Compassion Benchmark

U.S. Cities Index · 2026

Stockton

developingRank #127 of 144State: CARegion: West
Composite score
21.6
out of 100
Evidence reviewedNo material change in the last 14 days

Compassion framework

8 dimensions, scored 0–5

Each dimension rolls up five subdimensions with five-level behavioral anchors. See the methodology for anchor definitions and weighting.

Awareness

Does this entity reliably detect when others are in pain or need — before they name it?

2.0
of 5.0

Empathy

Does this entity genuinely connect with the inner experience of those it serves?

2.0
of 5.0

Action

Does compassionate understanding translate into real, proportional, effective help?

2.5
of 5.0

Equity

Is care distributed fairly — especially toward those with greatest need and least power?

1.5
of 5.0

Boundaries

Is helping sustainable, ethical, and autonomy-preserving — not dependency-creating?

2.0
of 5.0

Accountability

Does this entity own its failures, correct course, and make genuine repair?

2.0
of 5.0

Systemic Thinking

Does compassion extend to root causes and structural change — not only symptom relief?

2.5
of 5.0

Integrity

Is compassion genuine, consistent, and non-performative — especially when it costs something?

2.0
of 5.0

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