2024-2025 Community Survey

Participation in this survey is voluntary and anonymous. Responses will be aggregated, shared only in summary format, and used as one tool to inform the Essex County Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan.

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* 1. When you imagine a strong, vibrant, healthy community, what are the most important features that come to mind? Choose up to 5.

Affordable housing

Livable wages

Clean environment

Access to health care

Access to mental health care

Community gathering spaces/events

Diverse populations

Parks and recreation

Safe neighborhoods

Economic opportunities

Resources for older adults (e.g. housing, home health, Meals on Wheels, community centers)

Quality child care

Support for families bringing home new babies

Good schools

Public transportation

Walkable and bike-friendly communities

Healthy food choices

Drug and alcohol rehabilitation services

Health insurance enrollment programs

Health education/screening programs

Smoking cessation programs

Weight management programs

Unsure

Prefer not to respond

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What are the main health concerns in the community where you live? Choose up to 5.

Nutrition/eating habits (including access to healthy food)

Access to healthcare and/or dental providers

Obesity/weight management

Immunization rates

Asthma/lung disease

Cancer

Contagious diseases and other infections

Diabetes

Heart disease and stroke

Child health and wellness

Teen pregnancy

Environmental hazards (e.g. water pollution, air quality, etc.)

Substance misuse

Issues related to aging (arthritis, falls, hearing/vision loss, cognitive impairment)

Mental health (including access to mental health services)

Smoking/tobacco/nicotine/vaping

Weight management programs

Physical activity

Prenatal care/maternal & infant health

Preventable injuries

Safety

Violence

Disability

Unsure

Prefer not to respond

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How do you think your community will be doing in 5 years?

	Better	About same	Worse	Unsure	Prefer not to respond
Access to transportation	Access to transportation Better	Access to transportation About same	Access to transportation Worse	Access to transportation Unsure	Access to transportation Prefer not to respond
Affordable housing	Affordable housing Better	Affordable housing About same	Affordable housing Worse	Affordable housing Unsure	Affordable housing Prefer not to respond
Employment opportunities	Employment opportunities Better	Employment opportunities About same	Employment opportunities Worse	Employment opportunities Unsure	Employment opportunities Prefer not to respond
Access to healthy food	Access to healthy food Better	Access to healthy food About same	Access to healthy food Worse	Access to healthy food Unsure	Access to healthy food Prefer not to respond
Access to childcare	Access to childcare Better	Access to childcare About same	Access to childcare Worse	Access to childcare Unsure	Access to childcare Prefer not to respond
Safety	Safety Better	Safety About same	Safety Worse	Safety Unsure	Safety Prefer not to respond

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* 4. What would help most in the community where you live? Choose up to 5.

Access to healthy foods

Food pantry or community meal site

Access to opportunities for those living with a disability

Affordable housing

Programs that address child abuse/neglect

Programs that address bullying

Access to affordable, high quality child care

Stable and gainful employment opportunities

Resources and support for aging adults

Community center

Safe recreational spaces

Street safety (crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes)

Opportunities for higher education, continuing education, and trades

Programs that address domestic violence

Healthcare access (insurance, affordability, proximity, availability of appointments, specialty care, screening, etc.)

Access to all substance misuse treatments available

Behavioral health services

Early Intervention programs

Clean/healthy environment (water quality, air pollution, climate change, etc.)

Health education programs

Unsure

Prefer not to respond

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How would you rate the following statements?

	Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly disagree	Prefer not to respond
During difficult times, I have "a village" I can call on for support.	During difficult times, I have "a village" I can call on for support. Strongly agree	During difficult times, I have "a village" I can call on for support. Agree	During difficult times, I have "a village" I can call on for support. Disagree	During difficult times, I have "a village" I can call on for support. Strongly disagree	During difficult times, I have "a village" I can call on for support. Prefer not to respond
I feel a sense of belonging to the community where I live.	I feel a sense of belonging to the community where I live. Strongly agree	I feel a sense of belonging to the community where I live. Agree	I feel a sense of belonging to the community where I live. Disagree	I feel a sense of belonging to the community where I live. Strongly disagree	I feel a sense of belonging to the community where I live. Prefer not to respond
Being a resident of my community is an important part of how I see myself.	Being a resident of my community is an important part of how I see myself. Strongly agree	Being a resident of my community is an important part of how I see myself. Agree	Being a resident of my community is an important part of how I see myself. Disagree	Being a resident of my community is an important part of how I see myself. Strongly disagree	Being a resident of my community is an important part of how I see myself. Prefer not to respond
I am a member of community social/religious/other groups and/or I participate in community events.	I am a member of community social/religious/other groups and/or I participate in community events. Strongly agree	I am a member of community social/religious/other groups and/or I participate in community events. Agree	I am a member of community social/religious/other groups and/or I participate in community events. Disagree	I am a member of community social/religious/other groups and/or I participate in community events. Strongly disagree	I am a member of community social/religious/other groups and/or I participate in community events. Prefer not to respond

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* 6. If there was a time in the past year that you or a family member needed medical care but could not get it, why did you not get care? Select all that apply.

Co-pays or deductibles were too high

Could not afford

Could not leave work

Did not have a doctor/provider

Did not have child care

Did not have insurance

Did not have transportation

No access/accommodation for people with disabilities

No appointment was available or wait time too long (primary care)

No appointment was available or wait time too long (specialist)

Provider was too far away

Provider did not speak my language/lack of culturally appropriate care

Didn't know how to find the right care for my medical need

Not applicable

Unsure

Prefer not to respond

Other (please specify)

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* 7. In the last year, have you had trouble meeting your needs or the needs of those in your household in any of the following areas? Check all that apply.

Child care

Food

Housing

Health care

Internet

Interpersonal safety

Medicine

Phone

Transportation

Utilities

Not applicable

Unsure

Prefer not to respond

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What are the trusted sources of health information for you and your family? Please check all that apply.

Doctors/healthcare providers

Family or friends

Health departments

Hospitals

On-line health sites (e.g. WebMD)

Governmental health organizations (CDC, Department of Health & Human Services, World Health Organization, etc.)

Religious organizations

Schools or universities

Workplace wellness programs

Unsure

Prefer not to respond

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Which of the following social media platforms/pages do you use to learn about local health or community-related events and programs? Check all that apply.

Facebook

X (formerly know as Twitter)

Instagram

TikTok

YouTube

Snapchat

None

Other (please specify)

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* 10. In the last year, in an average week, how often did you (please check one response per row):

	0 days	1-3 days	4-6 days	7 days	Unsure	Prefer not to respond
Eat a balanced, healthy diet	Eat a balanced, healthy diet 0 days	Eat a balanced, healthy diet 1-3 days	Eat a balanced, healthy diet 4-6 days	Eat a balanced, healthy diet 7 days	Eat a balanced, healthy diet Unsure	Eat a balanced, healthy diet Prefer not to respond
Get 30 min (or more) of physical activity	Get 30 min (or more) of physical activity 0 days	Get 30 min (or more) of physical activity 1-3 days	Get 30 min (or more) of physical activity 4-6 days	Get 30 min (or more) of physical activity 7 days	Get 30 min (or more) of physical activity Unsure	Get 30 min (or more) of physical activity Prefer not to respond
Get 7-9 hours of sleep	Get 7-9 hours of sleep 0 days	Get 7-9 hours of sleep 1-3 days	Get 7-9 hours of sleep 4-6 days	Get 7-9 hours of sleep 7 days	Get 7-9 hours of sleep Unsure	Get 7-9 hours of sleep Prefer not to respond
Have quality encounters with friends, family, or community members	Have quality encounters with friends, family, or community members 0 days	Have quality encounters with friends, family, or community members 1-3 days	Have quality encounters with friends, family, or community members 4-6 days	Have quality encounters with friends, family, or community members 7 days	Have quality encounters with friends, family, or community members Unsure	Have quality encounters with friends, family, or community members Prefer not to respond
Feel stressed	Feel stressed 0 days	Feel stressed 1-3 days	Feel stressed 4-6 days	Feel stressed 7 days	Feel stressed Unsure	Feel stressed Prefer not to respond

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* 11. How would you rate your health in each area below? Please check one response per row.

	Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	Unsure	Prefer not to respond
Physical health	Physical health Poor	Physical health Fair	Physical health Good	Physical health Excellent	Physical health Unsure	Physical health Prefer not to respond
Dental health	Dental health Poor	Dental health Fair	Dental health Good	Dental health Excellent	Dental health Unsure	Dental health Prefer not to respond
Mental health	Mental health Poor	Mental health Fair	Mental health Good	Mental health Excellent	Mental health Unsure	Mental health Prefer not to respond

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* 12. Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household?

Yes

Prefer not to respond

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* 13. If you answered yes to question #12, how would you rate the health of the children in your household (please check one response per row):

	Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	Unsure	Prefer not to respond
Physical health	Physical health Poor	Physical health Fair	Physical health Good	Physical health Excellent	Physical health Unsure	Physical health Prefer not to respond
Dental health	Dental health Poor	Dental health Fair	Dental health Good	Dental health Excellent	Dental health Unsure	Dental health Prefer not to respond
Mental health	Mental health Poor	Mental health Fair	Mental health Good	Mental health Excellent	Mental health Unsure	Mental health Prefer not to respond

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* 14. If you answered yes to question #12, what are the biggest concerns for the children in your household? Please check up to 3 major categories.

Accidents

Chronic absenteeism/school performance

Opportunities for continuing education

Safer places to walk/play

Chronic disease (asthma, diabetes, etc.)

Substance misuse

Vaccine-preventable illness

Dental health

Mental health

Obesity/weight management

Nutrition/eating habits

Violence

Sexual health/healthy relationships/pregnancy prevention

None of the above

Unsure

Prefer not to respond

Other (please specify)

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* 15. What gender do you identify with?

Man

Woman

Non-binary

Genderfluid

Questioning or unsure

Prefer not to respond

Other (please specify)

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* 16. What is your age?

17 years and under

18-24 years

25-34 years

35-44 years

45-54 years

55-64 years

65+

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* 17. In which town of Essex County do you reside? Select only one based on your primary residence

Chesterfield

Crown Point

Elizabethtown

Essex

Jay

Keene

Lewis

Minerva

Moriah

Newcomb

North Elba

North Hudson

St. Armand

Schroon

Ticonderoga

Westport

Willsboro

Wilmington

Other (please specify)

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* 18. What is the primary language spoken in your household?

English

French

Spanish

French-Creole

Haitian-Creole

Polish

Portuguese

Chinese

Korean

Russian

Italian

Arabic

Albanian

Farsi

Samoan

Yiddish

Hindi

Other (please specify)

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* 19. What is your race/ethnicity?

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

White

Two or more races

Prefer not to respond

Other (please specify)

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* 20. What is your highest level of education?

Some high school (did not finish)

High school diploma or GED

Technical or trade school certificate

Some college

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Graduate/professional degree

Prefer not to respond

Other (please specify)

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* 21. What is your current employment status?

Full-time

Part-time

Homemaker

Retired

Student

Out of work, looking for work

Out of work, not currently looking

Out of work, unable to work

Armed Forces, Active Duty

Retired but had to re-enter the workforce

Other (please specify)

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* 22. What is your annual household income?

Less than $25,000

$25,000-$49,999

$50,000-$99,999

$100,000-$149,999

$150,000 or more

Prefer not to answer

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* 23. Do you or does anyone in your household have a disability?

Yes

Prefer not to respond

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* 24. What type of health insurance do you currently have?

Medicaid

Medicare

Insured through employer's plan

Purchase my own insurance

No insurance

Unsure

Prefer not to respond

Other (please specify)

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* 25. Do you have reliable access to the internet in your home?

Yes

Prefer not to respond