Shining a Spotlight on the Valley Region
An executive summary of the 2025 Valley Community Index.
Shining a Spotlight is an executive summary of the 2025 Valley Community Index.
The reports identify areas where we as a region can “shine a light” on accomplishments and areas of vulnerability. It also encourages collaboration on strategic endeavors to make improvements where needed and enhance the quality of life in the Valley.
The Index offers a clear and grounded look at the conditions shaping life across Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton.
Drawing from local data, community surveys and input from local residents and professionals, the Index lifts up key trends in food security, housing, healthcare, education, economic stability and overall well-being.
At first glance, the Valley appears stable, unemployment is low, incomes have risen, and many residents report general life satisfaction. But a closer look reveals disparities by town, race, income, and age that influence everything from who can access care to who has a stable place to live.
The Index brings those gaps to the surface and provides a roadmap for shared solutions. The findings highlight key patterns shaping health and opportunity in the Valley.
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