Why choose Polco Track for local governments?
Polco Track isn’t just a data tool—it’s your partner in evidence-based governance, resource optimization, and public trust. With Track, you can:
Make data-driven decisions
using reliable, accurate data
Monitor progress
of policies and initiatives over time
Spot emerging trends
before they escalate
Boost transparency
with shareable visual insights
Benchmark performance
against national averages and peer communities
Optimize resources
based on up-to-date community needs
Unlock comprehensive insights with Track
Polco Track’s robust features help governments measure, analyze, and act across every facet of community well‑being:
Community Livability Snapshot (CLS)
Get a quick, visual overview of your community’s quality of life. The Community Livability Snapshot simplifies complex data into easy-to-understand metrics across key domains, helping you quickly identify strengths and areas for improvement. This allows you to prioritize what to focus on, with community input guiding what matters most.
Overview Dashboard
Dive into your community’s performance with the Overview Dashboard. This feature helps enables you to efficiently grasp essential data across multiple sectors, allowing you to monitor trends, assess progress, and make data-driven decisions with confidence.
Domain Dashboards
User-friendly Domain Dashboards, for local and National data, provide tailored insights for each key domain, highlighting metrics and trends for that sector, with configurable benchmarking comparison filters. Quickly link high-level analytics with underlying data points that support them to track progress and make data-driven decisions.
Comparison Groups
Comparison Groups give your city or agency the context it needs to understand where it stands on key metrics of success. By comparing your performance to similar communities, you can identify gaps, celebrate strengths, and make data-driven decisions that lead to better outcomes.
Data for Older Adults
With Data for Older Adults, you can make informed, impactful decisions that create a more inclusive, supportive environment for your senior population. Communities with growing senior populations face unique challenges that require focused attention and data-driven solutions.
Trusted partnerships power Track
At Polco, we believe that collaboration is the key to creating the best tools for community engagement and decision-making. That’s why we partner with leading organizations and industry experts to ensure our platform meets the highest standards of innovation, reliability, and effectiveness. Together, we’re committed to empowering communities with the insights and resources they need to thrive. Below are some of the trusted partners we work with to bring you the best in community analytics and engagement.





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Rethinking Budgeting
Rethinking Budgeting is a structured, data-driven approach that helps local governments transform their budgeting processes.
Explore the 10 key dashboards of community success
Polco organizes data and insights into 10 key dashboards that reflect critical aspects of community life and governance. These dashboards help communities track performance over time, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions to enhance the quality of life for their residents.
Housing & community design
Focuses on urban planning, land use, housing, and the overall aesthetics and functionality of community spaces.
Economy
Reviews economic conditions, including job opportunities, business growth, and overall economic health of the community.
Natural environment
Evaluates environmental quality, including air and water quality, green space availability, and sustainability initiatives.
Safety
Focuses on public safety, including crime rates, emergency response, and residents' feelings of safety in their community.
Health & wellness
Assesses the availability of healthcare services, public health initiatives, and overall community well-being.
Mobility
Covers transportation infrastructure, traffic management, and the availability and quality of public transit options.
Education, arts & culture
Examines the quality of education systems, availability of lifelong learning opportunities, and cultural and recreational activities.
Inclusivity & engagement
Measures residents' involvement in local governance, volunteerism, and the strength of community relationships.
Parks & recreations
Looks at the availability and quality of parks, recreational facilities, and programs promoting physical and mental health.
Utilities
Reviews the provision and reliability of essential services such as water, electricity, waste management, and internet access.
Unveiling the data source: GPAL explained
Discover how our Polco platform harnesses the power of GPAL (Government Performance Action & Learning) to deliver precise, actionable insights. GPAL integrates diverse data sources helping government leaders better understand their performance metrics and the factors that impact them.
Success stories: How communities achieved their goals
Dive into inspiring success stories from communities that have leveraged Polco to drive impactful change. See how they turned insights into action and achieved remarkable results.

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Beyond analytics: Discover the full power of Polco
Unlock the full potential of the Polco platform. From cutting-edge survey tools to comprehensive engagement solutions, see how Polco’s suite of features can elevate your community initiatives.

Benchmark Surveys
Get comprehensive insights by comparing your community's performance with national standards.

Resident Engagement
Foster constructive civic conversation and active participation through accessible digital platforms.

Polco AI
Maximize your impact with insights and guidance from Polco’s advanced Artificial Intelligence capabilities

Simulation Tools
Model potential outcomes of policy decisions with residents to see their impact before implementation.