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NDS GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM · PAID CLIENT SERVICES

Your question.
Your geography.
A clearer decision.

US50.org starts the conversation. Hire National Data System to investigate the question behind the comparison—and turn relevant evidence into a report, map, or intelligence product built for your decision.

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QUESTIONS WORTH COMMISSIONING

Explore the possibilities.
Commission the work.

01

Compare markets fairly.

“Does this state have a larger need—or simply a larger population?”

Commission comparisons using verified rates, population shares, suitable peer groups, and documented denominators.

EXAMPLE DELIVERABLE

A comparison brief with the measures, source definitions, and findings behind the answer.

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02

Understand what changed.

“Are conditions improving, and where is pressure increasing?”

Scope a historical analysis with compatible periods, appropriate dollar adjustments, and a clear account of what can be compared.

EXAMPLE DELIVERABLE

A trend report with charts, interpretation, and a documented comparison method.

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03

Find the local story.

“Which communities deserve a closer look before we commit resources?”

Investigate states, metros, counties, cities, or ZIP areas using evidence appropriate to the geography and the decision.

EXAMPLE DELIVERABLE

A geographic market brief, mapped findings, or a prioritized research shortlist.

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04

Investigate household pressure.

“Where do income, housing costs, poverty, and coverage create the most important questions?”

Define the indicators that matter to your project, assess available sources, and explain the relationships and limits of the evidence.

EXAMPLE DELIVERABLE

A focused research report that separates measured conditions from assumptions.

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05

See who is affected.

“Do statewide averages hide different experiences among population groups?”

Commission analysis by age, race and ethnicity, veteran status, disability, or another documented population where the data support it.

EXAMPLE DELIVERABLE

An audience or community analysis with suitable comparison groups and clear definitions.

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06

Build an intelligence product.

“How can our organization use this evidence in its own decisions and communications?”

Scope a custom report, dashboard, ranking methodology, geographic profile, or repeatable data workflow around your organization’s question.

EXAMPLE DELIVERABLE

An agreed publication or data product, with handoff and update requirements defined in the proposal.

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A CLEAR ENGAGEMENT

Know the question.
Agree on the work.

01

Describe your decision.

Tell us what you need to understand, where you need to understand it, and how you will use the answer.

02

Review the proposal.

NDS assesses feasibility and defines the sources, deliverables, timeline, fee, and any licensing or update requirements.

03

Commission the analysis.

Work begins after agreement on scope and fee. The final deliverable follows the approved engagement.

BUILT AROUND YOUR PURPOSE

A decision deserves
a defined answer.

For businesses evaluating markets. Chambers explaining local conditions. Public agencies assessing community needs. Publishers developing a sourced story. Organizations deciding where to focus attention and resources.

Source availability, geographic detail, and research limitations are assessed during scoping. Fees depend on the agreed work.

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Before you commission.

What can I explore on US50.org?

The published state profiles, 31 field rankings, comparisons, and share links are the public introduction. Custom research, new datasets, deeper interpretation, local investigations, and client deliverables are separately commissioned paid work.

How is the fee determined?

By the agreed scope: the question, geography, sources, analytical requirements, deliverable, timeline, and any update or licensing arrangements. NDS provides a proposal before work begins.

What should I include in the inquiry?

The decision you are making, the places or populations involved, the answer you need, any relevant source material, and your preferred timing. Please describe confidential data rather than submitting it through the public inquiry form.

Where do advertising and sponsorship inquiries go?

All advertising, placement, and sponsorship opportunities are handled through AdvertisingAgency.US ↗.