Mississippi
A robust statistical agency, BLS provides data on topics including wages, occupations, spending, and employment.
- Mississippi Economy at a Glance - Offers a brief overview of Mississippi's labor force, wage and salary employment, and mass layoffs.
- Current Employment Statistics - By clicking on the Get Detailed State and Metro Area ...
The Census Bureau is the foremost agency in collecting and publishing statistics on several topics including people, business, and geography.
- County Business Patterns - Statistical tables on Mississippi business for the following categories: agricultural services, forestry, and fisheries; mining; contract construction; manufacturing; transportation and other public utilities; wholesale trade; retail ...
The CDC, a unit of the Department of Health and Human Services, is a leader in public health efforts and disease control and prevention.
- Chronic Disease - State Profile - Access data from the following areas: Fact Sheets, Funding, Legislation, Reports, State-based Programs, and Statistics and Data.
- Environmental Heal ...
The Department of Education seeks to "promote educational excellence throughout the nation." The ED site provides information on several educational initiatives as well as links to Education publications, ERIC documents, and numerous teaching resources.
- Mississippi Profile - Find school and student characteristics as well as test scores in math, reading, writing, and science.
On its Web site, the EPA provides links to regulations, publications, and community resources.
- Where You Live - This informative database allows users to discover what possible environmental factors may be affecting their community.
- EPA Hurricane Response - Provides a comprehensive look at the 2005 hurricanes' aftermath.
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The USDA's site covers food and nutrition, trade, laws and regulations, research and science, natural resources, and rural community development. For Mississippi, a state who relies on its agricultural production, the USDA's site provides invaluable tools and resources.
- Mississippi Agricultural Statistical Service - MASS offers a great deal of valuable and detailed information on crop production, values, and price stati ...
"A federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment."
- Geologic Information About the Southeastern States - Idenitfy USGS research reports on Mississippi.
- Science in Your State - Provides information on the geologic make-up of Mississippi.