As we come to the end of the year, the AGS team is looking back at our favorite articles of 2022. Which articles make the cut? We break it down by team member.

Gary: This year, Gary wrote a trilogy on AGS’ methodology. These three articles really sum up the way we create data and why it creates a superior product for our clients.

Do New ZIP+4 Codes Equal Growth? – Applied Geographic Solutions

The Update Frequency Debate – Applied Geographic Solutions

Small Area Demographic Estimates: The AGS Approach – Applied Geographic Solutions

And yes, choosing three is cheating, but he is the boss, so we will allow it.

Matt: Since he came out the winner, it’s no shock that Matt chose our head-to-head competition on who’s city has the best quality of life.

Ranking AGS Employee Cities with Quality of Life – Applied Geographic Solutions

Lori: Sometimes I (Elyse) take a personal beef and make it a blog post, and it just so happens that Lori picked one of these posts this year. Just in time for collegiate basketball season, here is our case on why the NCAA needs a geographer on staff.

The NCAA Needs a Geographer – Applied Geographic Solutions

Mike: If you are tired of holiday music, take a listen to our geography themed playlist, complete with a timeline of a data scientist’s workday.

A Playlist for the Data Scientist – Applied Geographic Solutions

Oscar: With crime rates on the rise in most of the country, it is no wonder that Oscar picked our article, Crime Risk: Mission Critical Data as his pick of the year.

CrimeRisk: Mission Critical Data – Applied Geographic Solutions

Elyse: I love the Olympics, but the thought that just anyone can make it to the Olympics is a little misleading. Demographically speaking, US Olympians often come from cities with very high cost of living and incomes, meaning that the cost of raising an Olympian is a luxury for the rich, or those willing to sacrifice everything for their child to make it. Like I said earlier, I like making my personal rants into blog posts.

The Real Price of Gold – Applied Geographic Solutions

Ben: For the data obsessed, like Ben, using the best data available is of utmost importance. It’s no surprise that he picked the article about using the new 2020 geography now. On a side note, we wrote that article in July and we see all of you still trying to use the 2017 boundaries.

Taking The Plunge: Why You Should Be Using the 2020 Geography Now – Applied Geographic Solutions