Question: What years does this dataset cover?
Answer: Budget shares: 2012–2023. Social indicators: 2010–2024. Crime: 1979–2024 (if applicable to this product).

 

Question: What are the data sources?
Answer: U.S. Census GS00SG01 (state finance), ACS (social), HUD PIT (homelessness), FBI (crime). See Methodology page for details.

 

Question: How do I get the data after purchase?
Answer: After payment, you’ll receive an email with a download link and a link to the product page where CSV and PDF are available.

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Question: What format are the files in?
Answer: All data is provided in CSV format (easy to use in Excel, Google Sheets, R, or Python) and PDF summaries for quick reference.

 

Question: Do I need special software to use the files?
Answer: No. CSV files can be opened in Excel, Google Sheets, or any standard data tool. PDFs can be viewed on any device.

 

Question: How often is the data updated?
Answer: Budget shares are updated annually, social indicators as new ACS/HUD releases are published, and crime data is updated annually by the FBI.

 

Question: Can I use this data in my research or publication?
Answer: Yes. You may use the data for research, reporting, or analysis with attribution to the original sources (U.S. Census Bureau, HUD, FBI, etc.).

 

Question: Do you offer refunds?
Answer: Because these are digital downloads, refunds are not available after purchase. Please review product details carefully before buying.

 

Question: Do you provide state-by-state packages or a national bundle?
Answer: Yes. You can purchase individual state data packages or an all-in-one bundle that includes all 50 states (plus DC, if applicable).

 

Question: Who is this data for?
Answer: Journalists, researchers, policymakers, students, and anyone interested in understanding state budgets, social conditions, and crime trends.

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