Community Indicators Survey 1999: Columbus, GA

• CASEID
• Respondent ID number

Column: 1  Width: 8  Type: numeric

• ODWGHT
• Weight sums to unweighted number of cases

Column: 9  Width: 9  Type: numeric

• WEIGHT
• Weight sums to weighted number of cases

Column: 18  Width: 9  Type: numeric

• CITY
• City name

Column: 27  Width: 2  Type: numeric

• COUNTY
• County/population sampled

Column: 29  Width: 2  Type: numeric

• USR
• Urbanicity

Column: 31  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: For national sample only.

• REGION
• Census region

Column: 32  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: For national sample only.

• CORES01
• Language of interview

Survey Question:  We're giving people a choice of being interviewed in English or in Spanish. Would you like to continue in English, or would you rather be interviewed in Spanish?

Column: 33  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORES02
• Live in city or neighboring community

Survey Question:  First, do you currently live in the city of (INSERT CITY NAME) or in a neighboring community?

Column: 34  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORES03
• Full-time or part-time resident

Survey Question:  Are you a FULL-TIME resident of Myrtle Beach or do you only live in Myrtle Beach for PART of the year?

Column: 35  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: CORES03 asked only in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

• CORES04
• Describe where you live

Survey Question:  Which of the following BEST describes the place where you now live?

Column: 36  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read. CORES04 asked only of the national sample.

• CORED01
• Respondent's Sex

Column: 37  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE01
• Rate the area as a place to live

Survey Question:  Overall, how would you rate the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area as a place to live? Would you say it is . . . ?

Column: 38  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read.

• CORE02
• Length of residence in area

Survey Question:  About how long have you lived in the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area? Have you lived here . . ?

Column: 39  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read.

• CORE03
• Feelings/future plans about area

Survey Question:  And which of the following statements best describes how you feel about living in the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area and your future plans, even if none is exactly right? Here are the statements . . . ? (IF NECESSARY:) Which one best describes how you feel?

Column: 40  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Read in order. CORE03 not asked in the pilot cities: Milledgeville, GA, Long Beach, CA, Boca Raton, FL, Gary, IN, and Boulder, CO

• CORE04A
• Rating of local police department

Survey Question:  I'm going to read a list of local institutions and organizations. For each one, please tell me if you think they are doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job serving your community. (First/How about) YOUR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT -- are they doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job?

Column: 42  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE04B
• Rating of local fire department

Survey Question:  I'm going to read a list of local institutions and organizations. For each one, please tell me if you think they are doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job serving your community. (First/How about) YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT -- are they doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job?

Column: 43  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE04C
• Rating of local public schools

Survey Question:  I'm going to read a list of local institutions and organizations. For each one, please tell me if you think they are doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job serving your community. (First/How about) YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS -- are they doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job?

Column: 44  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE04D
• Rating of city or town government

Survey Question:  I'm going to read a list of local institutions and organizations. For each one, please tell me if you think they are doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job serving your community. (First/How about) YOUR CITY OR TOWN GOVERNMENT -- are they doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job?

Column: 45  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE04E
• Rating of local public libraries

Survey Question:  I'm going to read a list of local institutions and organizations. For each one, please tell me if you think they are doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job serving your community. (First/How about) YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC LIBRARIES -- are they doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job?

Column: 46  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE05
• Community as a place to raise children

Survey Question:  How would you rate the community you live in as a place to raise children? Would you say it is . . . ?

Column: 47  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read. CORE05 asked only in Milledgeville, GA.

• CORE06A
• Crime at home at night

Survey Question:  And, in general, how safe would you say you and your family are from crime at each of the following locations? (First/How about,) at home at night -- are you very safe, somewhat safe, not too safe or not at all safe from crime?

Column: 48  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE06B
• Crime walking in neighborhood after dark

Survey Question:  And, in general, how safe would you say you and your family are from crime at each of the following locations? (First/How about,) when walking in your neighborhood after dark -- are you very safe, somewhat safe, not too safe or not at all safe from crime?

Column: 49  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE06C
• Crime downtown at night

Survey Question:  And, in general, how safe would you say you and your family are from crime at each of the following locations? (First/How about,) when downtown at night -- are you very safe, somewhat safe, not too safe or not at all safe from crime?

Column: 50  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE07
• Impact of individual on community

Survey Question:  Overall, how much impact do you think people like you can have in making your community a better place to live . . . ?

Column: 51  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read.

• CORE08
• Most effective way to have an impact

Survey Question:  And what do you think is the most effective way people can have an impact? Is it to . . . ?

