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2027 Community Survey

This survey is for anyone in our community. Whether you have used services from Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation before or not. Your answers help us understand what people in our community need and how we can better support individuals and families.
IMPORTANT: This survey is for information only. It is not an application for services. If you need assistance, please contact IVEDC directly.
- Participation is completely voluntary. You may stop at any time.
- Your answers are anonymous and will only be used to improve services.
- Completing this survey will not affect your eligibility for services.
How to Complete This Survey
For each section, check all the boxes that apply to you or anyone in your household at this moment.
About You
1.What county do you currently live in? (Write county name below)
2.What is your ZIP code? (Write ZIP code below)
3.What is your racial or ethnic identity? (Select all that apply.)
4.Do you identify as Hispanic or Latino/a/e?
5.What is your sex? (Select one)
6.What is your age? (Select one)
7.How many People Currently Live in Your Home?
8.What languages are spoken in your household? (Select all that apply)
9.What is your approximate average household income?
1. Vital Records
10.How has your household’s need for vital records changed in the last year?
11.Are you or anyone in your household currently having any problems related to vital records? (Select all that apply)
2. Employment
12.How has your household’s employment changed in the last year?
13.Are you or anyone in your household currently having any problems related to employment? (Select all that apply)
3. Adult Education
14.How has your household’s adult education changed in the last year?
15.Are you or any adults (18 or older) in your household currently having problems related to adult education? (Select all that apply)
4. Financial Stability
16.How has your household’s financial stability changed in the last year?
17.Are you or Anyone in your household currently experiencing any financial problems?
5. Housing
18.How has your household’s housing changed in the last year?
19.Are you or anyone in your household currently experiencing any housing problems?
6. Physical & Mental Health
20.How has your household’s physical and mental health changed in the last year?
21.Are you or anyone in your household currently experiencing any problems related to physical or mental health? (Select all that apply)
7. Food & Nutrition
22.How has your household’s need for food & nutrition changed in the last year?
23.Are you or anyone in your household currently experiencing any problems related to food or nutrition? (Select all that apply)
8. Transportation
24.How has your household’s transportation changed in the last year?
25.Are you or anyone in your household currently experiencing any transportation problems? (Select all that apply)
9. Youth Education
26.How has your household’s need for youth education changed in the last year?
27.Are any children or teens (under 18) in your household currently having any problems related to education? (Select all that apply)
10. Childcare
28.How has your household’s need for childcare changed in the last year?
29.Are you or anyone in your household currently experiencing any problems related to childcare? (Select all that apply)
11. Parenting
30.How has your household’s parenting changed in the last year?
31.Are you a parent or caregiver to any children or teens (under 18) and currently experiencing any parenting-related challenges? (Select all that apply)
Thank You!
Thank you for taking the time to share this detailed information. Your responses give us a much clearer picture of what people in our community are experiencing, and that helps us plan better programs and services.

REMINDER: This survey is for information only and is not an application for services. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please reach out to Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation directly