Yorktown Survey

Yorktown, IN
Technical Appendices
2015
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The National Citizen Survey
Contents
Appendix A: Complete Survey Responses .......................................... 1
Appendix B: Benchmark Comparisons ............................................. 21
Appendix C: Detailed Survey Methods ............................................. 30
Appendix D: Survey Materials ......................................................... 35

2001-2015 National Research Center, Inc.
The NCS is presented by NRC in collaboration with ICMA.
Appendix A: Complete Survey Responses

Responses excluding dont know
The following pages contain a complete set of responses to each question on the survey, excluding the dont know responses. The percent of respondents
giving a particular response is shown followed by the number of respondents (denoted with N=).
Table 1: Question 1
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Yorktown:
Yorktown as a place to live
Your neighborhood as a place to live
Yorktown as a place to raise children
Yorktown as a place to work
Yorktown as a place to visit
Yorktown as a place to retire
The overall quality of life in Yorktown
Excellent
40%
N=177
46%
N=201
51%
N=211
17%
N=53
15%
N=63
25%
N=96
28%
N=121
56%
42%
45%
26%
29%
38%
60%
Good
N=248
N=182
N=185
N=79
N=120
N=146
N=260
Fair
Poor
2%
11%
3%
29%
40%
27%
11%
N=11
N=49
N=12
N=89
N=165
N=104
N=49
1%
1%
1%
28%
15%
11%
1%
N=5
N=6
N=6
N=88
N=63
N=43
N=6
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Total
N=440
N=437
N=415
N=310
N=411
N=389
N=435
Table 2: Question 2
Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Yorktown as a whole:
Overall feeling of safety in Yorktown
Overall ease of getting to the places you usually have to visit
Quality of overall natural environment in Yorktown
Overall "built environment" of Yorktown (including overall design, buildings, parks and transportation
systems)
Health and wellness opportunities in Yorktown
Overall opportunities for education and enrichment
Overall economic health of Yorktown
Sense of community
Overall image or reputation of Yorktown
Excellent
46% N=204
45% N=197
33% N=141
48%
46%
56%
Good
N=212
N=204
N=243
5%
8%
11%
Fair
N=22
N=34
N=47
0%
1%
0%
Poor
N=2
N=5
N=2
19%
25%
34%
13%
20%
24%
45%
52%
41%
49%
50%
61%
N=196
N=215
N=169
N=204
N=216
N=261
32%
21%
19%
31%
25%
12%
N=137
N=88
N=80
N=128
N=106
N=50
4%
2%
5%
8%
5%
4%
N=18
N=10
N=22
N=31
N=22
N=15
N=83
N=103
N=142
N=52
N=86
N=104
Total
100% N=440
100% N=440
100% N=433
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
N=435
N=417
N=414
N=414
N=430
N=431
Table 3: Question 3
Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following:
Recommend living in Yorktown to someone who asks
Remain in Yorktown for the next five years
Very likely
61%
N=266
71%
N=302
Somewhat likely
35%
N=153
20%
N=84
Somewhat unlikely
2%
N=10
5%
N=22
Very unlikely
2%
N=7
4%
N=16
100%
100%
Total
N=435
N=424
Table 4: Question 4
Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel:
In your neighborhood during the day
In Yorktown's downtown/commercial area during the day
In your neighborhood at night
In Yorktowns downtown/commercial area at night
Very safe
84%
N=371
80%
N=343
59%
N=255
45%
N=183
Somewhat safe
14%
N=60
18%
N=78
35%
N=151
45%
N=183
Neither safe nor unsafe

1%
N=5
1%
N=6
5%
N=21
9%
N=37
Somewhat
1%
0%
2%
1%
unsafe
N=3
N=0
N=8
N=4
Very unsafe
0%
N=0
0%
N=1
0%
N=1
0%
N=1
100%
100%
100%
100%
Total
N=439
N=427
N=436
N=408

