2019 Community Assessment

INSTRUCTIONS: Please mark your answer for each question to the best of your ability.

The confidential information collected from this Community Assessment assists GROW South Dakota, a statewide agency, to provide you and your community with quality programs and services that are needed to sustain our rural communities. This information also helps us plan for new programs and services.

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* 1. What is your relationship with GROW South Dakota? (Select all that apply. Select at least one.)

Business loan customer

Housing loan customer (e.g., direct mortgage, down payment loan)

Home improvement customer (e.g., weatherization, other home improvement)

Emergency assistance recipient (e.g., furnace replacement, rent/utilities assistance)

County commissioner

County/local government employee

Bank/lending agency staff

Economic development staff/board member

Other organizational partner

GROW SD board member

GROW SD staff member

None of the above

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* 2. What is your gender?

Female

Male

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* 3. What is your age?

14 to 19

20 to 29

30 to 39

40 to 59

60 to 69

70 and over

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* 4. How many people live in your household, including yourself?

6 or more

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* 5. Please check the answer that best describes the education level of the head of your household.

Some high school

High school degree or G.E.D.

Some college

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate degree (e.g., M.S., M.D., Ph.D., J.D., etc.)

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* 6. Check one that describes your employment status.

Full-time employed

Part-time employed

Self-employed

Unemployed

Retired

Disabled and unable to work

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* 7. Check one that describes your health care coverage.

Health Insurance Plan at Work

Individual Health Insurance Plan

Medicare/Medicaid

Uninsured

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* 8. What answer best describes your race?

White

Black or African-American

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian

Two or more races

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* 9. What answer best describes your Hispanic ethnicity?

Hispanic

Non-Hispanic

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* 10. What is your annual income?

$0 - $15,000

$15,001 - $20,000

$20,001 - $25,000

$25,001 - $35,000

$35,001 - $52,000

$52,001 - $70,000

$70,001 or higher

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* 11. Check one that best describes where you live.

I own my Home

I live in a Rental Unit

I live with Family or Friends

I am Homeless

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* 12. Are you a Veteran?

Yes

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* 13. List two things you, your family and friends value most about living in your community:

Item #1

Item#2

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* 14. Enter the name of the County where you reside.

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* 15. What 5-digit zip code do you use in your mailing address?

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* 16. Please rate the following in terms of their level of need in your HOUSEHOLD. 1 = not a need; 5 = very high need

