States

Data Updates: Measuring Evictions during the COVID-19 Crisis

Since our July report, eviction policies related to COVID-19 continue to evolve. Our updates capture weekly eviction filing counts for 63 jurisdictions across the United States—that’s approximately 13 percent of renter households in the country. Read More  

Rural Employment in Four States: A Story of Specialization and Change (2010 through 2019)

Is specializing in an industry the way to economic success or the road to economic challenges for rural communities? It depends on the community’s resilience. Read More  

Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Cause an Urban Exodus? Data Updates for Tables and Figures

As a followup to our District Data Brief on the pandemic's effect on urban migration, select tables and figures have been updated with more recent data. Read More  

Building Resilient Communities Takes a Network: Group Shares Success Stories, Resources, and Opportunities to Connect

Communities and regional partners in eastern Kentucky are joining forces—sharing resources, solutions, and stories of success—to promote a resilient economy. Read More  

The threat of eviction during COVID-19: Perspectives from Cleveland’s Ohio City

Renters and landlords and the legal system. We spoke to Clevelanders about the difficulties caused by the pandemic and solutions that show promise for times of crisis and times of relative stability. Explore the story for insights from a tenant who was furloughed, a landlord with a small number or properties, a Housing Court judge, and a Legal Aid attorney. Read more