Table 5: Question 5
Traffic flow on major streets
Ease of public parking
Ease of travel by car in Yorktown
Ease of travel by bicycle in Yorktown
Ease of walking in Yorktown
Availability of paths and walking trails
Air quality
Cleanliness of Yorktown
Overall appearance of Yorktown
Public places where people want to spend time
Variety of housing options
Availability of affordable quality housing
Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and paths or trails, etc.)
Recreational opportunities
Availability of affordable quality food
Availability of affordable quality health care
Availability of preventive health services
Availability of affordable quality mental health care
Excellent
35%
N=151
23%
N=98
39%
N=173
25%
N=93
36%
N=150
39%
N=165
39%
N=166
38%
N=166
30%
N=131
20%
N=84
17%
N=70
15%
N=58
37%
N=155
25%
N=103
9%
N=39
11%
N=40
12%
N=42
9%
N=24
53%
44%
54%
48%
49%
40%
55%
53%
54%
44%
49%
46%
46%
45%
28%
36%
36%
24%
Good
N=233
N=189
N=236
N=175
N=203
N=169
N=230
N=234
N=236
N=190
N=198
N=180
N=195
N=186
N=119
N=132
N=122
N=65
11%
26%
7%
21%
12%
16%
5%
9%
14%
29%
26%
29%
15%
24%
33%
42%
35%
34%
Fair
N=49
N=111
N=29
N=78
N=49
N=67
N=19
N=37
N=62
N=122
N=107
N=112
N=64
N=97
N=143
N=154
N=120
N=91
1%
7%
0%
5%
3%
4%
1%
0%
1%
8%
8%
10%
2%
6%
30%
10%
17%
33%
Poor
N=5
N=28
N=2
N=19
N=13
N=18
N=5
N=2
N=4
N=32
N=31
N=40
N=10
N=24
N=131
N=37
N=58
N=90
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Total
N=438
N=426
N=440
N=365
N=416
N=418
N=420
N=439
N=434
N=428
N=406
N=389
N=424
N=410
N=431
N=364
N=342
N=270
Excellent
18%
N=45
57%
N=220
8%
N=22
8%
N=29
25%
N=90
3%
N=10
1%
N=5
14%
N=61
7%
N=28
4%
N=19
7%
N=25
11%
N=42
13%
N=42
12%
N=42
10%
N=37
18%
N=75
41%
35%
24%
19%
45%
12%
10%
44%
36%
15%
29%
35%
35%
40%
36%
49%
Good
N=104
N=136
N=65
N=68
N=162
N=40
N=43
N=186
N=152
N=63
N=115
N=137
N=110
N=139
N=130
N=204
31%
7%
40%
41%
27%
34%
32%
35%
45%
47%
43%
44%
41%
38%
36%
27%
Fair
N=79
N=29
N=107
N=146
N=96
N=115
N=133
N=148
N=187
N=195
N=166
N=171
N=129
N=132
N=130
N=111
10%
0%
29%
32%
3%
52%
57%
7%
12%
34%
21%
11%
11%
10%
18%
6%
Poor
N=25
N=1
N=78
N=116
N=12
N=176
N=241
N=29
N=52
N=142
N=84
N=42
N=36
N=34
N=63
N=24
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Total
N=254
N=386
N=272
N=359
N=361
N=341
N=422
N=424
N=418
N=419
N=390
N=392
N=317
N=347
N=359
N=414
Table 6: Question 6
Availability of affordable quality child care/preschool
K-12 education
Adult educational opportunities
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities
Opportunities to participate in religious or spiritual events and activities
Employment opportunities
Shopping opportunities
Cost of living in Yorktown
Overall quality of business and service establishments in Yorktown
Vibrant downtown/commercial area
Overall quality of new development in Yorktown
Opportunities to participate in social events and activities
Opportunities to volunteer
Opportunities to participate in community matters
Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds
Neighborliness of residents in Yorktown

Table 7: Question 7
Please indicate whether or not you have done each of the following in the last 12 months.
Made efforts to conserve water
Made efforts to make your home more energy efficient
Reported a code violation or other hazard in Yorktown
Household member was a victim of a crime in Yorktown
Reported a crime to the police in Yorktown
Stocked supplies in preparation for an emergency
Campaigned or advocated for an issue, cause or candidate
Contacted the Town of Yorktown (in-person, phone, email or web) for help or information
Contacted Yorktown elected officials (in-person, phone, email or web) to express your opinion
No
27%
16%
87%
90%
82%
54%
80%
58%
79%
Yes
N=118
N=70
N=375
N=393
N=357
N=235
N=348
N=252
N=344
73%
84%
13%
10%
18%
46%
20%
42%
21%
Total
N=315
N=367
N=58
N=42
N=79
N=200
N=86
N=184
N=91
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
N=433
N=437
N=433
N=435
N=436
N=435
N=434
N=436
N=435
Table 8: Question 8
In the last 12 months, about how many times, if at all, have you or other household
members done each of the following in Yorktown?
Used Yorktown recreation centers or their services
Visited a neighborhood park or Town park
Used Yorktown public libraries or their services
Participated in religious or spiritual activities in Yorktown
Attended a Town-sponsored event
Walked or biked instead of driving
Volunteered your time to some group/activity in Yorktown
Participated in a club in Yorktown
Talked to or visited with your immediate neighbors
Done a favor for a neighbor
2 times a week or
more
20%
N=86
15%
N=67
11%
N=46
7%
N=30
4%
N=18
10%
N=44
7%
N=29
4%
N=16
35%
N=154
17%
N=73
2-4 times a
month
21%
N=90
35%
N=153
22%
N=95
9%
N=39
3%
N=12
18%
N=79
7%
N=30
7%
N=31
34%
N=149
28%
N=122
Once a month or
less
29%
N=124
37%
N=163
27%
N=116
14%
N=59
47%
N=201
26%
N=112
16%
N=69
11%
N=48
24%
N=105
42%
N=185
Not
31%
12%
40%
71%
46%
46%
70%
78%
6%
13%
at all
N=134
N=54
N=170
N=304
N=199
N=197
N=304
N=335
N=28
N=57
Total
100% N=435
100% N=437
100% N=428
100% N=431
100% N=430
100% N=432
100% N=432
100% N=430
100% N=437
100% N=436
Not at all
77% N=337
91% N=396
Total
100% N=437
100% N=437
Table 9: Question 9
Thinking about local public meetings (of local elected officials like Town Council or County
Commissioners, advisory boards, school board, Home Owners Association, neighborhood watch, etc.),
in the last 12 months, about how many times, if at all, have you or other household members
attended or spoke at a local public meeting?
Attended a local public meeting
Spoke at a local public meeting
2 times a
week or more
0%
N=2
0%
N=2
2-4 times a
month
4%
N=15
1%
N=6
Once a month
or less
19%
N=82
8%
N=33