	1 (not a need)	2	3	4	5 (very high need)
Business Counseling or Training	Business Counseling or Training 1 (not a need)	Business Counseling or Training 2	Business Counseling or Training 3	Business Counseling or Training 4	Business Counseling or Training 5 (very high need)
Business Loan to Start or Expand a Business	Business Loan to Start or Expand a Business 1 (not a need)	Business Loan to Start or Expand a Business 2	Business Loan to Start or Expand a Business 3	Business Loan to Start or Expand a Business 4	Business Loan to Start or Expand a Business 5 (very high need)
Child Support Enforcement	Child Support Enforcement 1 (not a need)	Child Support Enforcement 2	Child Support Enforcement 3	Child Support Enforcement 4	Child Support Enforcement 5 (very high need)
Emergency Assistance – Food, Clothing, Shelter, Utility Assistance	Emergency Assistance – Food, Clothing, Shelter, Utility Assistance 1 (not a need)	Emergency Assistance – Food, Clothing, Shelter, Utility Assistance 2	Emergency Assistance – Food, Clothing, Shelter, Utility Assistance 3	Emergency Assistance – Food, Clothing, Shelter, Utility Assistance 4	Emergency Assistance – Food, Clothing, Shelter, Utility Assistance 5 (very high need)
Financial Coaching - Manage money or repair credit	Financial Coaching - Manage money or repair credit 1 (not a need)	Financial Coaching - Manage money or repair credit 2	Financial Coaching - Manage money or repair credit 3	Financial Coaching - Manage money or repair credit 4	Financial Coaching - Manage money or repair credit 5 (very high need)
Health and wellness information and services	Health and wellness information and services 1 (not a need)	Health and wellness information and services 2	Health and wellness information and services 3	Health and wellness information and services 4	Health and wellness information and services 5 (very high need)
Home Improvements	Home Improvements 1 (not a need)	Home Improvements 2	Home Improvements 3	Home Improvements 4	Home Improvements 5 (very high need)
Home Loans (Mortgage, Down Payment, Closing Cost)	Home Loans (Mortgage, Down Payment, Closing Cost) 1 (not a need)	Home Loans (Mortgage, Down Payment, Closing Cost) 2	Home Loans (Mortgage, Down Payment, Closing Cost) 3	Home Loans (Mortgage, Down Payment, Closing Cost) 4	Home Loans (Mortgage, Down Payment, Closing Cost) 5 (very high need)
Homelessness services or prevention	Homelessness services or prevention 1 (not a need)	Homelessness services or prevention 2	Homelessness services or prevention 3	Homelessness services or prevention 4	Homelessness services or prevention 5 (very high need)
Homeownership Education	Homeownership Education 1 (not a need)	Homeownership Education 2	Homeownership Education 3	Homeownership Education 4	Homeownership Education 5 (very high need)
Jobs	Jobs 1 (not a need)	Jobs 2	Jobs 3	Jobs 4	Jobs 5 (very high need)
Rental Housing or Rental Assistance	Rental Housing or Rental Assistance 1 (not a need)	Rental Housing or Rental Assistance 2	Rental Housing or Rental Assistance 3	Rental Housing or Rental Assistance 4	Rental Housing or Rental Assistance 5 (very high need)
Weatherization to Improve Home Energy Efficiency	Weatherization to Improve Home Energy Efficiency 1 (not a need)	Weatherization to Improve Home Energy Efficiency 2	Weatherization to Improve Home Energy Efficiency 3	Weatherization to Improve Home Energy Efficiency 4	Weatherization to Improve Home Energy Efficiency 5 (very high need)

Please list other needs in your household:

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* 17. Please rate the following in terms of their level of need in your COMMUNITY. 1 = not a need; 5 = very high need

	1 (not a need)	2	3	4	5 (very high need)
Business Counseling or Training	Business Counseling or Training 1 (not a need)	Business Counseling or Training 2	Business Counseling or Training 3	Business Counseling or Training 4	Business Counseling or Training 5 (very high need)
Business Loan to Start or Expand a Business	Business Loan to Start or Expand a Business 1 (not a need)	Business Loan to Start or Expand a Business 2	Business Loan to Start or Expand a Business 3	Business Loan to Start or Expand a Business 4	Business Loan to Start or Expand a Business 5 (very high need)
Child Support Enforcement	Child Support Enforcement 1 (not a need)	Child Support Enforcement 2	Child Support Enforcement 3	Child Support Enforcement 4	Child Support Enforcement 5 (very high need)
Emergency Assistance – Food, Clothing, Shelter, Utility Assistance	Emergency Assistance – Food, Clothing, Shelter, Utility Assistance 1 (not a need)	Emergency Assistance – Food, Clothing, Shelter, Utility Assistance 2	Emergency Assistance – Food, Clothing, Shelter, Utility Assistance 3	Emergency Assistance – Food, Clothing, Shelter, Utility Assistance 4	Emergency Assistance – Food, Clothing, Shelter, Utility Assistance 5 (very high need)
Financial Coaching - Manage money or repair credit	Financial Coaching - Manage money or repair credit 1 (not a need)	Financial Coaching - Manage money or repair credit 2	Financial Coaching - Manage money or repair credit 3	Financial Coaching - Manage money or repair credit 4	Financial Coaching - Manage money or repair credit 5 (very high need)
Health and wellness information and services	Health and wellness information and services 1 (not a need)	Health and wellness information and services 2	Health and wellness information and services 3	Health and wellness information and services 4	Health and wellness information and services 5 (very high need)
Home Improvements	Home Improvements 1 (not a need)	Home Improvements 2	Home Improvements 3	Home Improvements 4	Home Improvements 5 (very high need)
Home Loans (Mortgage, Down Payment, Closing Cost)	Home Loans (Mortgage, Down Payment, Closing Cost) 1 (not a need)	Home Loans (Mortgage, Down Payment, Closing Cost) 2	Home Loans (Mortgage, Down Payment, Closing Cost) 3	Home Loans (Mortgage, Down Payment, Closing Cost) 4	Home Loans (Mortgage, Down Payment, Closing Cost) 5 (very high need)
Homelessness services or prevention	Homelessness services or prevention 1 (not a need)	Homelessness services or prevention 2	Homelessness services or prevention 3	Homelessness services or prevention 4	Homelessness services or prevention 5 (very high need)
Homeownership Education	Homeownership Education 1 (not a need)	Homeownership Education 2	Homeownership Education 3	Homeownership Education 4	Homeownership Education 5 (very high need)
Jobs	Jobs 1 (not a need)	Jobs 2	Jobs 3	Jobs 4	Jobs 5 (very high need)
Rental Housing or Rental Assistance	Rental Housing or Rental Assistance 1 (not a need)	Rental Housing or Rental Assistance 2	Rental Housing or Rental Assistance 3	Rental Housing or Rental Assistance 4	Rental Housing or Rental Assistance 5 (very high need)
Weatherization to Improve Home Energy Efficiency	Weatherization to Improve Home Energy Efficiency 1 (not a need)	Weatherization to Improve Home Energy Efficiency 2	Weatherization to Improve Home Energy Efficiency 3	Weatherization to Improve Home Energy Efficiency 4	Weatherization to Improve Home Energy Efficiency 5 (very high need)

