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Sheridan County Community Survey

The Sheridan County Community Foundation is leading a Countywide Strategic Planning Initiative in partnership with locally elected organizations (County Commission, City Councils, Hospital, Schools, etc.) to strengthen our communities for the future. This survey should take 8–10 minutes. Your input will help shape priorities, partnerships, and investments. All information is strictly confidential. Data collected is combined and summarized to remove individual details.

Survey participants will be entered into a random prize drawing upon completion. Winners will be selected after the survey period closes. To be eligible, please complete the boxes at the end of the survey to enter for a chance to win one of the following prizes (monetary amounts are gift certificates).
*Prize One:
$50 Bainter Oil
$50 Jamboree
*Prize Two
$50 Business Bucks
$50 JD's
*Prize Three
$50 Red's
$50 Business Bucks
*Prize Four
$50 Oscar's
$50 Town & Country Store
*Prize Five
$50 Selden Grocery
$50 Business Bucks
*Prize Six
Cup Cakes by Erin Farber
Hoxie Pool Pass for a Family of Four
*Prize Seven
$50 Hitchin Post
$50 Business Bucks
*Note an incentive sign-up at the bottom of the survey!*
1.Which best describes your role in the community:
2.Do you work:
3.My age falls into the following range:
4.How long have you lived in the county?
5.Every county has assets. They can be physical (such as lakes, buildings, etc), public employers (government, education, etc), private employers, infrastructure, leadership, etc. Please list the top 5 assets you see in the county:
6.Every county is part of a larger region that has assets. Please list the top 5 assets you see in the region:
7.Which areas should be the highest priority for Sheridan County over the next 5-10 years? (Select up to 3)
8.If you had to choose ONE area that needs the most attention, what would it be?
9.What are some strengths of Sheridan County?
10.Who is working together on projects in the county? Or what projects are being worked on by more than one group?
11.Where do you see duplication of effort or lack of coordination across schools, hospital, towns, county, or organizations?
12.Do you believe organizations in Sheridan County share information effectively?
13.What could help organizations work together more effectively?
14.What community resources do you currently use? Check all that apply.
15.How would you rate the following resources, using a matrix of Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, or Exceptional?
Poor
Fair
Good
Very Good
Exceptional
Hoxie Community Impact Center (Rec Center)
Hoxie Parks
Selden Parks
Selden Public LIbrary
Selden Community Building (Rec Center)
Selden Wellness Center
Sheridan County Pool
Sheridan County Public Library (Hoxie)
Sheridan County Wellness Center (Hoxie)
Other
16.Which types of projects should be prioritized? (Select up to 3)
17.What small, achievable improvements could make a big difference in the next 1-2 years?
18.What larger, long-term projects should the county begin planning for now?
19.In one sentence, what does a "thriving Sheridan County" look like in 10 years?
20.Do you feel optimistic about the county's future?
21.What businesses and/or locations in Sheridan County do you frequent each month?
22.If you are willing to be interviewed or take part in a focus group, please leave your information:
*Important* Please answer the following questions which will allow the Sheridan County Community Foundation to apply for future grants.*
Demographic Questions: The following questions help the Sheridan County Community Foundation better understand the people we serve. This information will be used only in aggregate to support future grant applications and funding opportunities that benefit our community. Your responses are confidential and will not be shared individually.
23.What is your sex?
24.What is your highest level of education?
25.What is your gross household income? (This can be found on your 1040 tax form, line 9)
26.How many individuals live in your household?
27.What is your current marital status?
28.What is your current employment status? Check all that apply.
29.Participant Incentive (Optional)
As a thank you for your time, participants may opt into a drawing for a survey incentive by providing their name and contact information at the end of the survey. This step is entirely optional. All contact information will be kept confidential and will be stored separately from your survey responses to ensure your feedback remains anonymous.

Survey participants will be entered into a random prize drawing upon completion. Winners will be selected after the survey period closes. To be eligible, please complete the boxes at the end of the survey to enter for a chance to win one of the following prizes (monetary amounts are gift certificates).
*Prize One:
$50 Bainter Oil
$50 Jamboree
*Prize Two
$50 Business Bucks
$50 JD's
*Prize Three
$50 Red's
$50 Business Bucks
*Prize Four
$50 Oscar's
$50 Town & Country Store
*Prize Five
$50 Selden Grocery
$50 Business Bucks
*Prize Six
Cup Cakes by Erin Farber
Hoxie Pool Pass for a Family of Four
*Prize Seven
$50 Hitchin Post
$50 Business Bucks