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2026 Ottawa County Community Member Survey

Welcome

Ottawa County Health Department & Magruder Hospital are conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment to identify and assess the health needs of the community. We are asking community members (those who live and/or work in Ottawa County) to complete this 10 minute survey. This information will help guide us as we consider services and programs that will benefit the community. 

Be assured that this process is completely anonymous - we cannot access your name and your responses will be kept confidential. Your participation in this survey is entirely voluntary and you are free to leave questions unanswered. Thank you for helping us to better serve our community!
1.Where do you live, reside, and/or work in Ottawa County? (choose one)
2.On average, how many hours per week do you spend outdoors/near Lake Erie from May through September?
3.While it can be hard to choose, do your best to select what you feel are the TOP 5 CONCERNS OF YOUR COMMUNITY? (please check your top 5)
4.In the last 12 months, have you or someone in your household experienced difficulty accessing or have issues/concerns with any of the following? (Select all that apply)
5.Which of the following best describes your healthcare insurance coverage?
6.If you do NOT currently have healthcare coverage or insurance, what are the main reasons why? (Select all that apply)
7.In the last 12 months, what barriers to getting needed healthcare did you or a member of your household experience? (Select all that apply)
8.In the last year, was there a time when you needed prescription medicine but were not able to get it? 
9.Do you have a personal physician/primary care provider?
10.Where do you and your family members go most often to receive routine healthcare services (physical exams, check-ups, immunizations, treatment for chronic diseases)? (Select all that apply)
11.How long has it been since you have been to the doctor to get a checkup when you were well (not because you were already sick)?
12.If you were sick, where would you go first for treatment? Assume that this is not an emergency situation.
13.How long has it been since you have had a flu shot?
14.About how long has it been since you have been to the dentist to get a checkup (not for an emergency)?
15.In the last year, was there a time when you needed dental care but could not get it?
16.How would you rate your current access to mental or behavioral health services?
17.In the last year, was there a time when you needed mental health counseling but could not get it?
18.In the last 12 months, what, if any, were your main barriers to accessing mental or behavioral health services, if needed? (Select all that apply)
19.Overall, my mental health is:
20.During the past 12 months, did you ever feel so sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more in a row that you stopped doing some usual activities?
21.During the past 12 months, did you ever seriously consider attempting suicide?
22.During the past 12 months, did you actually attempt suicide?
23.Overall, my physical health is:
24.In the last week, did you participate in deliberate exercise (such as jogging, walking, golf, weight-lifting, fitness classes) that lasted for at least 30 minutes or more?
25.If you do want to get healthier and in better shape, what, if anything, do you feel is holding you back? (Select all that apply)
26.On a typical day, how many cigarettes do you smoke (either actual or electronic/vapor)?
27.Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past 30 days did you have (for males) 5 or more drinks on an occasion, or (for females) 4 or more drinks on an occasion?
28.Which of the following best describes your age?
29.What is your gender identity? (Select all that apply)
30.What is your sexual orientation? (Select all that apply)
31.What is your race and/or ethnicity? (Select all that apply)
32.How many children, ages 0-18, live in your household?
33.What is the highest level of education you have completed?
34.Are you currently employed?
35.What is your annual household income?
36.What is your current living situation? (Select all that apply)
37.Do you have any other feedback or comments to share with us?
Thank you! Please send this survey to anyone you know who lives and/or works in Ottawa County.