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May 19, 2026
The West Boasts Both the Best and Worst Air Quality in the US

Where is the worst air quality in the US – and where can you breathe easiest? Our analysis of 2024 EPA data reveals a striking paradox: the American West is home to both the nation's cleanest and most polluted skies. From pristine high-desert counties in Arizona to the smog-choked valleys of Southern California, explore the full picture.

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May 12, 2026
Even as Housing Prices Rise, Average Household Size in the US Continues to Fall
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May 5, 2026
The Data Behind Why Your Monthly Electricity Bill Keeps Getting Higher
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April 27, 2026
Where Do Most Spanish Speakers Live in the US?
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April 21, 2026
Virginia Redistricting: Has Enough Changed Since the 2020 Census to Justify Redrawing the Lines?
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April 14, 2026
Meet Data Navigator: The Conversational Future of Community Data Analysis
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April 7, 2026

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The West Boasts Both the Best and Worst Air Quality in the US
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May 19, 2026
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5 Datasets That Can Be Used to Support Social Equity
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August 2, 2024
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April 25, 2024
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January 22, 2024
Now Live on Social Explorer the American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates
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December 11, 2023
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