Column: 52  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask CORE08 of those who think they can have an impact (CORE07=1-3). Read and rotate categories. Always ask category 5 last.

• CORE09
• Influence over local govt decisions

Survey Question:  And thinking specifically about local laws, policies and regulations . . . How much influence do you think people like you can have over city or town government decisions -- a lot, some, a little, or none at all?

Column: 53  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: CORE09 asked only in Milledgeville, GA.

• CORE10A
• Contacted elected official

Survey Question:  Have you ever called or sent a letter to an elected official?

Column: 54  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: CORE10a-c asked only in Milledgeville, GA

• CORE10B
• Attended public meeting on local affairs

Survey Question:  Have you ever attended a public meeting on local or school affairs?

Column: 55  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: CORE10a-c asked only in Milledgeville, GA

• CORE10C
• Signed a petition

Survey Question:  Have you ever signed a petition to support a cause?

Column: 56  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: CORE10a-c asked only in Milledgeville, GA

• CORE11A
• Volunteer for tutoring/education

Survey Question:  Now as I read a list of community programs and groups, please tell me if you spent time volunteering for a program or group like this in the PAST 12 MONTHS. By volunteering I mean spending your time helping without being paid for it. In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time to/ How about a tutoring or other educational program such as an after-school program or Sunday school classes?

Column: 57  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE11B
• Volunteer for arts/cultural group

Survey Question:  Now as I read a list of community programs and groups, please tell me if you spent time volunteering for a program or group like this in the PAST 12 MONTHS. By volunteering I mean spending your time helping without being paid for it. In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time to/ How about an arts or cultural group, such as a museum, theater or music group?

Column: 58  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE11C
• Volunteer for youth development

Survey Question:  Now as I read a list of community programs and groups, please tell me if you spent time volunteering for a program or group like this in the PAST 12 MONTHS. By volunteering I mean spending your time helping without being paid for it. In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time to/ How about a youth development program such as a daycare center, scouts or little league?

Column: 59  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE11D
• Volunteer for neighborhood/civic group

Survey Question:  Now as I read a list of community programs and groups, please tell me if you spent time volunteering for a program or group like this in the PAST 12 MONTHS. By volunteering I mean spending your time helping without being paid for it. In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time to/ How about a neighborhood or civic group such as a block association or neighborhood watch?

Column: 60  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE11E
• Volunteer for poor/elderly/homeless

Survey Question:  Now as I read a list of community programs and groups, please tell me if you spent time volunteering for a program or group like this in the PAST 12 MONTHS. By volunteering I mean spending your time helping without being paid for it. In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time to/ How about a program that helps poor, elderly or homeless people?

Column: 61  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE12A
• Gone to art museum in past year

Survey Question:  Now still thinking about your activities... In the past 12 months, about how many times, if at all, have you done the following activities? In the past 12 months, about how many times have you gone to an art museum, or other place that displays art work?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 62  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number.

• CORE12B
• Gone to science/history museum in past year

Survey Question:  In the past 12 months, about how many times, if at all, have you done the following activities? In the past 12 months, about how many times have you gone to a science or history museum?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 64  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number.

• CORE12C
• Gone to hear symphony in past year

Survey Question:  In the past 12 months, about how many times, if at all, have you done the following activities? In the past 12 months, about how many times have you gone to hear a symphony orchestra?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 66  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number.

• CORE12D
• Gone to hear other live music in past year

Survey Question:  In the past 12 months, about how many times, if at all, have you done the following activities? In the past 12 months, about how many times have you gone to hear any other type of live music performance?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 68  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number.

• CORE12E
• Attended play/dance/theater in past year

Survey Question:  In the past 12 months, about how many times, if at all, have you done the following activities? In the past 12 months, about how many times have you attended a play, dance or other theater performance?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 70  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number.

• CORE12F
• Gone to movie in past year

Survey Question:  In the past 12 months, about how many times, if at all, have you done the following activities? In the past 12 months, about how many times have you gone to see a movie?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 72  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number.

• CORE12G
• Gone to see sports event in past year

Survey Question:  In the past 12 months, about how many times, if at all, have you done the following activities? In the past 12 months, about how many times have you gone to see a sports event?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 74  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number.