Table 10: Question 10
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Yorktown:
Police services
Sheriff services
Fire services
Ambulance or emergency medical services
Crime prevention
Fire prevention and education
Traffic enforcement
Street repair
Street cleaning
Street lighting
Snow removal
Sidewalk maintenance
Traffic signal timing
Garbage collection
Recycling
Yard waste pick-up
Storm drainage
Drinking water
Sewer services
Utility billing
Town parks
Recreation programs or classes
Recreation centers or facilities
Land use, planning and zoning
Code enforcement (weeds, abandoned buildings, etc.)
Animal control
Economic development
Health services
Public library services
Yorktown open space
Town-sponsored special events
Overall customer service by Yorktown employees (police, receptionists, utility clerks, etc.)
Excellent
42%
N=167
37%
N=120
50%
N=181
53%
N=182
30%
N=107
33%
N=99
30%
N=110
24%
N=99
34%
N=136
27%
N=113
37%
N=157
29%
N=106
29%
N=117
45%
N=178
40%
N=145
32%
N=99
23%
N=82
23%
N=82
27%
N=95
25%
N=97
48%
N=198
26%
N=70
30%
N=97
15%
N=45
16%
N=51
19%
N=59
15%
N=48
17%
N=49
46%
N=168
25%
N=86
20%
N=69
37%
N=143
49%
51%
44%
43%
53%
48%
49%
42%
45%
43%
41%
44%
52%
47%
41%
42%
51%
44%
56%
47%
45%
37%
45%
45%
50%
52%
30%
37%
43%
51%
47%
49%
Good
N=195
N=167
N=159
N=149
N=186
N=143
N=182
N=171
N=184
N=179
N=175
N=158
N=209
N=188
N=151
N=130
N=182
N=159
N=202
N=183
N=184
N=98
N=145
N=134
N=153
N=163
N=98
N=110
N=157
N=176
N=163
N=188
9%
11%
5%
4%
14%
17%
16%
26%
19%
20%
18%
19%
16%
7%
10%
19%
20%
21%
14%
23%
6%
30%
19%
32%
25%
20%
35%
38%
10%
20%
29%
12%
Fair
N=36
N=38
N=19
N=14
N=51
N=50
N=61
N=107
N=79
N=85
N=79
N=70
N=65
N=28
N=37
N=60
N=73
N=76
N=49
N=90
N=26
N=79
N=62
N=97
N=77
N=62
N=117
N=112
N=37
N=69
N=100
N=47
1%
1%
0%
0%
2%
2%
5%
8%
2%
9%
3%
8%
3%
1%
9%
7%
6%
13%
3%
4%
1%
7%
6%
7%
9%
9%
20%
8%
1%
4%
4%
2%
Poor
N=3
N=4
N=1
N=1
N=8
N=6
N=20
N=34
N=7
N=38
N=14
N=28
N=11
N=4
N=34
N=22
N=21
N=45
N=11
N=16
N=3
N=18
N=18
N=22
N=27
N=30
N=67
N=24
N=2
N=15
N=14
N=6
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Total
N=401
N=329
N=360
N=346
N=351
N=298
N=372
N=411
N=406
N=416
N=425
N=363
N=402
N=398
N=367
N=311
N=358
N=362
N=358
N=386
N=412
N=264
N=322
N=299
N=308
N=315
N=331
N=296
N=364
N=346
N=347
N=384
Excellent
30%
N=122
6%
N=23
6%
N=25
55%
33%
46%
Good
N=225
N=123
N=178
13%
38%
38%
Fair
N=54
N=143
N=148
2%
23%
10%
Poor
N=10
N=88
N=38
Total
100%
N=411
100%
N=378
100%
N=389

Overall, how would you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the following?
The Town of Yorktown
The Federal Government
The State of Indiana

