Walton County Strategic Plan Citizen Survey

Walton County Strategic Plan 2026 Survey

To help ensure Walton County continues to meet and exceed the needs of its citizens, your input is being sought on community-wide priorities to address needs both now and into the future.

Your feedback will be used to guide development of the upcoming FY 2027-2032 Strategic Plan, which will be discussed at several meetings over the next six months.
1.How long have you been a resident of Walton County?(Required.)
2.What is your 5-digit Zip Code?(Required.)
3.How would you rate Walton County as a...(Required.)
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know
Place to live
Place to raise a family
Safe community
Place for recreation
Place to enjoy the natural environment
Place with affordable housing options
Place to retire
Place where people are healthy, safe and connected to their community
Tourism destination with diverse offerings
Place to start a business
Place to work
Place to visit
Place of lifelong learning
Community that is moving in the right direction
4.Please rate the following categories of Walton County Government's performance:(Required.)
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know
Responsible use of taxpayer dollars
Transparency and accessibility
Keeping residents informed and engaged
Listening and responding to citizens
Delivering high-quality essential services
5.Which of the following do you use as a source of information about Walton County Government? Select all that apply(Required.)
6.Please rate the quality of County services:(Required.)
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know / Don't use
Assisting veterans and their families with benefits claims
Providing and maintaining parks, trails, boat landings and community centers
Coordinating Emergency Management’s response efforts to hurricanes and other disasters
Protecting natural resources by promoting sustainable practices and recycling
Providing housing and human services to keep people safe and healthy
Offering County library services that promote lifelong learning and engagement
Engaging with the community through events and volunteer opportunities
Developing our local tourism economy through concerts, special events, and arts and culture offerings
Promoting and supporting public health efforts
Providing permitting and building code services
Promoting local economic development
Building and maintaining roads and sidewalks countywide
7.In Walton County, how important are the following local issues to you and your family:(Required.)
Extremely Important
Important
Neutral
Unimportant
Don't know
Sustainability and Stewardship of Natural Resources
Water Quality
Quality Growth and Development
Public Health
Basic Health and Welfare Services
Economic Development and Job Creation
Traffic Safety and Congestion
Solid Waste (garbage collection) and Recycling
Affordable Housing and Homelessness
Arts, Culture, and Entertainment amenities
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Employment Opportunities
Recreational Opportunities
8.Of the options listed above, select your TOP 3 priority areas:(Required.)
9.Which THREE of the following items do you believe will be the MOST critical areas for the county government in the next 5 to 10 years?(Required.)
10.Are there any other important local issues that you do not see listed above?(Required.)