Please take a minute to complete the 2026 Shelby County survey below. The purpose of this survey is to get your opinions about community health problems in Shelby County. Myrtue Medical Center and its Public Health Department will use this information to identify the most pressing issues, which can be addressed through community action. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact us (see contact information at the end of the survey). Thank you!

In the following list, what do you think are the three most important factors for a "Healthy Community?" (Those factors that most improve the quality of life in a community.)

Question Title

* 1. Please check only three:

Question Title

* 2. In the following list, what do you think are the four most important health problems in Shelby County? (Those problems that have the greatest impact on overall community health.) Check only four:

Question Title

* 3. In the following list, what do you think are the three most important "risky behaviors" in our community? (Those behaviors that have the greatest impact on overall community health.)

Question Title

* 4. What medical services have you most needed in our community but have been unable to access? (Check only three.)

Question Title

* 5. How would you rate our community as a "Healthy Community"?

Question Title

* 6. How would you rate your own personal health?

Question Title

* 7. How would you rate your ability to locate community resources and/or healthcare services?

Question Title

* 8. Approximately how many hours per month do you volunteer your time to community service?  (i.e.: schools, voluntary organizations, hospitals, churches, etc.)

Question Title

* 9. Please answer questions 9-16 to help us see how different people feel about health issues.
The zip code where you live is:

Question Title

* 10. Your age is:

Question Title

* 11. Your gender is:

Question Title

* 12. Ethnic group you most identify with:

Question Title

* 13. Marital status:

Question Title

* 14. Highest education completed:

Question Title

* 15. Annual household income:

Question Title

* 16. How do you pay for your healthcare?

Question Title

* 17. Where or how did you get this survey?

Question Title

* 18. Thank you for your response! If you would like more information about the Community Health Assessment, please contact us at 712.755.4308.
Myrtue Medical Center Department of Public Health

 
 100% of survey complete.

T