• CORE12H
• Had dinner with friends in past year

Survey Question:  In the past 12 months, about how many times, if at all, have you done the following activities? In the past 12 months, about how many times have you had dinner with friends either in your own home or at a restaurant?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 76  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number. CORE12h asked only in the pilot cities: Milledgeville, GA, Long Beach, CA, Boca Raton, FL, Gary, IN, and Boulder, CO

• CORE13A
• In 1998, contribute to churches

Survey Question:  Next, I am going to read a list of some different types of organizations to which people contribute money or personal belongings. By contributing, I mean making a voluntary contribution with no intention of obtaining goods or services for yourself. (First/Next,) in 1998, did you or anyone in your household contribute to churches, synagogues or other religious organizations?

Column: 78  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE13B
• In 1998, contribute to hospitals

Survey Question:  Next, I am going to read a list of some different types of organizations to which people contribute money or personal belongings. By contributing, I mean making a voluntary contribution with no intention of obtaining goods or services for yourself. (First/Next,) in 1998, did you or anyone in your household contribute to hospitals or health organizations, including those that fight particular disease?

Column: 79  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE13C
• In 1998, contribute to schools

Survey Question:  Next, I am going to read a list of some different types of organizations to which people contribute money or personal belongings. By contributing, I mean making a voluntary contribution with no intention of obtaining goods or services for yourself. (First/Next,) in 1998, did you or anyone in your household contribute to schools, colleges or other educational organizations?

Column: 80  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE13D
• In 1998, contribute to arts/cultural

Survey Question:  Next, I am going to read a list of some different types of organizations to which people contribute money or personal belongings. By contributing, I mean making a voluntary contribution with no intention of obtaining goods or services for yourself. (First/Next,) in 1998, did you or anyone in your household contribute to arts or cultural organizations?

Column: 81  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE13E
• In 1998, contribute to youth devel

Survey Question:  Next, I am going to read a list of some different types of organizations to which people contribute money or personal belongings. By contributing, I mean making a voluntary contribution with no intention of obtaining goods or services for yourself. (First/Next,) in 1998, did you or anyone in your household contribute to youth development programs or organizations for children?

Column: 82  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE13F
• In 1998, contribute to poor/elderly

Survey Question:  Next, I am going to read a list of some different types of organizations to which people contribute money or personal belongings. By contributing, I mean making a voluntary contribution with no intention of obtaining goods or services for yourself. (First/Next,) in 1998, did you or anyone in your household contribute to organizations that help poor, elderly or homeless people?

Column: 83  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE13G
• In 1998, contribute to other group

Survey Question:  Next, I am going to read a list of some different types of organizations to which people contribute money or personal belongings. By contributing, I mean making a voluntary contribution with no intention of obtaining goods or services for yourself. (First/Next,) in 1998, did you or anyone in your household contribute to some other type of group or organization I haven't mentioned?

Column: 84  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE14
• Know the names of neighbors

Survey Question:  Do you happen to know the names of your neighbors who live close to you, or not? (IF YES, PROBE:) All of them or only some of them?

Column: 85  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE15
• Racial makeup of neighborhood

Survey Question:  As far as you know, are the people in your neighborhood all the same race as you, are most the same race as you, is there a mixture of racial groups, or are most people in your neighborhood of a different race from you?

Column: 86  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16A
• Rate problem-crime/drugs/violence

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) crime, drugs or violence -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 87  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16B
• Rate problem-unemployment

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) unemployment -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 88  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16C
• Rate problem-quality of public schools

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) the public schools do not provide quality education -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 89  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16D
• Rate problem-afford/quality healthcare

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) not enough affordable, quality health care -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 90  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: CORE16d asked only in the pilot cities: Milledgeville, GA, Long Beach, CA, Boca Raton, FL, Gary, IN, and Boulder, CO.

• CORE16E
• Rate problem-homelessness

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) homelessness -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 91  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16F
• Rate problem-not enough arts/culture

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) not enough arts or cultural activities -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 92  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16G
• Rate problem-illiteracy

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) illiteracy, that is people do not have basic reading skills -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 93  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16H
• Rate problem-not enough childcare

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) not enough AFFORDABLE, quality child care -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 94  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16I
• Rate problem-abandoned buildings

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) abandoned or run-down buildings -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 95  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16J
• Rate problem-unreliable public transit

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) limited or unreliable public transportation -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 96  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: CORE16j asked only in the pilot cities: Milledgeville, GA, Long Beach, CA, Boca Raton, FL, Gary, IN, and Boulder, CO.

