In 2006, the Foundation contracted the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) to create a report measuring the status of Calhoun County and select municipalities within. These municipalities include Anniston, Hobson City, Jacksonville, Ohatchee, Oxford and Piedmont. 
 
In the case where municipality data were not available, comparable counties within Alabama were chosen to measure alongside Calhoun County. The counties used in the report are Etowah County, Houston County, Morgan County, Talladega County and Tuscaloosa County.
 
This report presents the results of an effort to measure where Calhoun County and its cities stand in terms of social, health, economic, and environmental characteristics which reflect the quality of life in the Calhoun County. The heart of the report consists of a 106 community indicators representing key features where progress has been made or additional resources are needed. The intention is to track the indicators over time and to assist the Foundation in prioritizing its strategic grantmaking.

The full report is available at: Community Counts Data Book