Linda Zellmer Government Information & Data Services Librarian Western Illinois University

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Linda Zellmer Government Information & Data Services Librarian Western Illinois University

What is a Community Profile? A collection of information that provides a composite picture of a community. Sample Components: Geography Government Demography Economy Socio-economic advantages (disadvantages) Social/community services

Illinois Community Profiles Available on the web at: ommunity_Development/CommProfiles/ and earch.do. ommunity_Development/CommProfiles/ earch.do Not available for all Illinois communities. Web version and PDF (do not contain the same information).

Community Profile Contents Most community profiles developed or hosted by state economic development agencies. Contents of profiles differ from state to state. Ideally, the profile should be a snapshot, not a book. Well-organized, easy to find information.

Rural Community Profiles Lorna Aldrich & Lorin Kusmin, Rural Economic Development: What makes rural communities grow? USDA Agriculture Information Bulletin no Factors cited: Demographic Labor market Education Local taxes & expenditures Transportation Business & Banking Structure Amenities Nearby metropolitan areas Economic base

Contents General Information. Community Facilities. Government & Government Services. Statistics (Demographics). Business Information. Transportation & Infrastructure.

General Information History (when incorporated). Location (describe major highways & distance to nearby major metropolitan areas). Map (a picture is worth a thousand words). Climate (frozen chosen or broiling toiling). Principal economic activities. Local economic development organization.

Community Facilities Education (elementary, secondary, school test scores, cost per student). Post-secondary education (community college, technical school, university, other training schools). Banking & Finance (number of banks, savings & loans, credit unions). Child care. Communication & telecommunications. Health & medical (hospitals & doctors). Hotels/restaurants/meeting space. Quality of Life (recreation, sports, parks, attractions, events).

Government & Government Services Type of local government. Local officials (name of mayor or similar official). City manager (name). County officials (name and offices). Planning & zoning (incorporated & county areas). Public Safety & Community services (crime rates). State government (local legislators & districts) Federal government (legislators & districts).

Statistics Labor Force / City & County Demographics (population [historical, current, projected], age distribution). City & County Incomes (median, per capita). Employment & wages (sectors, number of workers, salaries). Housing (types, age, number). Housing costs (rent, home values). Unemployment rate.

Business Information Business costs. Growth indicators (building permits, taxable sales, assessed value). Local industries & businesses (recent locations & expansion, employment by industry type). Business Regulations & Permits. Taxes (including business taxes). Regulations & permits. Sites available. Incentives.

Transportation & Infrastructure Roads, highway & rail access. Public transportation. Utilities (including costs) – electricity, natural gas, water supply, wastewater treatment. Airports. Commute times.

Sources of Information American FactFinder (U.S. Census Bureau). Bureau of Labor Statistics. Illinois School Report Cards. Local Government Agencies. State Agencies. Phone Book.