Alex Fitzpatrick

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Data Editor at Axios

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Heat and wind threaten metro Atlanta Black homeowners most

1 day ago | axios.com | Alex Fitzpatrick |Thomas Wheatley

Data: Zillow; Chart: Axios VisualsMinority homeowners in metro Atlanta are particularly vulnerable to certain major climate risks, a Zillow analysis finds. Why it matters: The findings reflect history and a legacy of redlining and economic disparities that still shape where people live — and how they're affected by climate change. Zoom in: In metro Atlanta, virtually everyone is at risk from extreme heat, though Black homeowners have the highest risk, Zillow found.
KS and MO see moderate use of 988 mental health line

4 days ago | axios.com | Abbey Higginbotham |Alex Fitzpatrick

Data: Purtle J, Mauri AI, Bandara S, Stuart EA.; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosUse of the 988 mental health crisis line varies widely across the country, with Kansas and Missouri landing near the middle of the pack, a new analysis finds. Why it matters: The national suicide prevention and mental health hotline was launched nearly three years ago to help address America's mental health crisis — but gaps persist.
Rising nighttime temperatures in San Antonio linked to climate change

4 days ago | axios.com | Alex Fitzpatrick |Megan Stringer

Data: Climate Central; Chart: Axios VisualsSummer evenings are getting warmer in San Antonio and across much of the U.S. amid climate change, a new analysis shows. Why it matters: Higher overnight temperatures can have health consequences for vulnerable groups, as well as increase demand for air conditioning. That, in turn, can increase energy demand and strain electrical grids, fueling a vicious cycle with more greenhouse gas emissions.
Oregon state diners tip more, according to Toast

1 week ago | axios.com | Kale Williams |Alex Fitzpatrick

Data: Toast; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosDiners in Oregon rankslightly above average when it comes to tipping at restaurants, according to new data from restaurant tech firm Toast. Why it matters: Tips remain an essential part of income for many restaurant workers, even in Oregon, where employers are required to pay the full minimum wage on top of tips. By the numbers: Nationwide, average tips at both full- and quick-service restaurants were 18.8%Oregonians ponied up tips of 19.1% on average.
Summer nights are heatin' up

1 week ago | axios.com | Jeremy Duda |Alex Fitzpatrick

Data: Climate Central; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosSummer days have always been notoriously hot in the Valley, and nightfall is offering increasingly less relief from the heat. The big picture: Summer evenings are warming up across much of the U.S. amid climate change, and in Phoenix especially, a new analysis from Climate Central shows. By the numbers: Average Phoenix summer nighttime temperatures increased by 6.5°F between 1970-2024.
Texas still has the highest uninsured rate in the U.S. despite a decade of progress

1 week ago | axios.com | Madalyn Mendoza |Alex Fitzpatrick

Data: Commonwealth Fund; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosTexas' uninsured ratehas dropped significantly over the past decade — but it's still the highest in the country. The latest: A new report from the Commonwealth Fund shows that 21.6% of working-age Texans lacked health coverage in 2023, down from 29.8% in 2013. It shows about 1 in 5 adults are still uninsured. The big picture: States that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) saw the steepest drops.
Detroit summer nights are heating up

1 week ago | axios.com | Joe Guillen |Alex Fitzpatrick

Data: Climate Central; Chart: Axios VisualsSteamy summer days are in full effect across — and hotter nighttime temps are offering Detroiters less respite. Why it matters: Higher overnight temperatures can have health consequences for vulnerable groups, as well as increase demand for air conditioning. That, in turn, can strain electrical grids and increase energy demand, fueling a vicious cycle with more greenhouse gas emissions.
Cleveland summer nights are heating up

1 week ago | axios.com | Alex Fitzpatrick |Troy Smith

Data: Climate Central; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosSummer evenings are getting warmer across much of the U.S., including Ohio, a new analysis shows. Why it matters: Higher overnight temperatures can have health consequences for vulnerable groups, as well as increase demand for air conditioning. That, in turn, can strain electrical grids and increase energy demand, fueling a vicious cycle with more greenhouse gas emissions.
Summer nights heating up in Atlanta

1 week ago | axios.com | Alex Fitzpatrick |Thomas Wheatley

Data: Climate Central; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosSummer evenings are getting warmer in Atlanta and across much of the U.S. amid climate change, a new analysis shows. Why it matters: Higher overnight temperatures can have health consequences for vulnerable groups, as well as increase demand for air conditioning. That, in turn, can strain electrical grids and increase energy demand, fueling a vicious cycle with more greenhouse gas emissions.
Washington ranks 12th in 988 hotline use

1 week ago | axios.com | Christine Clarridge |Alex Fitzpatrick

Data: JAMA Network Open; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosWashington ranks 12th in the U.S. for per capita use of the 988 suicide and crisis hotline, a new analysis finds. Why it matters: Nearly three years after launch, the mental health hotline still sees big usage gaps between states, researchers say. By the numbers: The service received 29.4 contacts per 1,000 Washingtonians in 2024, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. The national contact rate was 23.7 in 2024.