Page 87 - Town of Newcomb Comprehensive Plan - 2010

Town of Newcomb Community Survey
Year Round Residents Responses
117 Total Responses

1. How important are each of the following factors in your decision to live or own property in the Town
of Newcomb? (Please rate each factor by checking the appropriate box).

Very Important Somewhat Not Too Not At All
Important Important Important
a. Born or raised in 26/24.8% 14/13.3% 12/11.4% 53/50.5%
Newcomb
b. Good schools 76/66.7% 27/20.8% 1/0.0% 11/9.7%
c. Good Town 86/78.2% 17/15.5% 3/2.7% 4/3.6%
services
d. Reasonable 97/85.8% 10/8.6% 3/2.7% 3/2.7%
taxes
e. Affordable 71/62.9% 24/21.2% 7/6.2% 11/9.7%
housing
f. Housing 44/41.5% 45/42.5% 6/5.7% 11/10.4%
selection/quality
g. Safe community 101/91.0% 8/7.2% 0/0% 2/1.8%
h. Proximity to job 48/45.3% 29/27.4% 7/6.6% 22/20.8%
i. Proximity to 37/36.6% 41/40.6% 16/15.8% 7/6.9%
friends and family
j. Peace and quiet 76/68.5% 29/26.1% 2/1.8% 4/3.6%
k. Recreation 60/55.6% 35/32.4% 8/7.4% 5/4.6%
opportunities
l. Natural beauty 83/73.5% 23/20.4% 4/3.5% 3/2.7%

2. On the whole, how would you rate the overall quality of life in Newcomb?
Excellent 35/32.1%
Good 60/55.1%
Fair 11/10.1%
Poor 3/2.8%

3. On the whole, how is the overall quality of life in Newcomb changing?
It is improving 7/6.5%
It is staying about the same 42/38.9%
It is declining 58/53.7%
No opinion 1/0.9%

3a. Please add reasons for your response to question 3.

Positive Responses
EMT/health center medical services are good (5)
School is improving/is good (3)
The golf course is a plus (3)
Senior programs/services are good (2)
Summer youth program is good (2)
Fire department is good
There are many things to do in town
Basic needs are met

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