Collection
Description
PolicyMap is a curated geographic data library with powerful mapping and analysis tools for academic research, instruction, and planning. The platform includes over 70,000 indicators from 170+ trusted sources, spanning public datasets from CDC, HUD, BLS, and FEMA; proprietary sources like Claritas (available summer 2025); and PolicyMap’s own analytics on equity, affordability, and neighborhood change.
Highlights and recent updates:
- Claritas psychographic and consumer behavior data – Coming Summer 2025
- A curated Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) collection, free to academic users
- OpenAthens Federation access for seamless authentication
- Continued access to datasets removed from federal websites
- Availability through Snowflake for advanced data workflows
PolicyMap is widely used to support research and instruction across disciplines—especially in public health, housing, environmental science, education, and equity.
Offer Details
Pricing is tiered based on student FTE.
The agreement operates on two subscription cycles:
1. Calendar Year (Jan 1-Dec 31)
2. FIscal Year (Jul 1-Jun30)
Interested members can join the agreement on the 1st or 15th of any month.
The agreement operates on two subscription cycles:
1. Calendar Year (Jan 1-Dec 31)
2. FIscal Year (Jul 1-Jun30)
Interested members can join the agreement on the 1st or 15th of any month.
Estimated Savings
20%
VPAT
https://www.policymap.com/accessibility
Authentication
IP Address Authentication
Publisher
PolicyMap
Subject
Arts and Humanities
Health and Life Sciences
Science, Engineering, and Technology
Social Sciences
Language
English
Accessibility
See VPAT
Publishing Model
Subscription
Billing
CRL Invoices
Perpetual Rights
No
Eligible Members
CRL and NERL