Discrimination occurs in my community 13 34 41 12 Racial or ethnic tension rarely happens 43 31 17 9           Housing         Too many homes in my community are in poor condition 13 40 44   I see homeless individuals on the streets or living in their cars 12 20 65         Yes No My community would welcome supervised group homes for people with physical or mental disabilities     62 38 My community would welcome more affordable housing options, such as apartments, condominiums, or town homes     46 54 My community would welcome housing for seniors     89 11           Education % % % % There are adequate opportunities for adult technical or career change training in my community 25 35 20 20 Too many people are unable to read or do basic math 9 21 36             Youth Employment         There are adequate youth employment opportunities 22 44 15 19           Health         There is adequate accessibility to care for people with mental or emotional problems 15 32 17 36 Alcohol or drug abuse poses an threat 26 40 26 8 Alcohol and drug abuse among youth is a widespread problem 23 39 20 18 Teenage pregnancy is an issue 18 31 20 31 I am concerned about sexually transmitted diseases in my community 18 29 39 14          


Household Viewpoints

  Strong Agreement No Strong Feeling Strong Disagreement Don't Know
  % % % %
Economy        
I think my job is secure 48 20 16 14
My household has had difficulty paying for necessities such as food or housing in the last 12 months 14 16 69  
Paying the rent or mortgage leaves my household with less than is needed for other necessities 22 27 47 4
      Yes No
In the past 12 months have you or any other adult in your household tried tro find work?     35 64
         
Transportation % % % %
Traffic congestion makes it difficult to shop or reach essential services 38 37 24  
If public transportation were more available and reliable, my household would use it to commute to work 33 20 37 9
         
Earthquake        
My household has stored food and other basic necessities in case of an earthquake 44 30 26  
         
Safety        
Someone close to me in my community has experienced violence in their home in the past 12 months 17 9 62 12
I feel safe enough to walk alone in my community at night 54 28 16 0
A household with a handgun or firearm for protection is a safer home 23 26 47 4
I would welcome greater diversity in my community 52 36 8 5
         
Housing     Yes No
Does your home currently need major repairs that you cannot afford?     11 85
In the past 12 months, has your household received financial assistance from any source, such as family, friends, or organizations to pay the rent or mortgage?     7 93
         
Education % % % %
I am satisfied with the quality of public K-12 education provided for children 35 31 16 17
         
Social     Yes No
During the past 12 months have you or anyone else in your household looked for childcare?     11 89
How hard or easy has it been to find suitable childcare? 27 Very easy 46 No strong feeling 27 Very hard  
      Yes No
During the past 12 months have you or anyone you know needed to find help for an elderly person or a person with a disability who is trying to live independently?     17 82
How hard or easy has it been to find independent living help? 19 Very easy 48 No strong feeling 28 Very hard  
      Yes No
Within the past 12 months, have you had an older person or adult child living in your household for financial reasons?     14 85
         
Health        
How many immediate family members living in your household have been without medical coverage any time in the past 12 months? 23 at least one 76 none    
How many immediate family members living in your household have been without dental coverage any time in the past 12 months? 34 at least one 65 none    
      Yes No
During the past 12 months was there a time when you or anyone in your household needed medical care and did not get it?     6 93
Have you had trouble paying for prescriptions?     10 90
In the past 12 months, has anyone in your household been challanged with developmental disabilities?     4 95
In the past 12 months has there been someone close who has alcohol or drug problems?     21 77