The Vital Condition of Belonging and Civic Muscle
Belonging and Civic Muscle is one of seven interrelated “vital conditions” that comprise the Vital Conditions for Community Health and Well-being Framework. Belonging and Civic Muscle is both a Vital Condition and a practical capacity that is necessary for equitable success in every other area of the work.
Belonging and Civic Muscle ensures all members of a community:
- Are valued
- Feel connected to and supported by the community
- Are allowed to make meaningful contributions
- Have a hand in shaping the community’s future
Measuring Belonging & Civic Muscle in the Inland Empire
The following data visualization allows you to explore Belonging and Civic Muscle 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.