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This survey on housing situation in Bath County, VA is conducted by a sociology class at Washington and Lee University on behalf of Bath County authorities. The purpose of this survey is to collect opinions of citizens on their housing condition and on a potential housing expansion initiative for the county. The participation in this survey is optional (you can decline or quite filing the survey at any time). The survey is anonymous. The researchers have no means to learn the identity of respondents and will submit the collected information to the County authorities only in the form of general statistical analyses. By submitting the survey, you give the researchers your consent to use your responses in these statistical analyses only.

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* 1. Do you live in Bath County?

(If you answered "yes", move to question 2. If you answered "no", move to question 5)


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* 2. In years, how long have you lived in Bath County?

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* 3. Were you born in Bath County?

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* 4. What is your zip code?

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* 5. If you do not live in Bath County, where do you live?
 
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* 6. How/Why did you come to Bath County

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* 7. If you currently reside in Bath County, select the factors that have been most essential to this decision (check all that apply):

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* 8. On average, how long is your commute to work? (if you do not commute, say = "NA")

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* 9. What is the method you use most frequently to commute?

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* 10. On average, how much do you spend on car gas per month?

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* 11. If you do not live in Bath County, would you like to move into Bath County?

(if yes or you already reside in Bath Co., answer Q12.
If no, skip Q12)

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* 12. If you live in Bath County, would you like to move out of Bath County?

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* 13. How long do you see yourself living in Bath County?

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* 14. How would you describe your current living situation?

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* 15. How did/do you pay for your current residence?

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* 16. What kind of home do you live in?

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* 17. Rate your satisfaction with your current housing situation

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* 18. How likely are you to move out of your current residence?

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* 19. Are you currently looking to buy a home in Bath County?

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* 20. Please evaluate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements.

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  Strongly disagree Disagree Neautral Agree Strongly Agree Do Not Know
There are enough affordable restaurants in Bath County.
There are good schools in Bath County.
There are not enough job opportunities in Bath County.
There are no good job opportunities in Bath County.
The utilities in Bath County are affordable.
The people of Bath County are friendly.
Bath County is a good place to retire.
Bath County is a good place to start and raise a family.
Bath County has a good healthcare system.
There are enough childhood care options.

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* 21. Do you have access in your residence to clean drinking water?

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* 22. Do you feel you have adequate access to healthcare in your current living situation?

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* 23. In your opinion, what attracts people to Bath County?

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  Never Attracts Rarely Attracts Sometimes Attracts Usually Attracts Always Attracts Do Not Know
The outdoor activities of Bath County.
The remoteness of Bath County.
The people of Bath County.
The natural beauty of Bath County.
The affordability of Bath County.
The legacy of families in Bath County.
The comfort and quiet of Bath County.

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* 24. In your opinion, what is the housing situation of Bath County in regard to the supply of homes?

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* 25. In your opinion, what is the housing situation of Bath County in regard to cost?

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* 26. How important is it for you to have access to broadband/Wi-Fi? 

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* 27. How important is it for you to have access to a cellular connection?

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* 28. Where do you get your groceries and household necessities?

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* 29. If you live in Bath County, on average, how often do you travel to another county to buy groceries/necessities?

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* 30. How far from your home (in minutes) is the store where you get groceries?

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* 31. If you were to move to a new home, is it necessary that there be access to public water?

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* 32. In your opinion, how important is it that you know your neighbors?

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* 33. When picking a home, how important is it that you have a short commute?

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* 34. Which of the following are important factors when deciding to buy a home?

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  Not Important Less Important Neutral Somewhat Important Very Important
The presence of an attic.
The presence of a basement.
Bedrooms for each family member. (Unshared)
The home is finished.
The presence of several bathrooms.
A big yard.
Ample parking.
Isolated property.

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* 35. How important is it that the following types of homes are built in Bath County?

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One-Story Homes
Multiple-Story Homes
Duplexes
Manufactured Homes
Townhomes
Apartments
Assisted Living Facilities
Retirement Homes
Rental Homes
Worker Dormitories
Trailer Parks
Other

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* 36. Please evaluate the following statements on the housing in Bath County.

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree I don’t know.
Homes are easy to attain.
Homes are affordable.
There are various types of housing available.

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* 37. Do you think there is enough new housing in Bath County?

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* 38. Should new housing options be built, what demographics should this housing target?

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* 39. Do you expect any of the following positive or negative outcomes to happen with the development of new housing projects?

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  Unexpected Low Expectancy Neutral Some Expectancy Expected
The possibility of new, unfriendly residents.
The possibility that housing prices will decrease.
The possibility that the county will become less safe.
The possibility that the county will experience economic growth.
The possibility that the cost of living will increase.

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* 40. If you feel additional housing should be built, where should it be built?

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* 41. If new homes are built in Bath County, who should be responsible for building them?

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* 42. Are you employed, or have you ever been employed at the Omni Homestead Resort?

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* 43. How often do you use the facilities or services of the Homestead?

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* 44. What is your opinion of the Homestead?

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* 45. What is your opinion of the economic impact of the Homestead in Bath County?

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* 46. In your opinion, relations between the management of the Homestead and the people of Bath County are:

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* 47. In your opinion, has the Omni Homestead resort increased, decreased, or not changed the quality of life of the people of Bath County?

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* 48. Are you planning to retire in the next five years?

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* 49. Do you feel there are enough assisted living or senior retirement communities in Bath County?

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* 50. Are you or would you consider moving to a senior retirement community?

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* 51. Are you or would you consider moving to an assisted living facility?

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* 52. If one were to be built, would you prefer a new senior living community or a new assisted living facility?

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