1. Kimball Area Community Survey Results

2. 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%

3. 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

4. Community of Respondents

5. Internet Access

6. Views About Community

7. Overall, how do you feel about your community?

8. Satisfaction with Community Services and Amenities DissatisfiedNo OpinionSatisfied Fire protection6985% Emergency medical services11881 Quality of water supply91577 Library services122168 Utility services161866 Parks and recreation161965 Education (K – 12)182063 Streets242057 Basic medical services321652 Nursing home care114049 Senior centers94546 Camping facilities144342 Housing253342 Cell phone reception441541 Law enforcement511237 City government373034 Retail shopping631126 Day care services136225 Restaurants69823 Entertainment6020

9. Appearance Ratings

10. Satisfaction with Health Care Services in Kimball and Banner Counties

11. Satisfaction with Aspects of Medical Health Care

12. Health Insurance Coverage

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

14. Likelihood of Using Health Services if Located in Kimball County

15. Satisfaction with Aspects of Education

16. Utilization of Current Event Center

17. Satisfaction with Current Event Center

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

19. Support for New Activities Center in Kimball

20. Opinions on Items to be Included in Activities Center

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

22. Expected Frequency Would Use Personal Trainer or Instructor

23. Interest in Taking Exercise/ Wellness Classes

24. Utilization of Long Distance Learning Room for Types of Education Courses

25. Use of Video Conferencing Room for Various Activities

26. Use of Technology Center for Various Activities

27. Would Contribute to Fund Drive for New Activities Center

28. Support for Using Various Sources to Fund New Activities Center

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

30. Likelihood of Purchasing Different Types of Passes to Activities Center

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

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

33. Kimball Area Community Survey Results