Madison 2025 Community Survey

The City of Madison, in partnership with the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District, is starting a Community outreach effort. The first step will be asking for citizen input through a Community Survey. The survey results will be utilized to get an overall sense of which upgrades, investments and improvements are most desired within the community, as well as for community planning and future grant applications for community improvements. Additionally, the results will help determine what will be priority when making improvements to our community.

Community surveys may be completed by visiting:

1.Rate the basic City services within the City of Madison.

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Street maintenance throughout the community

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Fire and Rescue services

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Police

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Natural Gas

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Recreation Facilities

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Madison Planning and Zoning Ordinances

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

2.Rate the technology services of the community.

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Broadband Internet speed

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Land-line telephone service

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Cellular Phone service

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Digital television

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

3.Rate the following businesses and services as to quality and/or availability.

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

Available in Region

Attorney & Legal

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

Available in Region

Banking & Financial

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

Available in Region

Child Care

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

Available in Region

Conference & Community Meeting Facilities

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

Available in Region

Farmers Market

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

Available in Region

Grocery Stores

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

Available in Region

Hotels & Lodging

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

Available in Region

Library

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

Available in Region

Nursing Home Facilities

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

Available in Region

Assisted Living Facilities

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

Available in Region

Printing & Copying Services

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

Available in Region

Retail Stores

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

Available in Region

Medical/Healthcare Clinics

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

Available in Region

Specialized Medical Care

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

Available in Region

4.Is there a need to address or a concern regarding any of the following?

1 (No Concerns)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major Concerns)

Adequate, quality housing

1 (No Concerns)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major Concerns)

Business succession plans

1 (No Concerns)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major Concerns)

City Website

1 (No Concerns)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major Concerns)

Demolition of dilapidated Commercial or Industrial sites

1 (No Concerns)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major Concerns)

Developing renewable energy resources

1 (No Concerns)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major Concerns)

Energy conservation

1 (No Concerns)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major Concerns)

Residential/business development

1 (No Concerns)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major Concerns)

Local law enforcement

1 (No Concerns)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major Concerns)

Meals on Wheels Program

1 (No Concerns)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major Concerns)

Recruiting and training emergency volunteers

1 (No Concerns)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major Concerns)

Safe drinking water

1 (No Concerns)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major Concerns)

Upgrading community infrastructure

1 (No Concerns)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major Concerns)

Zoning

1 (No Concerns)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major Concerns)

5.Are you concerned about maintaining historic integrity in the downtown district?

Yes

No Opinion

6.Would you like to see the city pursuing downtown revitalization and infrastructure?

Yes

No Opinion

7.Rate the Downtown Business area in the following areas:

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Handicap accessibility

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Street functionality

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Storm water drainage

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Vacant commercial buildings condition

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Condition/appearance of the downtown buildings

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Walkability

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

Street Lighting

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

No Opinion

8.Do you own or rent your home?

Own

Rent

Other

9.Would you like to see additional housing or apartments?

Yes

No Opinion

10.If you rent, why do you choose to rent?

Home maintenance expenses are too high

Lack of affordable houses

Lack of down payment funds

Lack of quality dwellings for purchase

Preference of renting

Temporary resident of Madison

11.Rate the following housing problems as they apply on a scale of 1-5 with 1 being not a problem, and 5 being a major problem.

1 (Not)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major)

N/A

Adequate existing affordable homes for sale

1 (Not)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major)

N/A

Adequate higher-end homes for sale

1 (Not)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major)

N/A

Adequate housing for senior citizens

1 (Not)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major)

N/A

Adequate assisted living housing

1 (Not)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major)

N/A

Poor, dilapidated housing

1 (Not)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major)

N/A

Vacant/abandoned housing

1 (Not)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Major)

N/A

12.If you purchased your home in the last 5 years, did you (check all that apply)

Find the market met your needs?

Have trouble locating a large enough house?

Have trouble locating a small enough house?

Have to update/rehab

13.Please rate the overall residential areas of the community according to the following:

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Property upkeep and appearance

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Street conditions

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Street maintenance

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Sidewalks

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Access to parks

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Overall safety

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

14.Rate the following priorities as they apply using 1-5 with 1 being not a priority, and 5 being the highest priority.

1 (Not)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Business recruitment, retainment and expansion

1 (Not)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Owner occupied housing rehabilitation

1 (Not)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Affordable and workforce housing

1 (Not)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Multifamily housing/apartments

1 (Not)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Storm water management

1 (Not)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Street maintenance and reconstruction

1 (Not)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Recreation

1 (Not)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

15.Regarding the future economic growth, our efforts would be best spent: (use scale 1-5 with 1 as no priority, and 5 the highest priority)

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Attract new retail business

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Building more apartments

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Building more single-family homes

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Improve appearance of commercial areas

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Utility Infrastructure expansion and/or upgrades

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

16.State what you think should be the top three priorities for the community.

17.What form of media and communication do you prefer for local news, community events, and information about the City of Madison? Choose all that apply:

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Local Newspaper (Printed)

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Regional Newspaper (Printed)

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

News Websites

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

City Website

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Facebook

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Instagram

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Other (please specify)

18.Rate the overall condition of the following community amenities:

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Camping area

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Memorial Park

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Barnes Park

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Grain Bin Park (Downtown Green Space)

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Community Swimming Pool

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Community Library

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Northside Community Center

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

Madison County Fairgrounds

1 (Poor)

3 (Average)

5 (Excellent)

N/A

19.Rate the priority of adding or updating the following items.

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Camping Areas

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Playground Areas/Structures

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Sports Fields (i.e. soccer, baseball/softball, etc.)

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Dog Park

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Hike/Bike Trails

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Public Restrooms (parks)

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Tennis Courts

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Splash Pad

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Picnic Shelters

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Fitness Centers

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Other (please specify)

20.Rate your interest in the following services and amenities if they were available in Madison:

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Bowling Alley

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Children's Learning Center/Museum

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Trampoline Park

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Roller Skating Rink

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Arcade

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Public Activity Center/Indoor Sports Complex

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Conference Facilities

1 (None)

3 (Moderate)

5 (Highest)

N/A

Other (please specify)

21.Other/Additional Comments