Community Development Outlook Survey

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ Community Development Outlook Survey monitors the economic factors affecting low- and moderate-income (LMI) people and communities in the Eighth Federal Reserve District. The survey is sent to a variety of community stakeholders; results represent the opinions of those organizations that respond, which may vary from survey to survey. Data received are useful for strategic planning, community and economic development and public policy dialogue.

2023

• 2023 Community Development Outlook Survey Infographic (PDF)
• Survey Shows Weakening Conditions for Economic Mobility in Eighth District

2021

• 2021 Community Development Outlook Survey (PDF)

2019

• 2019 Community Development Outlook Survey (PDF)
• 2019 infographic on key survey results (PDF)

2017

• 2017 Community Development Outlook Survey (PDF)
• 2017 infographic on key survey results (PDF)

2016

• 2016 Community Development Outlook Survey (PDF)
• 2016 infographic on key survey results (PDF)

2015

• 2015 Community Development Outlook Survey (PDF)
• 2015 infographic on key survey results (PDF)

2014

• 2014 Community Development Outlook Survey (PDF)
• 2014 infographic on key survey results (PDF)

2013

• 2013 Community Development Outlook Survey (PDF)
• 2013 infographic on key survey results (PDF)

2012

• October 2012 Community Development Outlook Survey (PDF)
• October 2012 survey data (PDF)
• April 2012 Community Development Outlook Survey (PDF)
• April 2012 survey data (PDF)

2011

The survey was piloted in September 2011 as the Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) Survey.

• October 2011 Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) Survey (PDF)