The Vital Condition of Meaningful Work and Wealth
Meaningful Work and Wealth is one of seven interrelated “vital conditions” that comprise the Vital Conditions for Community Health and Well-being Framework.
Personal, family, and community wealth provides the means for healthy, secure lives. That includes good-paying, fulfilling jobs and careers, and financial security that extends across the life span.
People are happy when their work is productive and rewarding. Beyond the importance of earning a paycheck, meaningful work lifts up entire families and communities. Wealth shapes living standards not only for people today, but also for future generations. Being able to afford assets, like a home or a computer, allows people to participate more fully in work, school, and community life.
Measuring Meaningful Work & Wealth in the Inland Empire
The following data visualization allows you to explore Meaningful Work & Wealth in our region. These community conditions represent a starting point for our shared understanding. It is essential to pair the numbers with local knowledge and experience for a more complete picture.
To begin, select your area from the drop-down menu below. The measures have both state and national benchmarks. You can toggle between the national and state data by using the benchmark button below. The scores on the right offer a quick gauge of how that community indicator is doing relative to the benchmark. A red score indicates that the measure is performing worse than the selected benchmark. A grey score indicates that the measure is similar to the benchmark. A green score indicates the measure is performing better than the benchmark.