• Economic Environment Data

  Explore data related to the economic conditions in Lenawee County
• Demographics and Health Data

  Examine the demographic and health factors affecting Lenawee County

For decades, the Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF) has partnered with local leaders to produce Environmental Scan reports—data-driven snapshots of the county’s well-being. These reports have evolved over time, growing in scope and complexity, and requiring significant effort to compile. In 2025, LCF engaged the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy (Johnson Center) at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) to lead a summer-long initiative to refresh the report and develop a companion website. Unlike previous editions, this effort prioritized community engagement, ensuring residents played a central role in shaping the final product.

Guided by a Steering Committee of LCF staff and local leaders, the Johnson Center facilitated a process that invited residents to participate in workshops and decision-making. The result is a modernized Environmental Scan—comparable to a "State of the County" or "County Pulse Check"—that highlights where Lenawee County is keeping pace with, exceeding, or falling behind state and national trends.

Previous reports were published in 1995, 2003, and 2017, collectively featuring over 130 data points. This latest effort builds on that foundation, incorporating community input to identify the most meaningful indicators. Workshop participants helped select key metrics, interpret findings, and suggest next steps. The final product includes:

• A report featuring the top 18 indicators chosen by the community
• An adaptable slide deck for use in presentations and community discussions
• This companion website with additional data visualizations and links to external resources

Together, these tools offer multiple ways for Lenawee County residents and leaders to explore local data and apply it in their work.