# census-geocoding-mcp

> Use this tool when you need to geocode addresses, reverse geocode coordinates, or retrieve Census geographies without requiring an API key. It solves problems related to location-based data analysis and mapping by providing access to the U.S. Census Bureau Geocoding Services API. The tool accepts address or coordinate inputs and returns corresponding geographic data, making it ideal for applications involving spatial analysis and demographic research.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/hesscl-census-geocoding-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/hesscl-census-geocoding-mcp

## Description

Provides access to the U.S. Census Bureau Geocoding Services API, enabling geocoding addresses, reverse geocoding coordinates, and retrieving Census geographies without an API key.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-31

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** maps-location
- **Updated:** 2026-08-31

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/fwae03a29b)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/hesscl/census-geocoding-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "hesscl-census-geocoding-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/hesscl-census-geocoding-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/hesscl-census-geocoding-mcp/pull`

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