How Food Insecurity Intersects With Health in Houston and Harris County
RESEARCH :
Families experiencing food insecurity are more than twice as likely to report poor or fair physical health compared with those who are food secure.
What’s Important to Workers and Changing Careers in the Greater Houston Area
RESEARCH :
Work-life balance, salary and enjoyment are top priorities for Greater Houston-area workers when looking for a job.
Hurricane Beryl: Recovery One Year Later
RESEARCH :
About 1 in 10 residents are still struggling to recover from Hurricane Beryl.
YMCA CEO: We’re working to tackle loneliness — and want more Houston leaders to join us
URBAN EDGE :
With data to guide us and dialogue to unite us, Houston can become a city known not just for its diversity and growth, but for its connectedness.
Sense of Achievement, Belonging and Connectedness
RESEARCH :
Young adults and low-income earners report feeling less connected and supported.
Attitudes Toward Mass Deportation and Immigration Policy Preferences
RESEARCH :
Nearly 10,000 residents were surveyed regarding their preferences for various immigration policies, including mass deportation.
Food Insecurity in Houston and Harris County
RESEARCH :
About 2 in 5 Houston and Harris County households are food insecure, nearly three times the national average.
RESEARCH :
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.
Storm Preparedness: Actions of Houston-Area Residents Ahead of Hurricane Beryl
RESEARCH :
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
RESEARCH :
This snapshot explores the ways in which area residents conceptualize "home."
Houston Residents and Their Pets
RESEARCH :
This brief takes a closer look at who has pets in Houston and Harris County and the self-reported benefits that come with having them.
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2025 Results
RESEARCH :
Houston continues to grow — economically, demographically and culturally.
RESEARCH :
This research study examines the current levels of both perceived and actual disaster preparedness among Houston and Harris County residents, as well as contextual and sociocognitive predictors of each.
89th Texas Legislative Session: Priorities and Policy Views
RESEARCH :
This survey snapshot examines the top priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature among residents across the Greater Houston area, including Fort Bend, Harris and Montgomery counties.
2024 Storm Impacts in Houston and Harris County: A Descriptive Overview
RESEARCH :
This brief provides an overview of the cumulative impact extreme weather had on Houston and Harris County residents from late April to early July.
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