PolicyMap

Excellent Resource!

Vorteile:

Ease of use and maps are the best features. The data set definitions and links to resources have been helpful as well.

Nachteile:

Wish some of the data sets were more up to date.

i luv u PolicyMap

Kommentare: I use this to make maps on the fly for quick-burn analysis projects. It's also great for our entry-level staff who don't have GIS skills but need to make maps.

Vorteile:

-Easy to make custom maps with idiosyncratic data -Lots of sources of data -Easy to print maps to PDF for decent GIS -You don't need to know GIS to use PolicyMap well

Nachteile:

-Paid version is very expensive for what I need it for -Some of the housing data isn't updated regularly

Use of mapping economic data

Kommentare: Reasonably good. This tool needs to be well integrated into other GIS tools- or provide some connectivity.

Vorteile:

very easy to understand. The thematic layers provide just adequate information.

Nachteile:

How to integrated other data formats? Data translation tools should be available.

Positive Experience with PolicyMap!

Kommentare: I’ve been using PolicyMap for several months now, and it has exceeded my expectations. It is incredibly easy to navigate even for someone without a strong technical background. From the get-go I could immediately access all the features I needed with little to no learning curve. Especially for my specific needs, data importing, processing, and visualization are done effortlessly.

Vorteile:

PolicyMap is user friendly and offers a great amount of training sessions, if needed. I especially like the ease of data importing, processing, and visualization through the application.

Nachteile:

Thus far, I have not had a negative experience.

Policy Map A Quick Review

Kommentare: Very Satisfied and I would Highly and easily recommend to my colleagues and friends!

Vorteile:

Everything haven't actually found another Policy Map similar and that I like as well as Policy Map i've used it since you were first on the markets and i've loved you since the first day and would never change.

Nachteile:

Everything is quiet Spectacular actually and have no complaints!

Policy Map has been our Go-To source for marketing data since 2010

Vorteile:

Policy Map attracted us with the bells and whistles of graphic maps showing details of population data. It has always been super simple to use and generate clear reports from. I have told countless businesses about Policy Map because of this. Thank you!

Nachteile:

Though I do not think any other company compares to policy map, I think the pricing is sometimes difficult to navigate. We end up making the best business decision though and stick with using it.

Great product for social, economic, and demographic spatial visualizations

Vorteile:

Access and explore pre-populated spatial data Upload and overlay our own point data Customize regions, data ranges, visualizations, etc. Create templates for future projects Export (non-proprietary) data

Nachteile:

Few “built-in” analysis tools Not as dynamic/sophisticated as, e.g., ArcGIS Can only upload point data Updates datasets automatically and does not save your maps or customizations with older versions Occasionally: competing datasets; may require additional context (E.g., “Limited Supermarket Access Designation” vs. “LILA” or E.g., “Median Family Income, 2022” (HUD) vs. “Median HH income, 2018-2022” (ACS))

Big Fan of PolicyMap

Kommentare: PolicyMap provides detailed, relevant data for just about any need. I have found PolicyMap especially helpful in writing grant proposals. This data, especially when layered, often delivers more insights than the standard Census data sets.

Vorteile:

I like PolicyMap's easy-to-use nature. It feels like a user can plunge deeper at their own pace as they gain knowledge, but there is little barrier to initial entry. I also am a big fan of the newsletter and blog, which often give new insights!

Nachteile:

Logging in/gaining access can be challenging.

Amazing Policy Map Experience

Kommentare: Amazing. I get to find data I need and work well with others within my organization by using Policy Map.

Vorteile:

How easy it is to find the data I'm looking for

Nachteile:

Nothing! I think Policy Map does a great job giving tutorials breaking things down to make data easy to find.

PolicyMap - An Underrated Tool

Kommentare: Generally, very good. We'll be using it more as we grow our LGBTQ+ telehealth product nationwide as geo-specific data will be critical in our market penetration efforts.

Vorteile:

Depth of data and ability to create custom datasets.

Nachteile:

Somewhat pricy, but worth it. Setup was a bit challenging, but nothing that couldn't be overcome.

PolicyMap Rocks!

Kommentare: I thoroughly have enjoyed my experience with PolicyMap. Not only have I used the platform for research during my graduate program, but I have used it in my practice throughout my career. PolicyMap supplies relevant information that is applicable to programming and policy recommendations.

