98 Walkability Index

98.1 Organization

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

98.3 Description

  • The Walkability Index dataset characterizes every Census 2010 block group in the U.S. based on its relative walkability.
  • Walkability depends upon characteristics of the built environment that influence the likelihood of walking being used as a mode of travel.

98.4 Vintage/Release Frequency

2019

98.5 Observational Unit

Census block

98.6 Collection Methodology

  • The Walkability Index is based on the EPA’s previous data product, the Smart Location Database (SLD). Block group data from the SLD was the only input into the Walkability Index, and consisted of four variables from the SLD weighted in a formula to create the new Walkability Index.

98.8 User Guide/Data Dictionary

Available as part of the download zip file

98.9 Cost

Free for download

98.10 Proposal or Application required?

No

98.11 DUA required?

No

98.12 Special Notes

n/a