Background

GIS Data for Contra Costa County

The Contra Costa County GIS website offers a robust collection of "Online Mapping Resources" and interactive data tools designed to support community planning, economic development, environmental analysis, and public safety. Visitors can explore specialized datasets such as the "Bay Area Equity Atlas" for regional equity tracking, the "California Community & Place Based Data Tool" for demographic, business, and education data, and "Census Business Builder" for key economic demographics tailored to business owners. The site also provides access to authoritative maps like "Cal Fire - Fire Hazard Severity Zones" for wildfire risk assessment, the "California Highway System" for comprehensive road network information, and environmental justice mapping through tools like "SB535 Disadvantaged Communities" and the "Department of Water Resources Disadvantaged Communities Mapping Tool." Additional resources include historical aerial imagery via "FrameFinder," workforce patterns with "OnTheMap," and public health and service data through "Healthy City." These datasets and applications empower users with detailed, actionable geographic information for informed decision-making across a range of county-related issues.