Kimball Area Community Survey Results

Methodology Mail survey Sample included Kimball, Banner and western Cheyenne Counties  Random sample of 649 households  Additional 41 names of local leaders  Total of 326 surveys returned (response rate = 47%) 300 surveys returned from random sample for response rate of 46%

Respondent Profile 66% live within city limits of their community Have lived an average of 30.7 years in their community Average age = 55 years 64% are females 31% have children in their household 53% have household incomes under $40,000 95% have at least a high school diploma 69% were employed on full-time, part-time or seasonal basis (including self-employment) during 2004  76% of employed respondents work in their home or nearest community  Of those driving to another community to work, they drive an average of 32 miles, one way  42% of employed report working in a professional, technical or administrative occupation

Community of Respondents

Internet Access

Views About Community

Overall, how do you feel about your community?

Satisfaction with Community Services and Amenities DissatisfiedNo OpinionSatisfied Fire protection6985% Emergency medical services11881 Quality of water supply91577 Library services Utility services Parks and recreation Education (K – 12) Streets Basic medical services Nursing home care Senior centers94546 Camping facilities Housing Cell phone reception Law enforcement City government Retail shopping Day care services Restaurants69823 Entertainment6020

Appearance Ratings

Satisfaction with Health Care Services in Kimball and Banner Counties

Satisfaction with Aspects of Medical Health Care

Health Insurance Coverage

Where Go for Physical Therapy Services Note: Of those using physical therapy services

Likelihood of Using Health Services if Located in Kimball County

Satisfaction with Aspects of Education

Utilization of Current Event Center

Satisfaction with Current Event Center

Ratings of Recreational Facilities/ Programs in Community for Various Age Groups

Support for New Activities Center in Kimball

Opinions on Items to be Included in Activities Center

Would Family Participate in Before or After School Programs Containing the Following Services Persons answering “does not apply” were excluded from analysis

Expected Frequency Would Use Personal Trainer or Instructor

Interest in Taking Exercise/ Wellness Classes

Utilization of Long Distance Learning Room for Types of Education Courses

Use of Video Conferencing Room for Various Activities

Use of Technology Center for Various Activities

Would Contribute to Fund Drive for New Activities Center

Support for Using Various Sources to Fund New Activities Center

Should Reasonable Membership Fees be Charged to Cover Operational Costs of Activities Center?

Likelihood of Purchasing Different Types of Passes to Activities Center

Opinions on Reasonable Amounts to Charge for Annual Passes for Various Groups

Do you think residents from outside the Kimball area should be charged a higher fee to use the facility?

Kimball Area Community Survey Results