Since 2008, The Center for Michigan has published the Michigan Scorecard to benchmark the state’s performance on measures most important to its citizens. The 2010 Michigan Scorecard, produced in partnership with Data Driven Detroit, is based on the latest available public statistics as of the end of 2009. Sunny icons indicate “good” performance in comparison to other states and regions. Partly cloudy icons indicate “average” performance. Stormy icons represent “poor” performance. Click the links for detailed data.
TALENT & EDUCATION MEASURES
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K-12 INVESTMENT Downgraded from “good” in ‘08 |
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HIGHER ED INVESTMENT Unchanged from “poor” in ‘08 |
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STUDENT PERFORMANCE Unchanged from “poor” in ‘08 |
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COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY Unchanged from “poor” in ‘08 |
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HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION Downgraded from “good” in ‘08 |
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COLLEGE COMPLETION Unchanged from “poor” in ‘08 |
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YOUNG TALENT Unchanged from “average” in ‘08 |
ECONOMY & QUALITY OF LIFE MEASURES
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PERSONAL INCOME Unchanged from “poor” in ‘08 |
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POVERTY Unchanged from “poor” in ‘08 |
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EMPLOYMENT Unchanged from “poor” in ‘08 |
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PUBLIC SAFETY Upgraded from “poor” in ‘08 |
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BUSINESS TAX BURDEN Unchanged from “average” in ‘08 |
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PUBLIC HEALTH Unchanged from “average” in ‘08 |
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ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION Unchanged from “good” in ‘08 |
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HOME OWNERSHIP Unchanged from “good” in ‘08 |
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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Downgraded from “good” in ‘08 |
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PHILANTHROPY Unchanged from “good” in ‘08 |
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EXPORTS Measured for 1st time in ‘10 |
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ENVIRONMENT Downgraded from “average” in ‘08 |
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VENTURE CAPITAL Unchanged from “average” in ‘08 |
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ARTS & CULTURE Unchanged from “poor” in ‘08 |
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POPULATION TRENDS Unchanged from “poor” in ‘08 |
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INFRASTRUCTURE Unchanged from “poor” in ‘08 |
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES
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POLITICAL LEADERSHIP Unchanged from “poor” in ‘08 |
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VOTER PARTICIPATION Unchanged from “good” in ‘08 |
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EFFICIENCY IN GOV’T EMPLOYMENT Unchanged from “good” in ‘08 |
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EFFICIENCY IN GOV’T PAY Upgraded from “poor” in ‘08 |
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STATE BOND RATINGS Measured for 1st time in ‘10 |
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BURDEN OF INCARCERATION Upgraded from “poor” in ‘08 |
