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    Data | Economic

    Data Dive: Social Security Beneficiaries

    ByShaye Morrison June 15, 2026June 23, 2026

    Over $1 trillion federal dollars are spent on Social Security each year. Read our latest blog to learn more about Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability benefits data.

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    Economic | Environment | Health | Special Topic

    The Health, Environmental, and Economic Impacts of Commuting

    ByJustin Krohn March 11, 2022August 6, 2026

    Commuting to work has significant impacts on personal health, the environment, and the economy. Learn more with SparkMap data in this blog!

    Read More The Health, Environmental, and Economic Impacts of CommutingContinue

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    Economic | Education | Map Room

    Explore the intersection of poverty and education: SparkMap’s Vulnerable Populations Footprint Tool

    ByMelissa De Bartolomeo April 8, 2021August 6, 2026

    Identify Vulnerable Populations with the SparkMap VPF Tool and help change health outcomes in the communities you care about.

    Read More Explore the intersection of poverty and education: SparkMap’s Vulnerable Populations Footprint ToolContinue



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