Kalamazoo Community Indicators,
Healthy Futures
The Healthy Futures-Research & Evaluation Committee assessed the quality
of life in Kalamazoo County by collecting and analyzing county level data.
Twenty-seven indicators were addressed and collapsed into the following
four categories: Natality and Mortality, Education and Literacy, Income
and Economic Security, Risk-taking Behaviors and Violence.
Data are displayed through tables and charts accompanied with narrative
descriptions, an explanation of why the indicator was chosen,
limitations and trends.
Contact Healthy Futures (260) 337-4440
Web http://www.healthyfutures.org/
The link to the report may have changed.
Kalamazoo Community Indicators: 2002
Low Income Study: 2003
A compilation of the needs of residents of Kalamazoo County whose incomes
are below poverty or whose incomes place them among the "working poor."
Areas addressed include the number of children living in poverty, the
number of senior citizens living in poverty and socio-economic issues
affecting income and resources such as race, unemployment and housing
costs. Commissioned by the Kalamazoo County Human Services Department.
Available online at:
Poverty in Kalamazoo County, MI: 2003
http://gigan.hcob.wmich.edu/kclipp/
Needs Assessment Outline
A handy guide covering the topics essential for carrying out a comprehensive
needs assessment.
Region 3 Southwest Michigan HIV Service Network, Resource Directory
A committee of the Network analyzed the difference between needs of persons
living with HIV or AIDS in southwest Michigan and the resources available.
Directory includes resources for clients in Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch,
Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Hillsdale, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren
counties. Directory is organized by service, providing a list of agencies,
including the city and phone number where services can be obtained. A
separate section of the directory lists agencies alphabetically and includes
details such as hours, eligibility, and a brief description of services.
The availability and usefulness of this directory extends beyond clients
who are HIV positive. It is a valuable resource to any clinician or collaborative
agency. Available from the Region 3 Network - (269) 373-5160
Seniors Count in Kalamazoo; A Study of Older Adults in Kalamazoo County,
Michigan
The first comprehensive gathering of data on Kalamazoo County older adult
population in over a decade. This study, commissioned by the Area Agency
on Aging-Region III-A and the Kalamazoo County Human Services Department,
provides a rich array of data. Primary and secondary sources are utilized
to measure both needs and strengths of the senior population. Findings
are presented in easy to read charts and tables and accompanied by nontechnical
narrative. Data sources are included to assist other communities in replicating
study.
Zip Code and Census Tract Street Directory
A useful resource for locating either the zip code or census tract for
any address in Kalamazoo County. Streets are listed in alphabetical order,
providing the low and high building or house number for each zip code
and census tract area. For a look up of one or two streets or to order
the publication, contact John Sych, AICP Senior Planner, at Kalamazoo
County Planning Department (269) 384-8115
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