Net Compassion Score: 9
| Promoters | Detractors | Neutrals |
|---|---|---|
| 37% | 32% | 31% |
The Muhammad Ali Index created a method to score compassion in 12 pilot cities across America. The inaugural index surveyed more than 5,000 residents across 12 cities and analyzed data and key insights from their responses. We used the results to create the Net Compassion Score to show individuals and leaders alike where can take actions that better themselves and their communities.
What is the Net Compassion Score?
The Net Compassion Score was derived based on three key factors. Residents were asked to rank their city on a scale of 1 to 10 for each of the following:
- How compassionate a city’s residents are to others
- How compassionate residents think their city is
- How compassionate residents think the US is
The NCS methodology categorizes respondents as:
- Promoters (8-10): Those who view themselves and their cities as compassionate
- Detractors (1-5): Those to believe themselves and their city not to be compassionate
- Neutrals (6-7): Those who hold moderate views on compassion
The volume of promoters, detractors, and neutrals impacts a city’s Net Compassion Score.
Beyond the Net Compassion Score, each city was also analyzed through a traditional index to examine how residents’ perceptions of compassion differ from the combined average, providing deeper insights into local attitudes and identifying opportunities for growth.
Note: The traditional “index” number is used to show how a city’s residents are more or less likely than everyone who took the survey to agree with the statements shown on this page.
Key Metrics
A snapshot of the state of compassion in Chicago.
Pride in City: 107
Chicago residents are 7% more likely than total survey respondents to say they have pride in their city. Index range for all cities: 89-112.
Ability to Voice Concerns: 102
Chicago residents are 2% more likely than total survey respondents to say they have the ability to voice concerns to their city officials. Index range for all cities: 81-111.
Compassion Seen
in Public: 103
in Public: 103
Chicago residents are 3% more likely than total survey respondents to say they have witnessed compassion in public (in Chicago). Index range for all cities: 58-126.
Chicago by the numbers
Chicago residents are more likely than most cities to have pride in city (107 Index | Index range: 89-112). They are slightly more likely to say they frequently see compassion in public (103 index | Index range: 58-126) and that they have the ability to voice concerns to their city officials (102 Index | Index range: 81-111). They are also more likely to say they have a sense of belonging to their community (108 Index | Index range (71-118).
They are less likely to say they feel safe where they live (94 Index | Index range: 92-119) and more likely to say they have witnessed or experienced racial injustice in their city (91 index | index range: 76-119, higher = less injustice).
Witnessed Racial Injustice: 91
Chicago residents are 9% less likely than total survey to say they have not witnessed or experienced racial injustice in their city. Index range for all cities: 76-119.
Sense of Belonging: 108
Chicago residents are 8% more likely than total survey respondents to say they have a sense of belonging to their community. Index range for all cities: 71-118.
Feel Safe Where
They Live: 94
They Live: 94
Chicago residents are 8% more likely than total survey respondents to say they feel safe where they live. Index range for all cities: 92-119.
