Sunday, April 22, 2007

U.S. Government Site Has Stats Aplenty

Have you ever wondered how much beer Americans drink? How many sheep call Texas home? Did you ever wish you knew the average income of folks in Springfield, Missouri?
For all the times you wish you had access to statistics that are relevant to your business - or for when you just want to beef up your collection of useless trivia - this site is for you.
Claiming to be the "gateway to statistics for over 100 federal agencies," www.fedstats.gov gives you access to a full range of official statistical information available to the public from the federal government. Use this site to track economic and population trends, education, health care costs, aviation safety, foreign trade, energy use, farm production, and more.
The site includes a list of links organized alphabetically on more than 400 topics, ranging from acute conditions to weekly earnings.
Search by program and subject areas, or by the name of a specific agency. Or use MapStats to profile your state, county, federal judicial district, or congressional district. Just select the name from the menu or use the map provided for your state.