50 |
95.0 |
Index |
2.4.4 |
2.0 |
CPE |
Community Planning & Engagement Coordination |
5.5 |
SCC |
Social Capital & Cohesion |
The community social capital that helps society function effectively, including social networks between individuals, neighbors, organizations, and governments, and the degree of connection and sense of “belongingness” among residents. |
M189 |
Number of annual volunteer hours per state resident, 15 years and older |
Community residents who volunteer, like those who vote, have long been associated with more cohesive communities. This measure is another way of indirectly capturing the community-level benefits derived from those who "give back" or volunteer their time. |
CPS Volunteer Supplement |
Current Population Survey (CPS), Volunteer Supplement data analyzed by PMO personnel. |
2012—2015, 2017 |
Respondents may be inclined to over-report the number of hours they volunteer. Also, certain communities that have strong social cohesion may have a low reported rate, such as settings where both parents work full-time and may not have time to volunteer. |