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* 18. For each of the following community assets and services, please rate your level of need in your community:

	Not a Need	Moderate Need	High Need
Activities/services for seniors	Activities/services for seniors Not a Need	Activities/services for seniors Moderate Need	Activities/services for seniors High Need
Activities/services for youth	Activities/services for youth Not a Need	Activities/services for youth Moderate Need	Activities/services for youth High Need
Adequate and nutritious sources of food (e.g., grocery stores, restaurants, farmer's market)	Adequate and nutritious sources of food (e.g., grocery stores, restaurants, farmer's market) Not a Need	Adequate and nutritious sources of food (e.g., grocery stores, restaurants, farmer's market) Moderate Need	Adequate and nutritious sources of food (e.g., grocery stores, restaurants, farmer's market) High Need
Affordable Homes for Purchase	Affordable Homes for Purchase Not a Need	Affordable Homes for Purchase Moderate Need	Affordable Homes for Purchase High Need
Businesses that Meet Our Needs	Businesses that Meet Our Needs Not a Need	Businesses that Meet Our Needs Moderate Need	Businesses that Meet Our Needs High Need
Community Education/Training Opportunities	Community Education/Training Opportunities Not a Need	Community Education/Training Opportunities Moderate Need	Community Education/Training Opportunities High Need
Day Care Services	Day Care Services Not a Need	Day Care Services Moderate Need	Day Care Services High Need
Health and wellness information and services	Health and wellness information and services Not a Need	Health and wellness information and services Moderate Need	Health and wellness information and services High Need
Jobs/Business Opportunities	Jobs/Business Opportunities Not a Need	Jobs/Business Opportunities Moderate Need	Jobs/Business Opportunities High Need
Rental Housing	Rental Housing Not a Need	Rental Housing Moderate Need	Rental Housing High Need
Support/welcoming services for newcomers, immigrants, and new citizens	Support/welcoming services for newcomers, immigrants, and new citizens Not a Need	Support/welcoming services for newcomers, immigrants, and new citizens Moderate Need	Support/welcoming services for newcomers, immigrants, and new citizens High Need

Please list other assets or services that are a high need in your community:

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* 19. As a nonprofit lender, GROW South Dakota strives to work with our local lending institutions (banks, credit unions, etc) to provide affordable loans for home ownership. This question is in relation to borrowing money to purchase a home. Do you feel you would you be able to obtain a loan through a bank or other financial institution to purchase a home?

Yes