1. Set the geographic scope before reviewing ROI
A useful dashboard must distinguish Eaton from the wider area your firm serves. Eaton city is recorded in Preble County, Ohio. The Census estimate is for the municipality, not for every household, person or legal market in the county. It therefore belongs in planning context, not in a forecast. Ask to see how the dashboard labels service-and-city targets, calls, forms and leads associated with Eaton and with broader Preble County coverage. Do not treat an Eaton population figure as proof that a practice area has demand or that a marketing channel will produce matters.
Recommended approach
Write the geographic rule into your review criteria. Decide whether your firm wants to inspect Eaton separately, combine it with other Preble County locations, or use both views without blending them. Require the dashboard walkthrough to show where a location label comes from and how a partner can tell municipal activity from county activity.
