Nobles County Comp Land Use Plan Community Survey

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* 2. How long have you lived or owned land in Nobles County?

Less than 1 year

1 - 5 years

6 - 10 years

11 - 15 years

16 - 20 years

20+ years

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* 3. Do you work in Nobles County?

Yes

No, In another Minnesota County

No, In Sioux Falls Area

No, In Iowa

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* 4. What do you value most about living in Nobles County? (Please choose Up to 2)

Rural Character

Affordable Housing/Cost of Living

Good Schools/Place to Raise a Family

Close to Family

Close to Outdoor Recreation

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* 5. How would you rate the quality of life in Nobles County?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

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* 6. Living in Nobles County is affordable

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 7. Does your family rent or own your housing?

Rent

Own

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* 8. Nobles County needs what kind of additional housing?

Single Family Housing

Multi-Family Housing

Senior Housing

Nobles County doesn't need more housing

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* 9. Does your family utilize childcare services?

Yes, we use an in-home provider

Yes, we use a daycare center

No, my family relies on family and friends

No, my family does not have young children

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* 10. Do you think there is enough childcare services available in Nobles County?

Yes

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* 11. Please rank Nobles County in the following areas

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Job availability	Job availability Excellent	Job availability Good	Job availability Fair	Job availability Poor
Housing availability	Housing availability Excellent	Housing availability Good	Housing availability Fair	Housing availability Poor
Transportation infrastructure	Transportation infrastructure Excellent	Transportation infrastructure Good	Transportation infrastructure Fair	Transportation infrastructure Poor
Local School Districts	Local School Districts Excellent	Local School Districts Good	Local School Districts Fair	Local School Districts Poor
County Parks/Trails	County Parks/Trails Excellent	County Parks/Trails Good	County Parks/Trails Fair	County Parks/Trails Poor
Social Services Accessibility	Social Services Accessibility Excellent	Social Services Accessibility Good	Social Services Accessibility Fair	Social Services Accessibility Poor
Availability of High Speed Internet	Availability of High Speed Internet Excellent	Availability of High Speed Internet Good	Availability of High Speed Internet Fair	Availability of High Speed Internet Poor
Response Time/Availability of EMS/Fire/Police Services	Response Time/Availability of EMS/Fire/Police Services Excellent	Response Time/Availability of EMS/Fire/Police Services Good	Response Time/Availability of EMS/Fire/Police Services Fair	Response Time/Availability of EMS/Fire/Police Services Poor
Local & County Leadership (Formal and Informal)	Local & County Leadership (Formal and Informal) Excellent	Local & County Leadership (Formal and Informal) Good	Local & County Leadership (Formal and Informal) Fair	Local & County Leadership (Formal and Informal) Poor

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* 12. Development in Urban areas should focus on the following (Please rank)

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* 13. Development in Rural areas should focus on the following (Please rank)

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* 14. Please rate the importance of the following for the county’s future (1 = Not Important, 5 = Very Important):

	1	2	3	4	5
Preserving Farmland	Preserving Farmland 1	Preserving Farmland 2	Preserving Farmland 3	Preserving Farmland 4	Preserving Farmland 5
Supporting Local Businesses	Supporting Local Businesses 1	Supporting Local Businesses 2	Supporting Local Businesses 3	Supporting Local Businesses 4	Supporting Local Businesses 5
Expanding Housing Options	Expanding Housing Options 1	Expanding Housing Options 2	Expanding Housing Options 3	Expanding Housing Options 4	Expanding Housing Options 5
Enhancing Parks & Trails	Enhancing Parks & Trails 1	Enhancing Parks & Trails 2	Enhancing Parks & Trails 3	Enhancing Parks & Trails 4	Enhancing Parks & Trails 5
Protecting Natural Resources	Protecting Natural Resources 1	Protecting Natural Resources 2	Protecting Natural Resources 3	Protecting Natural Resources 4	Protecting Natural Resources 5
Supporting Growth in Cities	Supporting Growth in Cities 1	Supporting Growth in Cities 2	Supporting Growth in Cities 3	Supporting Growth in Cities 4	Supporting Growth in Cities 5
Expanding Broadband Access	Expanding Broadband Access 1	Expanding Broadband Access 2	Expanding Broadband Access 3	Expanding Broadband Access 4	Expanding Broadband Access 5

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* 15. How would you rate your support for renewable projects in Nobles County (Wind/Solar/Battery Storage)

Strongly Support

Support

Neutral

Oppose

Strongly Oppose

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* 16. What do you see as the most important issues facing natural resources in the area? (Please choose up to 4)

Pollutants like sediment, nutrients, and bacteria impacting aquatic life and recreation

Management of aquatic invasive species

Protecting drinking water from contamination

Protecting groundwater supplies

Flood damage reduction

Changing weather patterns creating heavier rains and periods of drought

Erosion along river and streambanks

Maintenance and repair of drainage systems

Loss of wildlife habitat

Protecting soil health

Development pressure along shoreline and streambanks

Wetland protection and restoration

Other (please specify)

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* 17. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 18. What is your gender?

Male

Female

I'd rather not say

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* 19. What race or ethnicity do you identify with most?

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian or Asian American

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White

Other (please specify)

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* 20. How many people live in your household?

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* 21. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Less than a high school diploma

High School Diploma or GED

Some College

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's / Graduate Degree

Nobles County Comp Land Use Plan Community Survey

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* 1. Where Do You Live?

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* 2. How long have you lived or owned land in Nobles County?

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* 3. Do you work in Nobles County?

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* 4. What do you value most about living in Nobles County? (Please choose Up to 2)

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* 5. How would you rate the quality of life in Nobles County?

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* 6. Living in Nobles County is affordable

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* 7. Does your family rent or own your housing?

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* 8. Nobles County needs what kind of additional housing?

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* 9. Does your family utilize childcare services?

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* 10. Do you think there is enough childcare services available in Nobles County?

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* 11. Please rank Nobles County in the following areas

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* 12. Development in Urban areas should focus on the following (Please rank)

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* 13. Development in Rural areas should focus on the following (Please rank)

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* 14. Please rate the importance of the following for the county’s future (1 = Not Important, 5 = Very Important):

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* 15. How would you rate your support for renewable projects in Nobles County (Wind/Solar/Battery Storage)

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* 16. What do you see as the most important issues facing natural resources in the area? (Please choose up to 4)

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* 17. What is your age?

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* 18. What is your gender?

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* 19. What race or ethnicity do you identify with most?

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* 20. How many people live in your household?

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* 21. What is the highest level of education you have completed?