• CORE16K
• Rate problem-unsupervised youth

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) too many unsupervised children and teenagers -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 97  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16L
• Rate problem-people not involved

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) people don't get involved in efforts to improve the community -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 98  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16M
• Rate problem-lack of affordable housing

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) not enough AFFORDABLE housing -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 99  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16N
• Rate problem-racial/ethnic tension

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (INSERT CITY NAME/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) tension between different racial and ethnic groups -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 100  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE17
• Most important problem

Survey Question:  Of the problems you think are big ones in your community which one is the MOST important problem? Is it . . . ?

Column: 101  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Read all items with a "big" response in CORE16. (CORE16A-N=1)

• COREM01A
• How often national daily newspaper

Survey Question:  Now I have a few questions about where you get news and information. . . How often do you read a national daily newspaper such as the New York Times or USA Today -- every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never?

Column: 103  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• COREM01B
• How often local daily newspaper

Survey Question:  How often do you read a LOCAL daily newspaper -- every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never?

Column: 104  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• COREM01C
• How often local TV news

Survey Question:  How often do you watch LOCAL TV news about your viewing area -- every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never?

Column: 105  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• COREM01D
• How often local news on the radio

Survey Question:  How often do you listen to any LOCAL news on the radio -- every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never?

Column: 106  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: COREM01d asked only in the pilot cities: Milledgeville, GA, Long Beach, CA, Boca Raton, FL, Gary, IN, and Boulder, CO.

• COREM01E
• How often online

Survey Question:  How often do you go online to access the internet for news, e-mail or other reasons -- every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never?

Column: 107  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: COREM01e had slightly different wording in the pilot cities (Milledgeville, GA, Long Beach, CA, Boca Raton, FL, Gary, IN, and Boulder, CO): "...go online to access the internet or World Wide Web, or to send and receive e-mail..."

• COREM01F
• How often online specifically for news

Survey Question:  How often do you go online specifically to get news -- every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never?

Column: 108  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: COREM01f asked only in the pilot cities: Milledgeville, GA, Long Beach, CA, Boca Raton, FL, Gary, IN, and Boulder, CO.

• COREM02A
• Believe local daily newspaper

Survey Question:  Please rate how much you think you can believe each of the following news organizations I describe. (First,/And) the LOCAL daily newspaper you are most familiar with? Would you say you believe almost all of what it says, most of what it says, only some, or almost nothing of what it says?

Column: 109  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• COREM02B
• Believe local TV news

Survey Question:  Please rate how much you think you can believe each of the following news organizations I describe. (First,/And) the LOCAL TV news program you are most familiar with? Would you say you believe almost all of what it says, most of what it says, only some, or almost nothing of what it says?

Column: 110  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED02
• Employment

Survey Question:  Finally, I have just a few questions so we can describe the people who took part in our survey . . . Are you now employed full-time, part-time, are you retired, or are you not employed for pay?

Column: 111  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED02A
• Also student

Survey Question:  Are you also a full- or part-time student?

Column: 112  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask CORED02a if do not volunteer "a student" (CORED02 not code 6).

• CORED03
• Marital status

Survey Question:  Are you married, living as married, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married?

Column: 113  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED04
• Parent/guardian of minors

Survey Question:  Are you the parent or guardian of any children under age 18 now living in your household?

Column: 114  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED05A
• Children under age five

Survey Question:  Are any of these children under age five?

Column: 115  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED05B
• Children five to 17 years old

Survey Question:  Are any of these children five to 17 years old?

Column: 116  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED06
• Registered to vote in your precinct

Survey Question:  Are you now registered to vote in your precinct or election district, or haven't you had a chance to register?

Column: 117  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED07
• Describe your political views

Survey Question:  In general, would you describe your political views as . . . ?

Column: 118  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read.

• CORED08
• How often go to church

Survey Question:  How often do you go to church, synagogue, or some other place of worship? Would you say . . . ?

Column: 119  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read.

• CORED09
• Age

Survey Question:  What is your age?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 18; Maximum value = 98

Column: 120  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact age up to age 96.

• CORED10
• Education

Survey Question:  What is the last grade or class you completed in school?

Column: 122  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read.

• CORED11
• Hispanic or Latino background

Survey Question:  Are you of Hispanic or Latino background, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban or other Spanish background?

Column: 123  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED12
• Race

Survey Question:  What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, American Indian or some other race? (IF R SAYS HISPANIC OR LATINO, PROBE:) Do you consider yourself a WHITE (Hispanic/Latino) or a BLACK (Hispanic/Latino)?

Column: 124  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: If R does not say white, black, or one of the race categories listed, record as "other" (code 6).

• CORED13
• Also mixed race

Survey Question:  Could you also describe yourself as mixed race because, for example, your parents or grandparents have different racial backgrounds from one another?

