March 2021 Newsletter
Spring Forward With ND Compass
Use Compass Points As A Guide.
The NEWLY RELEASED Compass Points (launched today!) brings a new element to this already useful data publication. The need for timely and relevant data to make immediate decisions and plan for the future in light of the pandemic is paramount.

Now, as everyone feels the effects of the pandemic, the 2021 Compass Points examines the impact of COVID-19 on North Dakota households and those most at risk. In addition, the 2021 Compass Points continues to capture the current state of North Dakota, how North Dakota fares in relation to other states, and measures of progress over time in key topic areas. The goal of this publication is to provide data and analysis to better identify and build understanding about key issues and opportunities facing the state of North Dakota.

Many thanks to the Dakota Medical Foundation for once again sponsoring the Compass Points.
Use New Dashboards As A Springboard.
North Dakota communities and organizations need now, more than ever, access to reliable and vetted data in context, to help them identify, plan, and respond to the wide-ranging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recently, the Center for Social Research at NDSU analyzed the U.S. Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey microdata to examine impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on North Dakota households with children.

To visualize the results of this study, North Dakota Compass is supplementing its usual data offerings with a series of dashboards. The dashboards report selected effects of COVID-19 on North Dakota households related to household economics, food insufficiency, mental health, health care, and education. This month's article highlights the main findings of the study and introduces the new dashboards.
Shed Light On Data.
Reduced access to medical care is a serious impact of the pandemic since delaying medical care can result in health complications and even death.

In North Dakota, the highest percentage of adults who delayed medical care because of COVID-19 was reported at the beginning of May 2020, with a couple of other peaks during the month of June 2020. Mid-January 2021, one in four adults reported delaying medical care because of the pandemic.
Get The Help You Need.
Volunteering is a form of civic engagement that brings significant benefits to individuals and communities.
In North Dakota, 35 percent of residents (age 16 and older) volunteered in the past year. Which age group volunteered the most?
Thankful For Our Supporters.
North Dakota Compass is fortunate to have organizations that believe in, support, and invest in its mission to measure progress and inspire action.
Heartfelt thanks to the Bush Foundation and the Otto Bremer Trust for new grant awards that will help us keep North Dakota informed on the latest demographic and socio-economic data and trends. 

Many thanks also to North Dakota Compass Members, NDSU Extension and North Dakota Census Office who continue to support our work in these most challenging times. In addition, we would like to express our gratitude to all ND Compass past members who supported the project throughout the years.

Spring Forward With More Data.
Fast forward to Spring with more data. Make sure you check back often for the newest data available.

Data and charts updated in February 2021.

AGING
Volunteerism (4 charts)

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Volunteerism (11 charts)

Preschool enrollment (2 charts)

HEALTH

WORKFORCE