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Community Survey 2025-2026
1.
Affordable Housing is a problem in this community because: (check all that apply)
High Rent
Credit Problems
Not Enough Rentals
Not Enough Good Quality Housing
Too Expensive to Own
Someone in Household Has a Criminal Record
Other (please specify)
2.
Companies are short staffed in this community because: (check all that apply)
Lack of Child Care
Lack of Training
Not beneficial to Work
Not Enough Jobs in the County
Lack of transportation to Higher Wage Jobs
Criminal Records Makes it Difficult to Get Work
Other (please specify)
3.
High heating and utility costs are a problem in this community because: (check all that apply)
Low wages
Landlords not paying
Poor budgeting by consumers
Fuel/Utility costs are unpredictable
Poorly insulated houses/old appliances
Other (please specify)
4.
Transportation is a problem because: (check all that apply)
Lack of driver's license
No vehicle
Car not running
Insurance costs
Gas prices
BATA/bus not available
Other (please specify)
5.
Please choose 3 of the following areas that are most important to you right now.
Having health insurance
Further education - GED/HS Diploma/College
Getting training for a new job
Moving to a better neighborhood
Buying a home
Reliable transportation
Childcare
Getting a job with better wages
Getting a job with better benefits
Having affordable housing
Keeping kids in school
Having enough food
Keeping utility bills current
Having good credit
Parenting skills
Domestic Abuse
Reading, writing, and math
Legal Aid
Personal Health & Nutrition
Other (please specify)
6.
In your view of the following, which are most important to having a good community? (choose 3)
Good neighborhood schools
Affordable housing
Safe streets
High quality affordable childcare
Neighborhood convenience stores
Recycling available
Buildings in good repair
Good public transportation
Good local library
Responsible neighbors
Plenty of parks/play areas
Strong neighborhood associations
Good paying jobs locally
Other (please specify)
7.
Which of the following are missing from your neighborhood? (check all that apply)
Good neighborhood schools
High quality affordable childcare
Affordable housing
Safe streets
Neighborhood convenience stores
Recycling available
Buildings in good repair
Good public transportation
Good local library
Responsible neighbors
Plenty of parks/play areas
Strong neighborhood associations
Good paying jobs locally
Other (please specify)
8.
For those that are pregnant or have a family member or friend who may be expecting a baby: With the closing of Labor/Delivery at Promedica Hospital in Coldwater, please circle how much of a hardship it is/was to go out of county for services: (1 being not really and 10 being very)
9.
What county are you/they now going to for prenatal care/delivery?
Calhoun
Hillsdale
Steuben (Angola, IN)
Other
Other (please specify)
10.
What is your usual work or school schedule?
1st shift
2nd shift
3rd shift
11.
Do you use childcare outside of your home while you work or attend school?
Yes
No
12.
If you use childcare, do you utilize family members or a licensed childcare center?
Family member, friend or neighbor
Licensed childcare center
13.
If you do not use licensed childcare, please tell us why. Mark all that apply:
Unable to find childcare with openings
Unable to afford the cost of childcare
Unable to find childcare that I trust with my children
Unable to find childcare that is open during the hours I work
Not enough childcare centers in the area
Other (please specify)
14.
Do you feel there is an issue with substance abuse in the county?
Yes
No
15.
Do you feel you have access to mental health support? If yes, where do you go for that support? If no, what is preventing you from seeking help?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
16.
Source of Income (Note: If you have more than one source of income, check all that apply):
Wages
Public Assistance
Child Support
Social Security
SSI
Retirement/Pension
Unemployment
Other
Other (please specify)
17.
Which do you have at home (check all that apply):
Computer/tablet
Smartphone
18.
Do you have access to the internet at home?
Yes
No
19.
Do you own a home or rent?
Homeowner
Renter
Other (please specify)
20.
What two social media formats do you use the most?
Facebook
Snap Chat
Instagram
Tik Tok
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