Thriving communities know when and how to flex their civic muscle.
Use the Civic Muscle Index to identify peer counties and explore measures of belonging, contribution, leadership, and vitality.
Belonging
Communities with livable incomes, engaged youth, and vibrant cultures help residents feel safe and ready to get involved with local opportunities and civic life.
Contribution
Citizens who volunteer and organizations that provide meaningful social services are just a few ways communities demonstrate a culture of contribution.
Leadership
Community leadership is about bringing people together, fostering trust, and working towards goals that will make a positive difference across people and places.
Vitality
Community vitality is the health, strength, and vibrancy of a place. It demonstrates how well a community functions socially, economically, culturally, and environmentally.
How Strong is Your Community’s Civic Muscle?
Use the Civic Muscle Index and Peer County Tool to Identify Strengths + Opportunities for Growth