Research

Building the Data and Evaluation Capacity of Nonprofits in the Greater Houston Area

Through a series of case studies in partnership with United Way, the Kinder Institute is teaching organizations to use data to better serve the community.

Hurricane Beryl: Recovery One Year Later

About 1 in 10 residents are still struggling to recover from Hurricane Beryl.

Sense of Achievement, Belonging and Connectedness

Young adults and low-income earners report feeling less connected and supported.

Attitudes Toward Mass Deportation and Immigration Policy Preferences

Nearly 10,000 residents were surveyed regarding their preferences for various immigration policies, including mass deportation.

Food Insecurity in Houston and Harris County

About 2 in 5 Houston and Harris County households are food insecure, nearly three times the national average.

Getting Back to Normal After Extreme Weather: Houston-Area Residents’ Recovery Following Hurricane Beryl and Other Major Storms of 2024

This study examines the short- and long-term recovery of Houston-area residents following Hurricane Beryl and other severe weather events occuring between April and July 2024.

Fort Bend County Community Health Assessment

This report describes the current state of health and other community needs in Fort Bend County.

Hurricane Beryl: Community Response and Resilience

This snapshot looks at early recovery efforts and feelings of resilience among Houston and Harris County residents after Hurricane Beryl.

Storm Preparedness: Actions of Houston-Area Residents Ahead of Hurricane Beryl

This brief provides a descriptive overview of disaster preparedness ahead of and during the 2024 hurricane season.

What ‘Home’ Means to Residents in the Houston Area

This snapshot explores the ways in which area residents conceptualize "home."