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. That figure describes population—not legal demand, search activity, competition, calls, signed matters or revenue. 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. Treat the population estimate as context only; use actual firm activity and clearly defined attribution fields for operational decisions.
