How resilient is your household?
A 5-minute check to see how prepared your household may be for financial, health, housing, caregiving, and emergency disruptions.
25 questions · Directional score · Educational only · Learn more
Sample report
Directional estimate
What your score means
85+
Well prepared
70–84
Solid foundation
50–69
Key gaps
<50
Immediate focus
Research focus
Why we are studying household resilience
Most households eventually experience disruptions such as job loss, illness, caregiving responsibilities, housing challenges, emergencies, or major life transitions.
We are exploring the factors that help households absorb these shocks, adapt, and continue functioning effectively.
The Household Resilience Check is an evolving framework designed to generate insight while collecting feedback from participants.
The framework
Five dimensions of household resilience
The Household Resilience Check explores five dimensions that research and practice suggest shape a household's ability to navigate disruptions.
Financial Resilience
Savings, income stability, long-term goals
Health Resilience
Access to care, managing health needs
Housing Stability
Stable, safe, affordable housing
Emergency Preparedness
Supplies, plans, key documents
Social Support
Community, family, helpers in a crisis
Your report
What participants receive
A practical, directional reflection on your household's current resilience, with suggested areas to consider further.
- Estimated resilience result
An overall 0–100 directional score
- Category breakdown
Five dimensions, scored
- Areas of strength
What appears to be working
- Areas to consider
Where to look more closely
- Suggested next steps
Practical reflections, not prescriptions
- 30-day plan
A simple, sequenced starting point
Examples
Example households
Scores and profiles are illustrative. They show how resilience can look different across households.
Young Family
68Strengths
- Stable income
- Strong family support
Gaps
- Limited emergency savings
- No backup childcare plan
Established Family
82Strengths
- Emergency savings
- Adequate insurance coverage
- Strong community connections
Gaps
- Limited estate planning
Retired Couple
74Strengths
- Financial stability
- Strong local network
Gaps
- Health-related dependency risks
- Limited caregiving backup plans
Household resilience is multidimensional. Two households can have similar scores for very different reasons.
Take part in the Household Resilience Check
About 5 minutes. 25 questions. Your participation contributes to ongoing research.