Indicators in this index model were determined through a review of the literature and current practices, small area data availability, and stakeholder input. All data indicators are normalized to account for population density differences. The MCIC Community Vitality Index provides a composite score, made up of three mapable categories:



Values for each component score range from 1 (lowest observed value) to 100 (highest observed value). The values are averaged and then ranked together to produce the Community Vitality Index score for each tract.

Regional benchmarks for minimum, median, mean, and maximum values, as well as Community Vitality Index scores allow you to see how your area of interest compares to the region as a whole.

CVI Composite Score Range 1 - 100
Social Capital 33.3% of total composite Index	Economic Potential Score 33.3% of total composite Index	Community Amenities 33.3% of total composite Index
Civic Engagement (25% of component) Percent voting in most recent national (Nov.) election	Commercial Vitality (25% of component)  # business / sq. mi. value of small business loans / population	Art, Culture, Leisure and Amusements (25% of component) # opportunities w/in 3 miles
Community Diversity (25% of component) Age distributions, ethnic diversity, income mix	Buying Power (25% of component) Aggregate income /sq mi. Shelter cost burden	Restaurants (25% of component) # w/in 1 mile
Interaction Potential (25% of component) Common language, social support in household, available adults	Neighborhood Confidence, Investment (25% of component) Home ownership rates, rehab loan rates, percent occupied dwelling units	Community Institutions (25% of component) # libraries, houses of worship, higher education institutions w/in 2 miles
Stability (25% of component) Mobility, immigration	Workforce Potential (25% of component) Educational attainment, # wage earners/sq. mi, labor force participation	Health and Human Services (25% of component) # of providers w/in 3 miles

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