Community Indicators Survey 1999: Gary, IN
Browse variable group VG10 - Custom questions -- other cities
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- 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?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Full-time resident | 0 |
| 2 | Part-time resident | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
Column: 35
Width: 1
Type: numeric
Text: CORES03 asked only in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
- 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 . . . ?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Excellent | 0 |
| 2 | Good | 0 |
| 3 | Only fair | 0 |
| 4 | Poor | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
Column: 47
Width: 1
Type: numeric
Text: Read. CORE05 asked only in Milledgeville, GA.
- 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?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | A lot of influence | 0 |
| 2 | Some | 0 |
| 3 | A little | 0 |
| 4 | None at all | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
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?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Yes | 0 |
| 2 | No | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
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?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Yes | 0 |
| 2 | No | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
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?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Yes | 0 |
| 2 | No | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
Column: 56
Width: 1
Type: numeric
Text: CORE10a-c asked only in Milledgeville, GA
- 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?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Very important | 0 |
| 2 | Somewhat important | 0 |
| 3 | Only a little important | 0 |
| 4 | Not at all important | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
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?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Easier | 0 |
| 2 | Harder | 0 |
| 3 | Hasn't changed | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
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?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Easier | 0 |
| 2 | Harder | 0 |
| 3 | Hasn't changed | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
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?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Teens in groups are looking for something to do/not trouble | 0 |
| 2 | Teens in groups are in gangs/looking to cause trouble | 0 |
| 3 | Neither (VOL) | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
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 . . ?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Excellent | 0 |
| 2 | Good | 0 |
| 3 | Only fair | 0 |
| 4 | Poor | 0 |
| 5 | Do not have programs like this (VOL) | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know or Refused | 0 |
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 . . .?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | More after school programs | 0 |
| 2 | More police and law enforcement | 0 |
| 3 | Stronger gun laws | 0 |
| 4 | More jobs and organized recreational activities for teens | 0 |
| 5 | Other (VOL) | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
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?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Spends too much money on local public schools | 0 |
| 2 | Spends too little money on local public schools | 0 |
| 3 | Spends about the right amount on public schools | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
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?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Very willing | 0 |
| 2 | Somewhat willing | 0 |
| 3 | Not too willing | 0 |
| 4 | Not at all willing | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
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?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Approved | 0 |
| 2 | Rejected | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
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?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Racial and ethnic diversity strengthens the community | 0 |
| 2 | Racial and ethnic diversity is a burden on the community | 0 |
| 3 | Neither (VOL) | 0 |
| 4 | Doesn't apply/Not in a diverse community (VOL) | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
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..."
- 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
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 97 | 97 hours or more | 0 |
| 99 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
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?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Several times a week | 0 |
| 2 | About once a week | 0 |
| 3 | About once a month | 0 |
| 4 | Several times a year | 0 |
| 5 | Don't go to other counties in South Florida for leisure | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
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?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Protecting the natural environment should be given priority | 0 |
| 2 | Economic growth should be given priority | 0 |
| 3 | Neither (VOL) | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
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?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | People can be successful if we work hard/make sacrifices | 0 |
| 2 | Success is determined by forces outside of our control | 0 |
| 3 | Neither (VOL) | 0 |
| 9 | Don't know/Refused | 0 |
Column: 150
Width: 1
Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate statements. (Boca Raton)