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Civic Quality

Civic Quality measures the affordability of a region, the health and safety of its citizens, and the recreational opportunities that impact its quality of life.

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Food Access

Struggles with hunger may reflect the need for households to make trade-offs between multiple basic needs, and among children may affect academic, physical, and social development.

Food Insecurity

2025 TAKEAWAYS

Food insecurity remains a challenge, with just under 13% of residents affected. Tampa Bay holds on to our rank in 16th place despite being slightly better than the national average in this indicator.

INCREASING VALUES

  • Represents an increase in the number of residents who face food insecurity
  • This may also impact the physical and mental wellbeing of residents, and educational performance for children and young adults.

DECREASING VALUES

  • Represents increased food access, which may reflect overall improved financial circumstances of the household, or increased access to affordable, healthy options within the community.

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS

  • Food Deserts/ Food Swamps
  • Inflation 
  • Access to Transportation 
  • Household Income
  • Easier or increased access to Federal assistance, such as SNAP benefits
  • Increased availability and presence of non-profit resources