Column: 126  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask CORED13 if do not volunteer mixed race or refuse (CORED12 not 5, 9).

• CORED14
• Own or rent your home

Survey Question:  Do you own or rent your home?

Column: 127  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED15
• Total family income before taxes

Survey Question:  Approximately what is your total family income before taxes � just tell me when I get to the right category.

Column: 128  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read.

• CUST01
• Importance of historic preservation

Survey Question:  As you may know, people living in the community have different opinions about how important it is to preserve historic buildings in Milledgeville such as the old Governor's Mansion. How important is it to YOU that these buildings be preserved -- very important, somewhat important, not too important or not at all important?

Column: 129  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Milledgeville)

• CUST02A
• Easier/harder -affordable housing

Survey Question:  During the past five years or so, has it become easier or harder for people like you in Milledgeville to find decent, affordable housing, or hasn't that changed?

Column: 130  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Milledgeville)

• CUST02B
• Easier/harder -safe neighborhood

Survey Question:  During the past five years or so, has it become easier or harder for people like you in Milledgeville to find a safe neighborhood for you and your family to live in, or hasn't that changed?

Column: 131  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Milledgeville)

• CUST03
• View of teens in groups

Survey Question:  I'm going to read you two statements some people have made about teenagers IN THE (CITY) AREA. Please tell me if the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your view, even if neither one is exactly right. Here are the statements . . . (IF NECESSARY:) Which one comes closer to your view?

Column: 132  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate statements. (Akron, Charlotte, Grand Forks, Milledgeville, Philadelphia, Wichita)

• CUST04
• Rate after school or summer programs

Survey Question:  How would you rate the quality of after-school or summer programs for children in your community? Would you say they are . . ?

Column: 133  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read. (Milledgeville)

• CUST05
• Best way to keep children safe

Survey Question:  After I read you four choices, tell me which ONE you think is the BEST way to keep children in your community safe from violent crime. Would it be . . .?

Column: 134  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate categories 1-4. (Milledgeville)

• CUST06
• Local govt spending on public schools

Survey Question:  From what you know about how local tax money is spent, do you think the local government spends too much money on the public schools, too little money, or about the right amount?

Column: 136  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Long Beach and Aberdeen)

• CUST07
• Higher taxes if money improves schools

Survey Question:  How willing would you be to pay higher local taxes if the additional funds would be used to help improve the public schools? Would you be very willing to pay higher taxes to help improve public schools, somewhat willing, not too willing or not at all willing?

Column: 137  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Long Beach)

• CUST08
• School bond referendum

Survey Question:  As you may know, there is a referendum in Long Beach this month on a bond issue to pay for new and renovated school buildings. Whether or not you plan to vote, would you like to see the referendum approved or would you like to see it rejected?

Column: 138  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Long Beach) Only ask CUST08 before the election, March 17-30, 1999.

• CUST09
• View of racial/ethnic diversity

Survey Question:  I'm going to read you a pair of statements that will help us understand how you feel about RACIAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY in the (CITY) area. Please tell me if the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your view, even if neither one is exactly right. Here are the statements . . . racial and ethnic diversity strengthens my community because people's different experiences and points of view help when trying to solve problems (OR) racial and ethnic diversity is a burden on my community because people's differences make it harder to get things done. (IF NECESSARY:) Which one comes closer to your view?

Column: 139  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate statements. (National, Long Beach, Miami) The stem of the national question had slightly different wording: "The last pair of statements is about racial and ethnic diversity..."

• CUST10
• View of elected officials

Survey Question:  As I read a pair of statements, please tell me if the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own view, even if neither one is exactly right. . Here are the statements . . . (IF NECESSARY:) Which one comes closer to your view?

Column: 140  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Gary) Read and rotate statements.

• CUST11
• Public schools prepare youth

Survey Question:  From what you know about young people entering the workforce today, do you think that public schools in Gary have done very well, somewhat well, or not too well in teaching them what they need to know to succeed?

Column: 141  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Gary and San Jose)

• CUST12A
• Discrimination barrier to future

Survey Question:  Here is a short list of problems that might stand in the way of a family's FUTURE happiness and well-being. For each one, please tell me if you think this is something that might stand in the way of your OWN family's future well-being, or not. (First/How about), discrimination in (CITY) on the basis of race or ethnicity. (If R SAYS "don't have family," THEN PROBE:) "Then think about your PERSONAL happiness and well-being."

