LPL Civics Hub: Sustainability and Resilience by the Numbers

Transportation Methods by People in Onondaga County

Most Syracusans that commute to work do so alone in their vehicle (74.3%); while 7.99% of workers in Onondaga County carpool to and from work. 9.88% of the population works from home. Only 2.37% of Onondaga County workers use public transit.

Source = DATAUSA.io

Transportation - Average Commute Times in Onondaga County

Most Syracusans spend an average of 20.1 minutes commuting in each direction to and from work. This is less than the national average of roughly 27 minutes.

Source = DATAUSA.io

Environmental Resilience in CNY

The Environmental Resilience Scale runs from 0 to 1. A higher score means more resilience. Resilience is defined here as, "the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events" (University of South Carolina). Higher levels of resilience (seen on this map as darker purple) mean the area is more capable of surviving and recovering from disasters. Click the small ⓘ on the legend for more information.
Source = PolicyMap

CDC Social Vulnerability Index in Onondaga County

Social Vulnerability, "encompasses demographic and socioeconomic factors—such as poverty, limited access to transportation, and crowded housing—that make certain communities more susceptible to hazards and stressors" (CDC). Higher levels (seen on this map as darker purple) indicate those areas are more vulnerable. Click the small ⓘ on the legend for more information.
Source = PolicyMap

Which States Are Most Vulnerable to Climate Change?

The challenges of climate change will affect different areas in different ways. Here's a look at estimates of the impact of climate change on each state in the US.
Source = Statista

Estimated percent of households that used utility gas to heat their home

This map shows households that use natural gas for heating. Areas with higher percentages of houses using natural gas are indicated in darker orange. Click the small ⓘ on the legend for more information.
Source = PolicyMap

Heat and Health Index rank in 2024

The Heat and Health Index, "helps identify communities where people are most likely to experience harmful effects from heat", which includes preexisting conditions like, "Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), Diabetes, Obesity, [and] Poor Mental Health." (CDC). Higher ranks (shown on this map in darker red colors) indicate higher levels of vulnerability. Click the small ⓘ on the legend for more information.

Source = PolicyMap