- Most Affordable and Fastest-Growing Cities in the Mountain West, 2026Collection: Cities & Metros Author: Cason Noll, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents data on the most affordable and fastest-growing cities among the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The data are sourced from MoneyLion’s “50 Most Affordable, Fastest-Growing Cities” report, which analyzed and ranked U.S…
- Sources of Energy Production in Mountain West States, 2026Collection: Environment Author: Kahlen Coss, Yash Kalla, Kian Parikh, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents data on electricity generation and energy sources in March 2026 for five Mountain West states: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. Each state's share of total U.S. electricity production and its generation by source (coal,…
- Financial Health and Wealth in the Mountain West, 2019 - 2022Collection: Economic Development & Workforce Author: Sean Curry, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents data on three indicators of household financial health in the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah between 2019 and 2022. The Urban Institute’s Financial Health and Wealth Dashboard includes data…
- Fertility and Birth Rates in the Mountain West, 2024Collection: Health Author: Sydney Mitchell, Maisoon Faris, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet reports 2024 data on the overall birth rate and birth-related health measures in the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. This fact sheet…
- Scheduled Coal Plant Retirements in the Mountain West, 2022-2031Collection: Environment Author: Kerima Awol, Sophia Booth, Ty Tan, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents data on publicly announced coal-fired power plant retirements in five Mountain West states: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, between 2022 and 2031. The Visual Capitalist’s 2021 report, “Road to Decarbonization: U…
- ICE Arrests in the Mountain West, 2025Collection: Criminal Justice Author: Cason Noll, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents data from the Prison Policy Initiative briefing on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest data for the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah from January to October of 2025. This fact sheet reports the number of…
- Degrees and Certificates Awarded to Native American Students in Nevada, 2010-2022Collection: Higher Education Author: Devin Streuter, Kevin Yang, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents data on certificates and degrees awarded to Native Americans from the Nevada System of Higher Education’s (NSHE) teaching institutions —College of Southern Nevada (CSN), Great Basin College (GBC), Nevada State University (NSU),…
- Manufactured Homes in the Mountain West, 2025Collection: Housing & Real Estate Author: Yiselle Olivas Ruiz, Dre Boyd-Weatherly, Taylor Volk, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents 2025 data on manufactured homes in the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The Construction Coverage report, “U.S. States Investing Most in…
- Innovation Hubs in Mountain West Cities, 2025Collection: Economic Development & Workforce Author: Cason Noll, Sean Curry, Olivia K. Cheche, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents data on 20 innovation-dense Mountain West cities across Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The CommercialCafe report, “Santa Clara, Berkeley & Tempe Lead Among Western Innovation Hubs…
- Commute Times and Remote Workers in Mountain West Cities, 2019-2023Collection: Transportation & Infrastructure Author: Maisoon Faris, Mia Tschan, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents 2019 to 2023 data on city-wide travel times, the number of remote workers, and the amount of time lost and saved by commuters across seven Mountain West cities: Mesa, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Colorado Springs, CO; Denver, CO;…
- Credential Shortages in Higher Education Programs in Mountain West Metro Areas, 2024Collection: Economic Development & Workforce Author: Isabelle G. Graham, Kristian Thymianos, Olivia K. Cheche, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet reports data on workforce demand for middle-skills jobs across five high-paying occupational categories: healthcare, management, blue-collar, protective services, and STEM. The Georgetown University Center on Education and the…
- People Who Moved in the Mountain West, 2024Collection: Cities & Metros Author: Anthony Arroyo, Sydney Mitchell, Maisoon Faris, Olivia K. Cheche, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr. Abstract: This fact sheet presents 2024 data on state and city-level mobility rates across the Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. Point2Homes’ “Mobility Rates Reach Record Low…