1. Start with a precise Thermalito measurement boundary
Thermalito is a census-designated place in Butte County, California. The 2020–2024 American Community Survey five-year estimate records 6,720 residents, with a margin of error of 767. A dashboard should therefore distinguish Thermalito from Butte County, any broader metropolitan area, and other California locations served by the firm. A single “local” total can conceal which geography generated an inquiry.
Recommended approach
Ask Bosseo to show how place, county and broader service-area labels would appear in the dashboard. Decide whether the firm needs separate reporting for Thermalito and Butte County, and record that decision as an acceptance criterion.
