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Transylvania County Comprehensive 2050 Community Survey
2050 Community Survey
Help us shape Transylvania County for the next 25 years by giving us your feedback on where we are and where we should go.
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1.
Let's hear from you about
Transylvania County today.
Rate the quality of the following in the county as a whole:
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Place to Live, Raise Children, or Retire
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Accessibility of Everyday Needs
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
A Safe Community
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
An Affordable Community
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Access to Recreation, Arts and Culture
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Educational Opportunities
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Business Environment and Job Opportunities
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Appearance
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Environmental Quality
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Access to Health Care/Mental Health Services
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Agriculture
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
A Place to Visit
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Property Right Protection
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Historical Preservation and Resources
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Access and Quality of Water and Sewer
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Access to Broadband
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Child care
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Elder care
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Manufacturing/Industry
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Protection of Water Resources
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Other (please specify)
2.
Let's hear from you about
Transportation
in more detail: How would you rate Transylvania County as a whole on these types of transportation?
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Ease of Travel by Car
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Transit (Bus route, Direct Pickup)
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Ease of Walking
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Accessible for those with Disabilities
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Ease of Travel by Bike
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Electric Charging Availability
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
Access to Airport
Needs a lot of improvement
Needs some improvement
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Not Sure
3.
Let's hear more from you about
Arts, Culture and Recreation
: In the
last 12 months
how often have you participated in the following activities?
Not at All
Once Monthly or Less
2-4 times per Month
2 times a Week or more
Visited a Park
Not at All
Once Monthly or Less
2-4 times per Month
2 times a Week or more
Attended a Community Event
Not at All
Once Monthly or Less
2-4 times per Month
2 times a Week or more
Attended a School Function, Event or Performance
Not at All
Once Monthly or Less
2-4 times per Month
2 times a Week or more
Volunteered
Not at All
Once Monthly or Less
2-4 times per Month
2 times a Week or more
Attended an Art or Music Event
Not at All
Once Monthly or Less
2-4 times per Month
2 times a Week or more
Attended or Watched a Civic Meeting
Not at All
Once Monthly or Less
2-4 times per Month
2 times a Week or more
4.
How do you receive
information
about local issues in Transylvania County. Please choose all that apply.
Online- Websites
Social Media
Meetings - IN person or Remote
Newsletters
Newspapers
TV
Radio
5.
Now let's think about
Transylvania County in 25 years.
Of the following list, check the
top five
things you would want the community to focus on between now and then?
Top Focus
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Place to Live, Raise Children, or Retire
Accessibility of Everyday Needs
A Safe Community
An Affordable Community
Access to Recreation, Arts and Culture
Educational Opportunities
Business Environment and Job Opportunities
Appearance
Environmental Quality
Access to Health Care/Mental Health Services
Agriculture
A Place to Visit
Property Right Protection
Historical Preservation and Resources
Access and Quality of Water and Sewer
Access to Broadband
Child care
Elder care
Manufacturing/Industry
Protection of Water Resources
Other (please specify)
6.
If you were going to write a vision statement to describe Transylvania County in 25 Years, what three words would you prioritize to include?
First Word
Second Word
Third Word
7.
Where do you
live
most of the year?
Transylvania County
Buncombe County
Henderson County
Haywood County
Jackson County
Elsewhere in NC
Out of State
Prefer not to Answer
8.
If you are living in Transylvania County, in what
fire district area
do you reside?
Balsam Grove
Rosman Rural
Town of Rosman
Sylvan Valley 2
Lake Toxaway
City of Brevard
North Transylvania
Connestee
Little River
Cedar Mountain
Don't know
Prefer not to answer
9.
How
many years have you lived
in the region?
Born and raised in the region
20 or more years
10-19 years
5-9 years
5 years or fewer
Don't live in the region, but have a second home
Don't live in the region, but work in the region
Don't live in the region, just a guest
Prefer not to answer
10.
What is your
age
?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75+
Prefer not to answer
11.
What is your
gender
?
Female
Male
Prefer not to answer
12.
Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian / Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
White / Caucasian
Two or More Races
Prefer not to answer
13.
What is your
household income
before taxes?
$150,000 and Over
Between $100,000 and $149,999
Between $75,000 and $99,999
Between $50,000 and $74,999
Between $25,000 and $49,999
Under $25,000
14.
What is your
highest grade completed
?
Did not Graduate High School
High School or GED
Associates Degree
Some College
College Graduate
Post-Graduate or Professional Degree
Prefer not to answer
15.
Where is your primary place of
work
?
Retired
Transylvania County
Buncombe County
Henderson County
Jackson County
Elsewhere in NC
South Carolina
Remote Worker
Unemployed
Prefer not to answer
16.
Any other comments you would like to share?
Current Progress,
0 of 16 answered