Please rate the following categories of Yorktown government performance:
The value of services for the taxes paid to Yorktown
The overall direction that Yorktown is taking
The job Yorktown government does at welcoming citizen involvement
Overall confidence in Yorktown government
Generally acting in the best interest of the community
Being honest
Treating all residents fairly
Excellent
17%
N=67
15%
N=60
14%
N=47
14%
N=55
17%
N=68
17%
N=60
15%
N=54
46%
54%
36%
40%
43%
43%
42%
Good
N=181
N=216
N=121
N=152
N=170
N=148
N=149
31%
24%
34%
34%
29%
28%
29%
Fair
N=123
N=97
N=115
N=128
N=112
N=98
N=101
5%
7%
16%
12%
11%
11%
14%
Poor
N=20
N=29
N=53
N=46
N=42
N=38
N=48
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Total
N=392
N=402
N=336
N=381
N=392
N=344
N=353

Please rate how important, if at all, you think it is for the Yorktown community to focus on
each of the following in the coming two years:
Overall "built environment" of Yorktown (including overall design, buildings, parks and
transportation systems)
Sense of community
Essential
56% N=243
26% N=114
26% N=113
Very
important
36%
N=155
42%
N=180
51%
N=220
Somewhat
important
8%
N=33
28%
N=121
21%
N=91
Not at all
important
1%
N=3
4%
N=17
2%
N=7
Total
100% N=434
100% N=432
100% N=431
27%
24%
42%
47%
35%
45%
45%
40%
43%
52%
27%
28%
15%
10%
13%
1%
2%
2%
0%
1%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
N=115
N=105
N=182
N=203
N=150
N=193
N=194
N=173
N=184
N=222
N=116
N=121
N=66
N=41
N=54
N=5
N=10
N=9
N=2
N=4
N=429
N=430
N=430
N=430
N=430

Please rate the importance of each of the following for the future of the Town:
Attracting new business and industry
Supporting and retaining existing businesses
Job creation
Increasing home ownership
Improving the appearance of the Town
Downtown residential development
Downtown business development
Improving bicycle and pedestrian access
Improving public safety
Essential
61%
N=262
64%
N=277
51%
N=223
31%
N=134
36%
N=154
27%
N=114
50%
N=215
31%
N=132
35%
N=153
Very important
30%
N=128
32%
N=139
36%
N=154
41%
N=175
39%
N=167
37%
N=157
40%
N=171
35%
N=152
44%
N=192
Somewhat important
9%
N=39
4%
N=16
12%
N=53
25%
N=109
24%
N=102
30%
N=130
9%
N=40
27%
N=114
19%
N=83
Not at all important

1%
N=3
0%
N=1
1%
N=3
3%
N=12
2%
N=8
6%
N=27
1%
N=6
7%
N=31
2%
N=7
Total
100%
N=433
100%
N=433
100%
N=432
100%
N=430
100%
N=431
100%
N=428
100%
N=432
100%
N=429
100%
N=436

To what extent would you support or oppose prioritizing funding for each of the following
identified town services/projects?
Street Paving and Construction
Parks, Recreation & Trails
Downtown Redevelopment
Town Facilities
Emergency Response Vehicles (Fire trucks, etc.)
Storm Water/Drainage Improvements
Cleaning initiatives (i.e. litter cleanup, mowing, etc.)
Community Marketing (efforts to impact perception of town image including business-friendly,
family-friendly, town entries landscaping, signage, etc.)
Strongly
support
53%
N=221
52%
N=215
42%
N=174
27%
N=107
52%
N=213
35%
N=138
36%
N=143
Somewhat
support
42%
N=173
36%
N=151
43%
N=178
51%
N=203
35%
N=141
52%
N=204
52%
N=208
Somewhat
oppose
3%
N=14
8%
N=32
13%
N=53
18%
N=71
11%
N=46
11%
N=44
10%
N=42
Strongly
oppose
1%
N=5
4%
N=17
2%
N=9
5%
N=18
2%
N=9
2%
N=10
2%
N=9
Total
100% N=413
100% N=415
100% N=414
100% N=400
100% N=410
100% N=397
100% N=402
33%
44%
15%
9%
100%
N=135
N=181
N=61
N=35
N=412

Please indicate to what extent you would support or oppose a tax increase to fund each of the
following identified town services/projects?
Town Facilities
Community Marketing (efforts to impact perception of town image including business-friendly,
family-friendly, town entries landscaping, signage, etc.)
Strongly
support
21%
N=85
25%
N=100
21%
N=86
12%
N=48
29%
N=119
17%
N=65
13%
N=51
Somewhat
support
49%
N=201
35%
N=142
37%
N=151
33%
N=132
39%
N=159
39%
N=154
37%
N=147
Somewhat
oppose
19%
N=77
24%
N=96
27%
N=111
33%
N=131
21%
N=86
31%
N=120
33%
N=131
Strongly
oppose
11%
N=47
17%
N=70
15%
N=60
22%
N=87
11%
N=43
13%
N=50
17%
N=67
Total
100% N=410
100% N=408
100% N=407
100% N=399
100% N=407
100% N=389
100% N=396
15%
30%
31%
N=124
23%
100%
source
N=148
N=141
N=160
N=137
N=201
N=127
N=127
Not a
20%
47%
35%
11%
25%
34%
54%
N=61
N=119
N=89
N=393