Vorteile:

I love the visual aspect of PolicyMap. It is extremely helpful for me as a practitioner to access data that is easy to utilize and explore for useful information.

Nachteile:

There are limited features depending on subscription type. I wish there were more affordable accessibility features for practitioners based on industry.

Fantastic resource!

Kommentare: I appreciate the service, thank you very much!

Vorteile:

For our non-profit organization, I am grateful to find many facets of health data throughout Missouri. This is helpful for justifying our work.

Nachteile:

I would like to see more transportation-specific data within PolicyMap. Most of the transportation data is currently nested within 'Quality of Life,' and elsewhere in subsections of other areas such as 'Food Access.' Transportation-related data specifically capturing transportation beyond employment is critical, especially for those that walk, bike, take public transit, etc.

Using PolicyMap

Vorteile:

The breadth of information and levels of geography available.

Nachteile:

I have subject two requests for consultation (and have had two tickets generated) but weeks later I have never received any response back. I am in critical need of input and this lack of attention is unacceptable.

Social Determinants of Health

Kommentare: Quite an enjoyable experience, and easy to play around.

Vorteile:

I like the broad range of variables/indicators that are captured by PolicyMap and how I can highlight the unit of analysis (county, multiple counties or state level).

Nachteile:

Some indicators are not available at the county level, only state.

It's the Standard!!

Kommentare: My overall experience with PolicyMap has been a joyful one, for sure.

Vorteile:

I mean, man... I am truly unsure it gets much better than PolicyMap when it comes to GIS applications.

Nachteile:

I am unsure what to put for this box because my experience has been nothing but positive!! :)

PolicyMap for GIS

Vorteile:

Useful source of data especially for census data; easy to use and visualize.

Nachteile:

Would like more options for exporting data. Some features are at tract level, some are at city level etc

New User Looking for Data!

Vorteile:

I signed up for the PolicyMap newsletter because of the great information they publish with updates, I don't have to go in and check the website - I can just get notified of new data integrations. I've been diving into food security data and, though I'm just getting started, I think it's going to be incredibly helpful for informing some programs and initiatives.

Nachteile:

Nothing so far, I've been impressed with the articles and how the team contextualizes the data so it's easier to understand.

PolicyMap for Health Education

Kommentare: My overall experience with PolicyMap has been positive

Vorteile:

I like using Policy Map to learn more about what areas of my state need better health education.

Nachteile:

it took me a little while to learn how to use some of the functions

Review 111

Vorteile:

All information about the demographics of the elderly

Nachteile:

This is a free trial. I have nothing critical yet.

Really clean nice product, not a perfect fit for us.

Kommentare: Pretty good, nice product, nice people, its just a bit expensive to the point where its cheaper to pay a developer or analyst to do get this info for those who have that capacity. It would be a good product for those without an analyst or an epi.

Vorteile:

The GUI is really good, it is a clean looking and smooth product to use, lots of centralized data

Nachteile:

A lot of the info can be accessed and mapped for free using the USCB public API or the America's Health Rankings public API

Excited to learn more but struggling a bit with functionality

Vorteile:

I like that the source of government data is always very clearly labeled.

Nachteile:

I'm not quite sure how to "pin" locations/zipcodes yet, when I'm trying to compare two different regions! I'm also not sure how to be able to display multiple social determinants of health for a given region at the same time? E.g., income and race, or income and educational attainment. Also, very curious as to what other users use PolicyMap for -- probably just need to attend some workshops, not sure if I'm using it correctly/to its potential

Useful tool for Urban Planning Master's students

Vorteile:

The quick visualization of geodata has been so helpful to me throughout my graduate studies- such a powerful tool!

Nachteile:

PolicyMap would be out of mine price range if my University was not paying for it.

Continue to lead the way!

Kommentare: MO is working hard to improve birth outcomes in MO. Its nice to be able to see what other states and organizations are doing. The PolicyMap makes it very easy to do that.

Vorteile:

Clear and concise! Very easy to read and interpret.

Nachteile:

N/A - honestly haven't found anything I don't like yet.

Great Product

Vorteile:

Keeps me informed about what is happening in different policies

Nachteile:

Nothing negative to write. Maybe can get more frequent emails

Undergraduate Usage of PolicyMap

Vorteile:

It was very easy to utilize the datasets that PolicyMap had to offer in order to map desired correlation.s

Nachteile:

I did not dislike anything specific about PolicyMap