Column: 142  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Gary and Fort Wayne)

• CUST12B
• Lack of tech progress barrier to future

Survey Question:  Here is a short list of problems that might stand in the way of a family's FUTURE happiness and well- being. For each one, please tell me if you think this is something that might stand in the way of your OWN family's future well-being, or not. (First/How about), lack of industrial or technological progress in Gary. (If R SAYS "don't have family," THEN PROBE:) "Then think about your PERSONAL happiness and well-being."

Column: 143  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Gary)

• CUST12C
• Educ/training barrier to future

Survey Question:  Here is a short list of problems that might stand in the way of a family's FUTURE happiness and well- being. For each one, please tell me if you think this is something that might stand in the way of your OWN family's future well-being, or not. (First/How about), the amount of education or training you have. (If R SAYS "don't have family," THEN PROBE:) "Then think about your PERSONAL happiness and well-being."

Column: 144  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Gary)

• CUST12D
• Lack of youth programs barrier to future

Survey Question:  Here is a short list of problems that might stand in the way of a family's FUTURE happiness and well- being. For each one, please tell me if you think this is something that might stand in the way of your OWN family's future well-being, or not. (First/How about), lack of good quality development programs for youth in (CITY). (If R SAYS "don't have family," THEN PROBE:) "Then think about your PERSONAL happiness and well-being."

Column: 145  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Gary and Fort Wayne)

• CUST13
• Weekly car travel

Survey Question:  In a typical week, about how many hours do you spend travelling by car? (IF NECESSARY PROBE:) "Just your best guess is fine."

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 146  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number in whole hours. (Boca Raton)

• CUST14
• Leisure trips to other S. Fl. counties

Survey Question:  How often do you go to other counties in south Florida, such as Dade or Broward, to do leisure activities, including dining-out, shopping or going to a movie? Do you go several times a week, about once a week, about once a month, several times a year, or don't you go to other counties in south Florida to do leisure activities?

Column: 148  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Boca Raton)

• CUST15
• Environment vs. growth

Survey Question:  People in the (CITY) area have different opinions about the importance of the environment and economic growth. As I read a pair of statements about these issues, please tell me if the first statement or second statement comes closer to your own view, even if neither one is exactly right. Here are the statements. . . protecting the natural environment should be given priority, even at the risk of curbing economic growth (OR) economic growth should be given priority, even if the natural environment suffers to some extent. (IF NECESSARY:) Which one comes closer to your view?

Column: 149  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate statements. (Boca Raton and Boulder)

• CUST16
• View of success in Palm Beach

Survey Question:  As I read a pair of statements, please tell me if the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own view, even if neither one is exactly right. Here are the statements. . . in the Palm Beach County area, people like me can be successful if we work hard and make sacrifices (OR) in the Palm Beach County area, success for people like me is determined by forces outside of our control. (IF NECESSARY:) Which one comes closer to your view?

Column: 150  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate statements. (Boca Raton)

• CUST17
• Importance of giving to local charity

Survey Question:  There are many different ways to help out in the community. Considering all the ways people living in the Boulder area can help out, how important would you say it is to contribute to local charities and other non-profit organizations -- very important, somewhat important, not too important or not at all important?

Column: 151  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Boulder)

• CUST18A
• Generous with their financial resources

Survey Question:  Thinking about people living in the Boulder area, how generous would you say most people are with their FINANCIAL RESOURCES -- very generous, somewhat generous, not too generous or not at all generous?

Column: 152  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Boulder)

• CUST18B
• Generous with their time and skills

Survey Question:  Thinking about people living in the Boulder area, how generous would you say most people are with their TIME AND SKILLS -- very generous, somewhat generous, not too generous or not at all generous

Column: 153  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Boulder)

• CUST19A
• Wealthy people contribute to community

Survey Question:  (And) Is it your impression that wealthy people living in the area contribute as much as they should to help support efforts to improve the community or that they should contribute more to help the (CITY) area?

Column: 154  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (National, Boulder, State College) The national question had slightly different wording: "Wealthy people living in your local area?"

• CUST19B
• Businesses contribute to community

Survey Question:  (And) Is it your impression that businesses and corporations in the area contribute as much as they should to help support efforts to improve the community or that they should contribute more to help the (CITY) area?

Column: 155  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (National, Boulder, State College) The national question had slightly different wording: "Businesses and corporations in your local area?"

• CUST19C
• Penn State contribute to community

Survey Question:  (And) Is it your impression that Penn State University contributes as much as it should to help support efforts to improve the community or that they should contribute more to help the (CITY) area?

