Spatial Analysis of Social Issues in the USA by County

Abstract

There are numerous social issues that affect the United States. This study represents a brief overview of 5 of these issues that affect the United States. The variables that were looked in were: property crime, violent crime, high school dropout rate, DUI, and foreclosure rate. This study is the first phase of larger research project that will incorporate additional social concerns and compare the occurrence of such issues to the amount of governmental funding.