Finding Data
For more assistance finding data and statistics, check out the Finding Data Guide.
GIS Data Sources
- Big Ten Academic Alliance GeoportalThe BTAA Geoportal provides discoverability and facilitates access to geospatial resources. The resources in the portal are selected and curated by librarians and geospatial specialists at twelve research institutions in the Big Ten Academic Alliance. Resources include GIS datasets, web services, and digitized historical maps
Statistics and Data
- Data.govThe home of the U.S. Government’s open data
- Drinking Water Data & DatabasesData on safe drinking water, contaminants, and watersheds.
- Water Use in the United States (USGS)The U.S. Geological Survey maintains national digital data bases of water-use information. The data are collected and compiled every 5 years for each State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Includes data to the county level back to 1985.
- Statista This link opens in a new window
Data sources for industries in countries around the world. Visit the Getting Started Guide for more information.
- World Bank Data This link opens in a new window
World Bank's compilation of data which includes education, health, economics, and more.
