The United States Prosperity Index 2020

The Legatum Institute’s United States Prosperity Index provides a comprehensive picture of prosperity for the 50 states of the Union and Washington D.C., as well as the 829 counties of eight selected states: California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Montana, New York, Oklahoma, and Texas.

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State by State

The state-level Index allows the potential of each state to be identified and understood and shows where targeted policy interventions could help every state become more prosperous.

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County by County

The county-level Index allows a more detailed comparison of prosperity within and between the eight selected states to enable more targeted policy responses to drive tangible improvements in prosperity.

Rankings

The U.S. Prosperity Index consists of 11 pillars, built upon 48 actionable policy areas (elements), and is underpinned by over 200 indicators.

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Reports and Data

As well as the U.S. Prosperity Index report, you can download a range of content including state and county profile datasheets, a detailed methodology report, and the full 2020 dataset.

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Insights + Events

Measuring Prosperity in Nebraska | A Webinar on Social and Economic Wellbeing

We partnered with the Platte Institute to discuss prosperity in Nebraska

December 17, 2020

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Hillbilly Elegy - the data behind the story

Exploring the accuracy of the portrayal of Appalachia in Hillbilly Elegy based on data from the U.S. Prosperity Index

December 4, 2020

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‘Advancing The Dream’: a roadmap to a more prosperous America

Online webinar to launch the Legatum Institute’s 2020 United States Prosperity Index

September 14, 2020

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About the USPI

The United States Prosperity Index is published by London-based think-tank the Legatum Institute. It is a transformational tool designed to help state and county leaders, policymakers, investors, business leaders, philanthropists, journalists, researchers, and citizens strengthen the pathways from poverty to prosperity across the nation.