Please indicate how much of a source, if at all, you consider each of the following to be for obtaining information about
the Town government and its activities, events and services:
Town website (yorktownindiana.org)
Yorktown e-mail blast / list serve
Television news
Newspapers
Radio
Facebook
Twitter
Major
45%
19%
26%
56%
27%
35%
15%
source
N=185
N=79
N=108
N=235
N=111
N=146
N=61
Minor
35%
34%
38%
33%
48%
31%
31%
source
N=84
N=193
N=148
N=47
N=102
N=141
N=222
Total
100% N=417
100% N=413
100% N=416
100% N=419
100% N=414
100% N=414
100% N=410

Table 18: Question D1
How often, if at all, do you do each of the following, considering all of the times you
could?
Recycle at home
Purchase goods or services from a business located in Yorktown
Eat at least 5 portions of fruits and vegetables a day
Participate in moderate or vigorous physical activity
Read or watch local news (via television, paper, computer, etc.)
Vote in local elections
Never
16% N=69
2%
N=9
4%
N=19
3%
N=12
1%
N=3
7%
N=28
Rarely
7%
N=29
18% N=77
19% N=82
14% N=62
9%
N=37
7%
N=30
Sometimes
17%
N=73
52% N=226
44% N=193
39% N=171
12%
N=54
9%
N=39
Usually
18%
N=78
23% N=100
22%
N=97
29% N=126
35% N=151
20%
N=89
Always
43% N=190
6%
N=26
10%
N=43
15%
N=64
44% N=192
57% N=248
Total
100% N=439
100% N=438
100% N=434
100% N=434
100% N=436
100% N=435

Would you say that in general your health is:
Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
Total
Percent
15%
44%
32%
6%
3%
100%
Number
N=66
N=190
N=140
N=28
N=11
N=436

What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact w ill be:
Very positive
Somewhat positive
Neutral
Somewhat negative
Very negative
Total
Percent
4%
27%
52%
15%
2%
100%

What is your employment status?
Working full time for pay
Working part time for pay
Unemployed, looking for paid work
Unemployed, not looking for paid work
Fully retired
Total
Percent
60%
11%
2%
3%
24%
100%
Number
N=259
N=48
N=8
N=15
N=105
N=435

Do you work inside the boundaries of Yorktown?
Yes, outside the home
Yes, from home
No
Total
Percent
19%
6%
76%
100%
Number
N=78
N=25
N=320
N=423
Number
N=19
N=116
N=226
N=66
N=7
N=434

How many years have you lived in Yorktown?
Less than 2 years
2 to 5 years
6 to 10 years
11 to 20 years
More than 20 years
Total
Percent
7%
14%
14%
20%
45%
100%
Number
N=32
N=62
N=59
N=85
N=197
N=436

Which best describes the building you live in?
One family house detached from any other houses
Building with two or more homes (duplex, townhome, apartment or condominium)
Mobile home
Other
Total
Percent
89%
10%
1%
1%
100%
Number
N=387
N=43
N=3
N=3
N=436

Is this house, apartment or mobile home...
Rented
Owned
Total
Percent
18%
82%
100%
Number
N=79
N=355
N=434

About how much is your monthly housing cost for the place you live (including rent, mortgage payment, property tax, property insurance and homeowners' association
(HOA) fees)?
Less than $300 per month
$300 to $599 per month
$1,000 to $1,499 per month
$1,500 to $2,499 per month
$2,500 or more per month
Total
Percent
9%
25%
33%
18%
9%
5%
100%

Do any children 17 or under live in your household?
No
Yes
Total
Percent
56%
44%
100%
Number
N=246
N=190
N=436
Number
N=38
N=104
N=139
N=76
N=39
N=20
N=416

Are you or any other members of your household aged 65 or older?
No
Yes
Total
Percent
69%
31%
100%
Number
N=302
N=133
N=435

How much do you anticipate your household's total income before taxes will be for the current year? (Please include in your total income money from all sources for all
persons living in your household.)
Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 or more
Total
Percent
11%
24%
36%
17%
13%
100%
Number
N=46
N=99
N=148
N=68
N=52
N=414

Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino?
No, not Spanish, Hispanic or Latino
Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish, Hispanic or Latino
Total
Percent
99%
1%
100%
Number
N=426
N=5
N=431

What is your race? (Mark one or more races to indicate what race(s) you consider yourself to be.)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian, Asian Indian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
White
Other
Total may exceed 100% as respondents could select more than one option.
Percent
1%
1%
1%
97%
2%

