policom

Policom is a private research and data analytics firm that focuses on the economics and governance of local government in the United States. The company collects, aggregates, and analyzes data on municipal and county economies, budgets, tax revenues, population trends, and development indicators.

Policom publishes quantitative assessments and reports intended to help public officials, business leaders, journalists, and researchers understand local economic performance and fiscal conditions. Its work includes annual rankings, trend analyses, and profiles of metropolitan areas and counties, often used in policy planning and economic development strategies.

The organization describes its methodology as combining public data sources with proprietary models to produce composite indicators such as economic strength and development potential. It markets its data services and consulting to municipal governments, chambers of commerce, and political organizations.

Reception of Policom’s work is mixed. Supporters view it as a practical source of local data that can inform decision-making, while critics question certain aspects of its methodology, data transparency, and the relevance of some indicators for public policy.

Policom maintains presence in industry publications and conferences, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and accountability in local government finance. As with many private data providers, its outputs are typically used alongside other sources by policymakers, researchers, and media organizations seeking to understand regional economic conditions.