Column: 156  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (State College)

• CUST20A
• Gone to theater downtown in past year

Survey Question:  (And) IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you gone to a theater, concert hall or opera house located in DOWNTOWN Philadelphia?

Column: 157  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Philadelphia)

• CUST20B
• Gone to museum downtown in past year

Survey Question:  (And) IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you gone to a science, history or art museum located in DOWNTOWN Philadelphia?

Column: 158  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Philadelphia)

• CUST21
• Know about changes in welfare laws

Survey Question:  How much have you heard about recent changes in the welfare laws that require the government to take people off of welfare programs and try to place them in paying jobs? Have you heard a lot, a little or nothing at all about the new welfare laws?

Column: 159  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Philadelphia)

• CUST22
• Rate Philly govt - new welfare laws

Survey Question:  And how good a job do you think the local Philadelphia government is doing at achieving these goals -- getting people from welfare to work? Would you say the local government is doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job?

Column: 160  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Philadelphia)

• CUST23
• Biggest influence on youth

Survey Question:  Thinking now about youth in (CITY), which of the following groups do you think has the biggest influence on the values and the actions of children and teenagers today? Would you say . . . ?

Column: 161  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate categories 1-5. Accept only one response. (National, Akron, Duluth, Wichita) The stem of the national question had slightly different wording: "Thinking now about youth in your local area,"

• CUST24
• View on busing for integration

Survey Question:  Some people say it is more important that children attend schools near their homes, even if it means that most students are of the same race. Others say it is more important that children attend schools with students of other races, even if it means busing children some distance from their homes. Which of these views comes closer to your own?

Column: 163  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (National and Akron)

• CUST25
• Race relations in five years

Survey Question:  Looking ahead five years from today, please tell me if you think race relations in your community will get better, get worse, or stay about the same?

Column: 164  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (National, Akron, Charlotte, Columbia, Columbus, Lexington, Macon, Miami, Myrtle Beach, Tallahassee)

• CUST26A
• Importance-downtown business

Survey Question:  How important is each of the following to the overall quality of YOUR life? First/How about revitalizing business in downtown (CITY) -- is this very important to YOUR quality of life, somewhat important, only a little important, or not at all important to your quality of life?

Column: 165  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Detroit, Fort Wayne, Macon) In the Fort Wayne survey "on the Southeast side of" was used in place of "in downtown."

• CUST26B
• Importance-quality of downtown housing

Survey Question:  How important is each of the following to the overall quality of YOUR life? First/How about improving the quality of housing in downtown (CITY) -- is this very important to YOUR quality of life, somewhat important, only a little important, or not at all important to your quality of life?

Column: 166  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Detroit, Fort Wayne, Macon) In the Fort Wayne survey "on the Southeast side of" was used in place of "in downtown."

• CUST26C
• Importance-downtown historic preserv.

Survey Question:  How important is each of the following to the overall quality of YOUR life? First/How about preserving historic buildings in downtown (CITY) -- is this very important to YOUR quality of life, somewhat important, only a little important, or not at all important to your quality of life?

Column: 167  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Macon)

• CUST26D
• Importance-reducing crime downtown

Survey Question:  How important is each of the following to the overall quality of YOUR life? First/How about reducing crime in downtown (CITY) -- is this very important to YOUR quality of life, somewhat important, only a little important, or not at all important to your quality of life?

Column: 168  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Detroit and Fort Wayne) In the Fort Wayne survey "on the Southeast side of" was used in place of "in downtown."

• CUST27
• Most improve poor kids life

Survey Question:  There are many ways communities try to help children living in poverty. Which ONE of the following efforts do you think would do the MOST to improve the overall quality of life for poor children in the Macon area? Would you say . . . ?

Column: 169  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate categories 1-3. Accept only one response. (Macon)

• CUST28
• Treatment of blacks and whites

Survey Question:  Thinking about people in the (CITY) area, would you say that . . . ?

Column: 170  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate categories 1 and 2. (Biloxi, Macon, Myrtle Beach, Tallahassee)

• CUST29
• View of freeze on property taxes

Survey Question:  As you may know, there has been a freeze on property tax assessments in Muscogee County for a number of years. I'm going to read you two statements about the tax freeze. Please tell me if the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your view, even if neither one is exactly right. First, . . . the freeze on property tax assessments should be removed because it is unfair and limits money for schools and police (OR) the freeze on property tax assessments should be kept because it protects homeowners from increases in property taxes. (IF NECESSARY:) Which one comes closer to your view?

