ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY INDICATORS REPORT
In partnership with the Children and Families Commission of Orange County and County of Orange, OCBC provides research for the highly regarded Orange County Community Indicators Report.

2009 marks the 10th anniversary of the Orange County Community Indicators Project. For the past decade, this report has shown how the county is changing and how we compare with peer regions in terms of our economy, education, health, safety, environment and civic life.

Modeled after successful programs in the state and nation, the Community Indicators Project serves as an ongoing and dynamic measurement tool which can support a variety of local and regional initiatives concerned with the wellbeing of the county.

While it is difficult for any community progress report to capture the impact of the severe national economic downturn upon the region during 2008, the report continues to provide valuable insights during these uncertain economic times. The relative strengths and weaknesses of our region compared to our peers is again showcased throughout the 2009 report and will continue to guide efforts to maintain and improve the quality of life in Orange County. Perhaps more importantly, the financial crisis of 2008 suggests that a focus on the more fundamental, long-term attributes of a strong regional economy is an even more important measure of financial health. In times of tightening credit and access to capital, the competitive strength and capacity of a region is critical for future investment opportunities.

Download the 2010 Orange County Community Indicators Report here

Download the 2009 Orange County Community Indicators Report here | 2009 Unemployment and Nonprofit Indicators

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