In which category is your age?
18 to 24 years
25 to 34 years
35 to 44 years
45 to 54 years
55 to 64 years
65 to 74 years
75 years or older
Total
Percent
1%
21%
19%
19%
15%
15%
10%
100%
Number
N=4
N=92
N=82
N=82
N=63
N=67
N=45
N=436
Number
N=4
N=4
N=5
N=421
N=7

What is your sex?
Female
Male
Total
Percent
53%
47%
100%
Number
N=230
N=201
N=430

Do you consider a cell phone or landline your primary telephone number?
Cell
Land line
Both
Total
Percent
61%
19%
20%
100%
10
Number
N=266
N=83
N=89
N=437
Responses including dont know

The following pages contain a complete set of responses to each question on the survey, including the dont know responses. The percent of respondents
giving a particular response is shown followed by the number of respondents (denoted with N=).
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Yorktown:
Excellent
40%
N=177
46%
N=201
48%
N=211
12%
N=53
15%
N=63
22%
N=96
28%
N=121
56%
42%
42%
18%
28%
34%
59%
Good
N=248
N=182
N=185
N=79
N=120
N=146
N=260
2%
11%
3%
21%
38%
24%
11%
Fair
N=11
N=49
N=12
N=89
N=165
N=104
N=49
1%
1%
1%
20%
14%
10%
1%
Poor
N=5
N=6
N=6
N=88
N=63
N=43
N=6
Don't
0%
0%
5%
28%
5%
10%
1%
know
N=1
N=0
N=22
N=122
N=23
N=44
N=3
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Total
N=441
N=437
N=437
N=431
N=434
N=433
N=438

Sense of community
Excellent
46% N=204
45% N=197
32% N=141
48%
46%
56%
Good
N=212
N=204
N=243
5%
8%
11%
Fair
N=22
N=34
N=47
0%
1%
0%
Poor
N=2
N=5
N=2
19%
24%
33%
12%
20%
24%
45%
49%
39%
46%
50%
60%
N=196
N=215
N=169
N=204
N=216
N=261
31%
20%
18%
29%
24%
11%
N=137
N=88
N=80
N=128
N=106
N=50
4%
2%
5%
7%
5%
3%
N=18
N=10
N=22
N=31
N=22
N=15
N=83
N=103
N=142
N=52
N=86
N=104
Don't
0%
0%
0%
know
N=0
N=0
N=1
Total
100% N=440
100% N=440
100% N=434
1%
4%
5%
6%
1%
1%
N=4
N=20
N=22
N=24
N=4
N=6
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
N=439
N=436
N=436
N=438
N=434
N=436

Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following:
Very likely
61%
N=266
69%
N=302
Somewhat likely
35%
N=153
19%
N=84
Somewhat unlikely
2%
N=10
5%
N=22
Very unlikely
2%
N=7
4%
N=16
Don't know
0%
N=2
3%
N=13
Total
100%
N=437
100%
N=438

Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel:
In Yorktown's downtown/commercial area during the day
In your neighborhood at night
In Yorktowns downtown/commercial area at night
Very safe
84%
N=371
79%
N=343
59%
N=255
42%
N=183
Somewhat safe
14%
N=60
18%
N=78
35%
N=151
42%
N=183
Neither safe nor unsafe

1%
N=5
1%
N=6
5%
N=21
9%
N=37
11
Somewhat
1%
0%
2%
1%
unsafe
N=3
N=0
N=8
N=4
Very unsafe
0%
N=0
0%
N=1
0%
N=1
0%
N=1
Don't
0%
2%
0%
6%
know
N=0
N=9
N=0
N=28
Total
100%
N=439
100%
N=437
100%
N=436
100%
N=436

Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Yorktown as a
whole:
Air quality
Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and paths or trails, etc.)
Excellent
35% N=151
22%
N=98
39% N=173
21%
N=93
35% N=150
38% N=165
38% N=166
38% N=166
30% N=131
19%
N=84
16%
N=70
13%
N=58
35% N=155
24% N=103
9%
N=39
9%
N=40
10%
N=42
5%
N=24
53%
43%
54%
40%
47%
39%
53%
53%
54%
44%
45%
42%
45%
43%
27%
30%
28%
15%
Good
N=233
N=189
N=236
N=175
N=203
N=169
N=230
N=234
N=236
N=190
N=198
N=180
N=195
N=186
N=119
N=132
N=122
N=65
11%
25%
7%
18%
11%
15%
4%
9%
14%
28%
25%
26%
15%
23%
33%
36%
28%
21%
Fair
N=49
N=111
N=29
N=78
N=49
N=67
N=19
N=37
N=62
N=122
N=107
N=112
N=64
N=97
N=143
N=154
N=120
N=91
1%
6%
0%
4%
3%
4%
1%
0%
1%
7%
7%
9%
2%
6%
30%
8%
13%
21%
Poor
N=5
N=28
N=2
N=19
N=13
N=18
N=5
N=2
N=4
N=32
N=31
N=40
N=10
N=24
N=131
N=37
N=58
N=90
Don't
0%
3%
0%
16%
4%
4%
3%
0%
0%
1%
7%
10%
3%
4%
2%
16%
22%
37%
know
N=0
N=12
N=1
N=70
N=19
N=18
N=15
N=1
N=1
N=6
N=29
N=43
N=13
N=18
N=7
N=71
N=94
N=161
Total
100% N=438
100% N=438
100% N=440
100% N=435
100% N=435
100% N=437
100% N=435
100% N=440
100% N=435
100% N=434
100% N=435
100% N=433
100% N=437
100% N=428
100% N=438
100% N=435
100% N=437
100% N=431
Excellent
11%
N=45
51% N=220
5%
N=22
7%
N=29
21%
N=90
2%
N=10
1%
N=5
14%
N=61
6%
N=28
4%
N=19
6%
N=25
10%
N=42
10%
N=42
10%
N=42
9%
N=37
17%
N=75
24%
32%
15%
16%
38%
9%
10%
43%
35%
15%
27%
32%
25%
33%
30%
48%
Good
N=104
N=136
N=65
N=68
N=162
N=40
N=43
N=186
N=152
N=63
N=115
N=137
N=110
N=139
N=130
N=204
18%
7%
25%
34%
22%
27%
31%
34%
43%
46%
39%
40%
30%
31%
30%
26%
Fair
N=79
N=29
N=107
N=146
N=96
N=115
N=133
N=148
N=187
N=195
N=166
N=171
N=129
N=132
N=130
N=111
6%
0%
18%
27%
3%
41%
56%
7%
12%
33%
20%
10%
8%
8%
15%
5%
Poor
N=25
N=1
N=78
N=116
N=12
N=176
N=241
N=29
N=52
N=142
N=84
N=42
N=36
N=34
N=63
N=24
Don't
41%
11%
37%
17%
16%
21%
1%
1%
3%
2%
8%
9%
27%
18%
16%
3%
know
N=178
N=46
N=159
N=72
N=69
N=89
N=6
N=6
N=13
N=10
N=34
N=39
N=115
N=76
N=68
N=15
Total
100% N=432
100% N=432
100% N=431
100% N=431
100% N=429
100% N=430
100% N=428
100% N=430
100% N=431
100% N=429
100% N=424
100% N=432
100% N=432
100% N=423
100% N=427
100% N=429

Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Yorktown as a
whole:
K-12 education
Opportunities to participate in religious or spiritual events and activities
Overall quality of business and service establishments in Yorktown
Opportunities to participate in social events and activities
Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds
Neighborliness of residents in Yorktown
12

Please indicate whether or not you have done each of the following in the last 12 months.
Made efforts to make your home more energy efficient
Reported a code violation or other hazard in Yorktown
Household member was a victim of a crime in Yorktown
Reported a crime to the police in Yorktown
Stocked supplies in preparation for an emergency
Campaigned or advocated for an issue, cause or candidate
Contacted the Town of Yorktown (in-person, phone, email or web) for help or information
Contacted Yorktown elected officials (in-person, phone, email or web) to express your opinion
No
27%
16%
87%
90%
82%
54%
80%
58%
79%
Yes
N=118
N=70
N=375
N=393
N=357
N=235
N=348
N=252
N=344
73%
84%
13%
10%
18%
46%
20%
42%
21%
Total
N=315
N=367
N=58
N=42
N=79
N=200
N=86
N=184
N=91
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
N=433
N=437
N=433
N=435
N=436
N=435
N=434
N=436
N=435

In the last 12 months, about how many times, if at all, have you or other household
members done each of the following in Yorktown?
Used Yorktown recreation centers or their services
Participated in religious or spiritual activities in Yorktown
Attended a Town-sponsored event
Volunteered your time to some group/activity in Yorktown
Participated in a club in Yorktown
Talked to or visited with your immediate neighbors
2 times a week or
more
20%
N=86
15%
N=67
11%
N=46
7%
N=30
4%
N=18
10%
N=44
7%
N=29
4%
N=16
35%
N=154
17%
N=73
2-4 times a
month
21%
N=90
35%
N=153
22%
N=95
9%
N=39
3%
N=12
18%
N=79
7%
N=30
7%
N=31
34%
N=149
28%
N=122
Once a month or
less
29%
N=124
37%
N=163
27%
N=116
14%
N=59
47%
N=201
26%
N=112
16%
N=69
11%
N=48
24%
N=105
42%
N=185
Not
31%
12%
40%
71%
46%
46%
70%
78%
6%
13%
at all
N=134
N=54
N=170
N=304
N=199
N=197
N=304
N=335
N=28
N=57
Total
100% N=435
100% N=437
100% N=428
100% N=431
100% N=430
100% N=432
100% N=432
100% N=430
100% N=437
100% N=436
Not at all
77% N=337
91% N=396
Total
100% N=437
100% N=437