Column: 171  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate statements. (Columbus, GA)

• CUST30
• Local sales tax worthwhile

Survey Question:  In Muscogee County, you have been paying a local one percent sales tax that has funded civic buildings, parks and other projects. Do you think you have gotten your money's worth from this sales tax, or not?

Column: 172  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Columbus, GA)

• CUST31
• Favor or oppose keeping sales tax

Survey Question:  In the next year or so, you may be asked to vote to keep the current one percent local sales tax that has paid for civic buildings, parks and other projects. The money from the sales tax would then be used for a new library, to expand the jail and other projects. If you were voting today, would you favor or oppose keeping the sales tax?

Column: 173  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Columbus, GA)

• CUST32A
• Importance-federal safety standards

Survey Question:  How important do you think it is for public schools in the Aberdeen area to have buildings that meet federal safety standards? Would say this is very important, somewhat important, not too important or not at all important?

Column: 174  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Aberdeen)

• CUST32B
• Importance-handicapped accessibility

Survey Question:  How important do you think it is for public schools in the Aberdeen area to provide handicapped accessibility to all areas of the school? Would say this is very important, somewhat important, not too important or not at all important?

Column: 175  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Aberdeen)

• CUST32C
• Importance- 4-year high school

Survey Question:  How important do you think it is for public schools in the Aberdeen area to change from a three-year system to a four-year high school like other school districts in South Dakota? Would say this is very important, somewhat important, not too important or not at all important?

Column: 176  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Aberdeen)

• CUST33
• Govt action for economic prosperity

Survey Question:  Thinking about what local government can do to ensure economic prosperity in the (CITY) area, do you think the local government should . . . provide more support for farms, ranches and other agricultural businesses that have been a major part of the local economy (OR) do more to attract NEW kinds of industries to the Grand Forks area?

Column: 177  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate categories. (Aberdeen and Grand Forks)

• CUST34
• Rate job prospects for young people

Survey Question:  Now think about the job prospects and career opportunities for young people in (CITY). How would you rate (CITY) in terms of its CAREER OPPORTUNITIES for young people? Would you say Aberdeen provides young people with excellent career opportunities, good career opportunities, fair career opportunities, or poor career opportunities?

Column: 178  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (National, Aberdeen, Duluth, State College) The stem of the national question had slightly different wording: "Now think about the job prospects and career opportunities for young people in your local area."

• CUST35
• Responsible for solving economic problems

Survey Question:  Thinking about the economic problems in the Grand Forks area, which of the following do you think should be most responsible for solving those problems: . . . ?

Column: 179  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate categories 1-3 as a group and 4 and 5 as a pair. (Grand Forks)

• CUST36A
• Since flood -meeting living expenses

Survey Question:  Thinking about life in Grand Forks now compared to before the 1997 flood, have the following become easier, harder or stayed about the same for you and people you know? MEETING BASIC LIVING EXPENSES -- has this been easier, harder or stayed about the same?

Column: 180  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Grand Forks)

• CUST36B
• Since flood -finding youth activities

Survey Question:  Thinking about life in Grand Forks now compared to before the 1997 flood, have the following become easier, harder or stayed about the same for you and people you know? FINDING ORGANIZED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS -- has this been easier, harder or stayed about the same?

Column: 181  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Grand Forks)

• CUST36C
• Since flood -planning for the future

Survey Question:  Thinking about life in Grand Forks now compared to before the 1997 flood, have the following become easier, harder or stayed about the same for you and people you know? PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE -- has this been easier, harder or stayed about the same?

Column: 182  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Grand Forks)

• CUST37A
• Teen preg.-poverty and poor education

Survey Question:  One problem in the Wichita area is teenage pregnancies. People have many different explanations for why this continues to be a problem. Please tell me whether YOU think each of the following contributes a lot, some, only a little or not at all to this problem: POVERTY AND POOR EDUCATION.

Column: 183  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Wichita)

• CUST37B
• Teen preg.-decline in moral values

Survey Question:  One problem in the Wichita area is teenage pregnancies. People have many different explanations for why this continues to be a problem. Please tell me whether YOU think each of the following contributes a lot, some, only a little or not at all to this problem: A DECLINE IN MORAL VALUES.

Column: 184  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Wichita)

• CUST37C
• Teen preg.-parents neglecting

Survey Question:  One problem in the Wichita area is teenage pregnancies. People have many different explanations for why this continues to be a problem. Please tell me whether YOU think each of the following contributes a lot, some, only a little or not at all to this problem: PARENTS NEGLECTING THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES.