic variables across topics including estimates & projections on population, demographics, neighborhood segmentation, consumer spending, crime index & environmental risk available at census block level.

GapMaps Crime Risk Location data sourced from Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS) includes the latest crime risk indexes and projections available at census block level. Understand the relative crime risk across any location across the USA and Canada so you can make more informed business decisions.

GapMaps premium demographic data for USA and Canada sourced from Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS) includes an extensive range of the highest quality demographic and lifestyle segmentation products. All databases are derived from superior source data and the most sophisticated, refined, and proven methodologies.

Demographic Data attributes include:

Latest Estimates and Projections The estimates and projections database includes a wide range of core demographic data variables for the current year and 5- year projections, covering five broad topic areas: population, households, income, labor force, and dwellings.

Crime Risk Crime Risk is the result of an extensive analysis of a rolling seven years of FBI crime statistics. Based on detailed modeling of the relationships between crime and demographics, Crime Risk provides an accurate view of the relative risk of specific crime types (personal, property and total) at the block and block group level.

Panorama Segmentation AGS has created a segmentation system for the United States called Panorama. Panorama has been coded with the MRI Survey data to bring you Consumer Behavior profiles associated with this segmentation system.

Business Counts Business Counts is a geographic summary database of business establishments, employment, occupation and retail sales.

Non-Resident Population The AGS non-resident population estimates utilize a wide range of data sources to model the factors which drive tourists to particular locations, and to match that demand with the supply of available accommodations.

Consumer Expenditures AGS provides current year and 5-year projected expenditures for over 390 individual categories that collectively cover almost 95% of household spending.

Retail Potential This tabulation utilizes the Census of Retail Trade tables which cross-tabulate store type by merchandise line.

Environmental Risk The environmental suite of data consists of several separate database components including: -Weather Risks -Seismological Risks -Wildfire Risk -Climate -Air Quality -Elevation and terrain

Primary Use Cases for AGS Demographic Data:

1. Retail (eg. Fast Food/ QSR, Cafe, Fitness, Supermarket/Grocery)
2. Customer Profiling: get a detailed understanding of the demographic & segmentation profile of your customers, where they work and their spending potential
3. Analyse your trade areas at a granular census block level using all the key metrics
4. Site Selection: Identify optimal locations for future expansion and benchmark performance across existing locations.
5. Target Marketing: Develop effective marketing strategies to acquire more customers.

6. Integrate AGS demographic data with your existing GIS or BI platform to generate powerful visualizations.

7. Finance / Insurance (eg. Hedge Funds, Investment Advisors, Investment Research, REITs, Private Equity, VC)

8. Network Planning

9. Customer (Risk) Profiling for insurance/loan approvals

10. Target Marketing

11. Competitive Analysis

12. Market Optimization

13. Commercial Real-Estate (Brokers, Developers, Investors, Single & Multi-tenant O/O)

14. Tenant Recruitment

15. Target Marketing

16. Market Potential / Gap Analysis

17. Marketing / Advertising (Billboards/OOH, Marketing Agencies, Indoor Screens)

18. Customer Profiling

19. Target Marketing

20. Market Share Analysis

GapMaps Panorama Segmentation Data from Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS) is built on over three decades of experience in the creation and use of geodemographic segmentation systems in the United States and Canada. Building on and integrating the existing suite of AGS modeling and analytical tools, GapMaps Panorama Segmentation Data creates actionable perspective on an increasingly complex and rapidly churning demographic landscape.

GapMaps Segmentation Data consists of sixty eight segments currently paired with the industry leading GfK MRI survey, providing the essential linkage between neighborhood demographics and consumer preferences and attitudes.

The segments include: 01 One Percenters 02 Peak Performers 03 Second City Moguls 04 Sprawl Success 05 Transitioning Affluent Families 06 Best of Both Worlds 07 Upscale Diversity 08 Living the Dream 09 Successful Urban Refugees 10 Emerging Leaders 11 Affluent Newcomers 12 Mainstream Established Suburbs 13 Cowboy Country 14 American Playgrounds 15 Comfortable Retirement 16 Spacious Suburbs 17 New American Dreams 18 Small Town Middle Managers 19 Outer Suburban Affluence 20 Rugged Individualists 21 New Suburban Style 22 Up and Coming Suburban Diversity 23 Enduring Heartland 24 Isolated Hispanic Neighborhoods 25 Hipsters and Geeks 26 High Density Diversity 27 Young Coastal Technocrats 28 Asian-Hispanic Fusion 29 Big Apple Dreamers 30 True Grit 31 Working Hispania 32 Struggling Singles 33 Nor'Easters 34 Midwestern Comforts 35 Generational Dreams 36 Olde New England 37 Faded Industrial Dreams 38 Failing Prospects 39 Second City Beginnings 40 Beltway Commuters 41 Garden Variety Suburbia 42 Rising Fortunes 43 Classic Interstate Suburbia 44 Pacific Second City 45 Northern Blues 46 Recessive Singles 47 Simply Southern 48 Tex-Mex 49 Sierra Siesta 50 Great Plains, Great Struggles 51 Boots and Brews 52 Great Open Country 53 Classic Dixie 54 Off the Beaten Path 55 Hollows and Hills 56 Gospel and Guns 57 Cap and Gown 58 Marking Time 59 Hispanic Working Poor 60 Bordertown Blues 61 Communal Living 62 Living Here in Allentown 63 Southern Small City Blues 64 Struggling Southerners 65 Forgotten Towns 66 Post Industrial Trauma 67 Starting Out 68 Rust Belt Poverty

This map is a modified version of the "Crime Rates" map by Jim Herries. You can read about his map here.This is a map of comparative crime rates across the United States at various levels of detail. The crime index compares the average local crime level to that of the United States as a whole. An index value of 100 is average. A crime index of 120 indicates that crime in that area is 20 percent above the national average.The crime data is provided by Applied Geographic Solutions, Inc. (AGS). AGS created models using the FBI Uniform Crime Report databases as the primary data source and using an initial range of about 65 socio-economic characteristics taken from the 2000 Census and AGS’ current year estimates. The crimes included in the models include murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. This data is for the year 2010. The total crime index incorporates all crimes and provides a useful measure of the relative overall crime rate in an area. However, these are unweighted indexes, meaning that a murder is weighted no more heavily than a purse snatching in the computations. The geography depicts states, counties, Census tracts and Census block groups. The Census tracts and block groups help identify neighborhood-level variation in the crime data.

GapMaps Consumer Behaviour Data from Applied Geographic Solutions includes an enhanced data series which consists of approximately 1800 indexes of product consumption, lifestyle preferences, product ownership and attitudes. Get deep insight into the consumption patterns and preferences of consumers.

This map shows a comparable measure of crime in the United States. The crime index compares the average local crime level to that of the United States as a whole. An index of 100 is average. A crime index of 120 indicates that crime in that area is 20 percent above the national average.The crime data is provided by Applied Geographic Solutions, Inc. (AGS). AGS created models using the FBI Uniform Crime Report databases as the primary data source and using an initial range of about 65 socio-economic characteristics taken from the 2000 Census and AGS’ current year estimates. The crimes included in the models include murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The total crime index incorporates all crimes and provides a useful measure of the relative “overall” crime rate in an area. However, these are unweighted indexes, meaning that a murder is weighted no more heavily than a purse snatching in the computations. The geography depicts states, counties, Census tracts and Census block groups. An urban/rural "mask" layer helps you identify crime patterns in rural and urban settings. The Census tracts and block groups help identify neighborhood-level variation in the crime data.------------------------The Civic Analytics Network collaborates on shared projects that advance the use of data visualization and predictive analytics in solving important urban problems related to economic opportunity, poverty reduction, and addressing the root causes of social problems of equity and opportunity. For more information see About the Civil Analytics Network.

The GapMaps Consumer Behavior database sourced from Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS) is derived from an analysis of the MRI surveys using Panorama. Each of the approximately 40,000 records in the MRI survey is geocoded then assigned the Panorama code of the block group. The results are then summarized for each variable over the sixty-eight segments, in effect providing the average value for each Panorama segment. For example, a variable such as “Shopped at Macy’s” is computed by summarizing the records for each segment as a yes/no response, then finding the average percentage of households in each segment who shopped at Macy’s. This is often referred to as a profile.

The profile is then applied to geographic areas by making the assumption that households in demographically similar neighborhoods will tend to have similar consumption patterns as a result of their similar economic means, life stage, and other characteristics. The result is a series of estimates for geographic areas which measure the relative propensity of consumers in each geographic area to shop at particular stores, own various household items, and engage in activities.

In most cases, these should be considered as relative indicators, since local differences may result in different behavior. In addition, in some cases, variables must be considered as potential only, since the activity or store may not be locally available.

This map shows a comparable measure of crime in the United States. The crime index compares the average local crime level to that of the United States as a whole. An index of 100 is average. A crime index of 120 indicates that crime in that area is 20 percent above the national average.The crime data is provided by Applied Geographic Solutions, Inc. (AGS). AGS created models using the FBI Uniform Crime Report databases as the primary data source and using an initial range of about 65 socio-economic characteristics taken from the 2000 Census and AGS’ current year estimates. The crimes included in the models include murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The total crime index incorporates all crimes and provides a useful measure of the relative “overall” crime rate in an area. However, these are unweighted indexes, meaning that a murder is weighted no more heavily than a purse snatching in the computations. The geography depicts states, counties, Census tracts and Census block groups. An urban/rural "mask" layer helps you identify crime patterns in rural and urban settings. The Census tracts and block groups help identify neighborhood-level variation in the crime data.------------------------The Civic Analytics Network collaborates on shared projects that advance the use of data visualization and predictive analytics in solving important urban problems related to economic opportunity, poverty reduction, and addressing the root causes of social problems of equity and opportunity. For more information see About the Civil Analytics Network.

IntroductionGeographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis are emerging tools for global health, but it is unclear to what extent they have been applied to HIV research in Africa. To help inform researchers and program implementers, this scoping review documents the range and depth of published HIV-related GIS and spatial analysis research studies conducted in Africa.MethodsA systematic literature search for articles related to GIS and spatial analysis was conducted through PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases. Using pre-specified inclusion criteria, articles were screened and key data were abstracted. Grounded, inductive analysis was conducted to organize studies into meaningful thematic areas.Results and discussionThe search returned 773 unique articles, of which 65 were included in the final review. 15 different countries were represented. Over half of the included studies were published after 2014. Articles were categorized into the following non-mutually exclusive themes: (a) HIV geography, (b) HIV risk factors, and (c) HIV service implementation. Studies demonstrated a broad range of GIS and spatial analysis applications including characterizing geographic distribution of HIV, evaluating risk factors for HIV, and assessing and improving access to HIV care services.ConclusionsGIS and spatial analysis have been widely applied to HIV-related research in Africa. The current literature reveals a diversity of themes and methodologies and a relatively young, but rapidly growing, evidence base.

This map shows a comparable measure of crime in the United States. The crime index compares the average local crime level to that of the United States as a whole. An index of 100 is average. A crime index of 120 indicates that crime in that area is 20 percent above the national average.The crime data is provided by Applied Geographic Solutions, Inc. (AGS). AGS created models using the FBI Uniform Crime Report databases as the primary data source and using an initial range of about 65 socio-economic characteristics taken from the 2000 Census and AGS’ current year estimates. The crimes included in the models include murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The total crime index incorporates all crimes and provides a useful measure of the relative “overall” crime rate in an area. However, these are unweighted indexes, meaning that a murder is weighted no more heavily than a purse snatching in the computations. The geography depicts states, counties, Census tracts and Census block groups. An urban/rural "mask" layer helps you identify crime patterns in rural and urban settings. The Census tracts and block groups help identify neighborhood-level variation in the crime data.------------------------The Civic Analytics Network collaborates on shared projects that advance the use of data visualization and predictive analytics in solving important urban problems related to economic opportunity, poverty reduction, and addressing the root causes of social problems of equity and opportunity. For more information see About the Civil Analytics Network.

The Census@Leicester datasets include socio-demographic data from the 2001, 2011, and 2021 Leicester censuses to enable the exploration of recent historical trends. It also includes data from the 2021 census for both Nottingham and Coventry to enable comparisons with other cities.

This online resource that can be used for teaching and research purposes by staff and students and to create a legacy for the Census@Leicester Project.

This map shows a comparable measure of crime in the United States. The crime index compares the average local crime level to that of the United States as a whole. An index of 100 is average. A crime index of 120 indicates that crime in that area is 20 percent above the national average.The crime data is provided by Applied Geographic Solutions, Inc. (AGS). AGS created models using the FBI Uniform Crime Report databases as the primary data source and using an initial range of about 65 socio-economic characteristics taken from the 2000 Census and AGS’ current year estimates. The crimes included in the models include murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The total crime index incorporates all crimes and provides a useful measure of the relative “overall” crime rate in an area. However, these are unweighted indexes, meaning that a murder is weighted no more heavily than a purse snatching in the computations. The geography depicts states, counties, Census tracts and Census block groups. An urban/rural "mask" layer helps you identify crime patterns in rural and urban settings. The Census tracts and block groups help identify neighborhood-level variation in the crime data.------------------------The Civic Analytics Network collaborates on shared projects that advance the use of data visualization and predictive analytics in solving important urban problems related to economic opportunity, poverty reduction, and addressing the root causes of social problems of equity and opportunity. For more information see About the Civil Analytics Network.

Vectorized version of the Land Monitor Salinity Extent – South West of Western Australia 1998 dataset. Salinity mapped in raster format with 25-m pixels. The Land Monitor salinity mapping process uses satellite imagery, high-resolution topographic data, ground information and ancillary GIS data sets to map areas of severely salt-affected land identified in consecutive satellite (Landsat TM) scenes (Furby et al 2010). To update the 1990 and 1998 estimates, the spatial-temporal methodology was re-applied using the same approach but took advantage of the latest data and improved computational resources (Caccetta et al 2022). Any changes in the extent of salt affected land detected by Land Monitor in the updated salinity mapping are most likely within the severe salinity class and may represent either expansions of this class of salinity or improvements in the condition of severely salt affected land or in the reduction of commission errors (compared to the original mapping). This data has converted the salt effected areas to a vector geodatabase. Additional post processing to remove urban areas has been applied.

Vectorized version of the Land Monitor Salinity Extent – South West of Western Australia 2018 dataset. Salinity mapped in raster format with 25-m pixels. The Land Monitor salinity mapping process uses satellite imagery, high-resolution topographic data, ground information and ancillary GIS data sets to map areas of severely salt-affected land identified in consecutive satellite (Landsat TM) scenes (Furby et al 2010). To update the 1990 and 1998 estimates, the spatial-temporal methodology was re-applied using the same approach but took advantage of the latest data and improved computational resources (Caccetta et al 2022). Any changes in the extent of salt affected land detected by Land Monitor in the updated salinity mapping are most likely within the severe salinity class and may represent either expansions of this class of salinity or improvements in the condition of severely salt affected land or in the reduction of commission errors (compared to the original mapping). This data has converted the salt effected areas to a vector geodatabase. Additional post processing to remove urban areas has been applied.