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NICAR Database Library

The following is a list of databases available for purchase through NICAR. The link to each leads to a description of the database. For each database, a record layout is available, as well as code sheets, when they are required. You can also download a 100-record data sample from each database. Read more about the Database Library here.

Note: This Web application shows all datasets in the library which can currently be sold on-demand. It does not include all datasets for sale, period. For example, we offer state slices of some of our datasets for a reduced fee. For state slices, archives and other special orders, please click here.

If you would like to order a database, you can do so via phone by calling 573-884-7711.

Or download an order form and fax it to: 573-884-5544

You can also send the form by mail to:

NICAR
Missouri School of Journalism
138 Neff Annex
Columbia, MO 65211 

 

Browse our databases

  • Business

    Datasets covering employment outsourcing, workplace safety, home lending, and more.

  • Election Campaigns

    You know what they say about politics: Always follow the money. Our datasets will help you track campaign contributions and tax-exempt political advocacy groups.

  • Environment

    A wealth of environmental data, including information about industrial pollution and toxic chemical spills.

  • Federal Spending

    The federal government gives out billions of dollars each year in contracts and grants. These datasets will help you track how the money is spent.

  • Health

    When doctors make mistakes, the federal government collects valuable data about what went wrong. Our datasets cover problems with medical devices and prescription drugs, among other things.

  • No longer updated

    NICAR maintains a robust archive of older data that is available for purchase. These datasets are no longer updated regularly, but they could be helpful for reporters seeking information about historical trends.

  • Other

    Includes records on state-by-state migration and a comprehensive collection of death information by the Social Security Administration.

  • Public Safety

    NICAR's public safety data covers much more than crime: critical infrastructure, such as dams and bridges; consumer product safety; and information about the transport of nuclear materials are all among the datasets you will find here.

  • Transportation

    NICAR offers numerous datasets to help you investigate transportation safety on land, sea and air. Among them, records on fatal accidents, hazardous material transport, airplane incidents, and boating accidents.