2025-2028 NWCSA Community Needs Assessment Survey

Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency Inc. is conducting a Community Needs Assessment that will be used to create and sustain programming that reflects and addresses needs within our service area from 2025 to 2028. We're leaning on you by collecting anonymous information from participants, boards, staff, public officials, and organizational partners across our five-county service area. Our final report will be available about October 2025.
1.Which county do you live in?
Ashland
Bayfield
Douglas
Iron
Price
Other
2.Select the most appropriate choice below?
3.Age (must be at least 18)
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 and better
4.Which of the following best describes you?
White
African American/Black
American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Hispanic/Latino
Multi-racial
Other
5.What is the highest level of education you have completed?
8th grade or less
Some high school
High school diploma/GED
Some college
Technical or trade school
Associate Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate degree
Other
6.Do you speak a language other than English, as home as your primary language at home?
7.If yes, which language?
8.Please answer the following statements about you and /or your household relating to money and education.
Yes
No
Don't know
I have an account at a bank or credit union (e.g. checking, saving, CD, IRA, etc.)
My family and I receive the Earned Income Tax Credit.
I have money in savings available to me.
I need help completing my own tax forms.
I need help learning how to budget my monthly expenses.
I need help balancing my checkbook.
I need help understanding my credit report.
I/someone in my household needs additional education to earn a living wage. (support your household without government benefits.)
I/someone in my household needs assistance with basic literacy. (reading, writing, and/or math)
I/someone in my household needs assistance learning basic computer literacy skills.
I/someone in my household needs assistance learning to speak English.
9.Which of the following best describes your working status?
Full time
Part time
Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker
Unemployed
Retired
Unable to Work
Work more than one job
10.Are you currently receiving any public assistance?
11.Have you experienced homelessness?
12.Which of the following best describes your housing situation.
Single parent, one or more children at home
Single
Two parent household, one or more children
Married
Live with another person
Multi-generational family
Other
13.In the last 12 months, have you been worried about losing your housing?
14.What type of job do you have?
15.What are your sources of income? (check all that apply)
16.What is the total income of adults living in your household?
Less than $10,000
$10,000-$19,999
$20,000-$29,999
$30,000-$39,999
$40,000-$49,999
$50,000-$59,999
$60,000 and above
17.Which of the following best describes your housing situation?
Own a house
Rent
Staying with friends/family
Mobile home (paying space/lot rent)
Homeless
Other
18.Please answer the following statements about you and/or your household related to housing.
Not a concern
Slight concern
Somewhat concern
Moderate concern
Extreme concern
Paying for rent
Dealing with landlord issues
Making house (mortgage) payments
Paying for home repairs
Paying for utility bills
Getting insulation and/or weatherization
Finding safe, affordable housing
Paying property taxes
Buying a house
Finding emergency shelter
19.Please mark all of the housing issues you have experienced the last 12 months.
20.Do you or your family receive housing assistance? (Section 8 or subsidized housing)
21.Please rate the following statements about you and/or your household related to employment.
Not a concern
Slight concern
Somewhat concern
Moderate concern
Extreme concern
Finding a job
Finding a full time job
Finding a job with higher wages
Finding Housing
Getting training for a better job
Getting a job with health benefits
Securing childcare
Transportation to interview/work site
22.Please rate the following statements about you and/or your household related to legal concerns.
Not a concern
Slight concern
Somewhat concern
Moderate concern
Extreme concern
Child Support Payments
Bank Foreclosure on home
Bankruptcy
Domestic Abuse
Creditors/Debt Collectors
Eviction
Public Benefits Programs (WIC, Food Share, etc.)
Government Health Insurance (BadgerCare Plus, Medicare, Medicaid, ACA)
Veteran’s Benefits
23.Please check all of the following that apply to you and/or your household regarding transportation.
24.Please rate the following statements about you and/or your household related to transportation
Not a concern
Slight concern
Somewhat concern
Moderate concern
Extreme concern
Buying a reliable vehicle
Obtaining a driver’s license
Paying for fines and fees
Paying for auto services and repairs
Paying for auto insurance