Access Map

Low Access, Low Income:

  • Low income census tract
  • More than 1 mile from storefront (urban areas) or more than 30-minute drivetime from storefront (rural areas)

Low Access:

  • Not a low income census tract and
  • More than 30-minute drivetime from storefront (urban or rural)

These maps show the results of an analysis establishing access to licensed cannabis retail establishments. Lack of access to licensed retail is partially correlated with the scale and location of the illicit market. The analysis illustrates the effect of local regulations, taxes, and fees on consumer access to licensed cannabis.

  • The County Access Tab shows the share of the county’s population living in "Low Access, Low Income" areas. The map can be toggled to display the share of the population living in "Low Access" areas, as well as the combined population share living in either group.
  • The Census Tract Access Tab shows the access classification for individual census tracts. The map also displays the variables that determine their classification status including proximity to retail locations and income classification.

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How to use the maps:

  • County Access Map
    • Click on one of the counties in the table or on the map to show a detailed region summary.
    • Toggle the Map Options in the bottom left corner to switch between displaying "Low Access, Low Income", "Low Access", and the combined population.
    • Zoom in on the map to see retail locations and census tract (community) areas.
  • Census Tract Access Map
    • Click on one of the counties in the table or on the map to show the access classification for each of its census tracts on the map.
    • Click on a census tract to display a popup showing the CCAM Classifications as well as the tract's population demographics.
    • Zoom in on the map to see retail locations, proximity measures, and tribal lands.

The California Cannabis Access Map was developed by ERA Economics and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Development was made possible through grant funding from the California Department of Cannabis Control.