Thinking about local public meetings (of local elected officials like Town Council or County
Commissioners, advisory boards, town halls, HOA, neighborhood watch, etc.), in the last 12 months,
about how many times, if at all, have you or other household members attended or watched a local
public meeting?
Spoke at a local public meeting
13
2 times a
week or more
0%
N=2
0%
N=2
2-4 times a
month
4%
N=15
1%
N=6
Once a month
or less
19%
N=82
8%
N=33

Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Yorktown:
Police services
Sheriff services
Fire services
Ambulance or emergency medical services
Crime prevention
Traffic enforcement
Street repair
Street cleaning
Street lighting
Snow removal
Garbage collection
Recycling
Yard waste pick-up
Storm drainage
Drinking water
Sewer services
Utility billing
Town parks
Code enforcement (weeds, abandoned buildings, etc.)
Animal control
Health services
Yorktown open space
Overall customer service by Yorktown employees (police, receptionists, utility clerks,
etc.)
Excellent
39% N=167
28% N=120
42% N=181
42% N=182
25% N=107
23%
N=99
26% N=110
23%
N=99
32% N=136
27% N=113
37% N=157
25% N=106
28% N=117
42% N=178
34% N=145
23%
N=99
19%
N=82
19%
N=82
23%
N=95
23%
N=97
47% N=198
17%
N=70
23%
N=97
11%
N=45
12%
N=51
14%
N=59
11%
N=48
12%
N=49
40% N=168
20%
N=86
17%
N=69
45%
39%
37%
35%
43%
34%
43%
40%
43%
42%
41%
37%
49%
44%
35%
31%
43%
38%
48%
43%
43%
23%
34%
32%
36%
39%
23%
27%
37%
42%
39%
Good
N=195
N=167
N=159
N=149
N=186
N=143
N=182
N=171
N=184
N=179
N=175
N=158
N=209
N=188
N=151
N=130
N=182
N=159
N=202
N=183
N=184
N=98
N=145
N=134
N=153
N=163
N=98
N=110
N=157
N=176
N=163
8%
9%
4%
3%
12%
12%
14%
25%
19%
20%
18%
16%
15%
7%
9%
14%
17%
18%
12%
21%
6%
19%
15%
23%
18%
15%
28%
27%
9%
16%
24%
Fair
N=36
N=38
N=19
N=14
N=51
N=50
N=61
N=107
N=79
N=85
N=79
N=70
N=65
N=28
N=37
N=60
N=73
N=76
N=49
N=90
N=26
N=79
N=62
N=97
N=77
N=62
N=117
N=112
N=37
N=69
N=100
34%
45%
N=188
11%
N=47
N=143
Poor
1%
N=3
1%
N=4
0%
N=1
0%
N=1
2%
N=8
1%
N=6
5%
N=20
8%
N=34
2%
N=7
9%
N=38
3%
N=14
7%
N=28
3%
N=11
1%
N=4
8%
N=34
5%
N=22
5%
N=21
11% N=45
3%
N=11
4%
N=16
1%
N=3
4%
N=18
4%
N=18
5%
N=22
6%
N=27
7%
N=30
16% N=67
6%
N=24
0%
N=2
3%
N=15
3%
N=14
Don't
7%
22%
16%
20%
18%
30%
12%
3%
5%
2%
1%
15%
5%
7%
15%
26%
15%
15%
15%
9%
3%
37%
24%
28%
27%
25%
21%
29%
14%
18%
17%
2%
8%
N=32
100%
Don't
4%
11%
8%
know
N=18
N=47
N=36
Total
100% N=429
100% N=425
100% N=425
N=6
know
N=29
N=95
N=70
N=85
N=76
N=127
N=53
N=14
N=20
N=10
N=3
N=64
N=22
N=28
N=62
N=112
N=65
N=62
N=65
N=36
N=12
N=158
N=100
N=119
N=115
N=107
N=89
N=119
N=60
N=76
N=69
Total
100% N=430
100% N=424
100% N=431
100% N=431
100% N=428
100% N=425
100% N=425
100% N=425
100% N=427
100% N=425
100% N=428
100% N=427
100% N=424
100% N=427
100% N=430
100% N=423
100% N=423
100% N=424
100% N=423
100% N=422
100% N=424
100% N=422
100% N=423
100% N=418
100% N=423
100% N=422
100% N=420
100% N=415
100% N=424
100% N=422
100% N=416
N=416

Overall, how would you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the
following?
The Town of Yorktown
The Federal Government
The State of Indiana
Excellent
28% N=122
5%
N=23
6%
N=25
14
52%
29%
42%
Good
N=225
N=123
N=178
13%
34%
35%
Fair
N=54
N=143
N=148
Poor
2%
N=10
21% N=88
9%
N=38

Please rate the following categories of Yorktown government performance:
The value of services for the taxes paid to Yorktown
The overall direction that Yorktown is taking
The job Yorktown government does at welcoming citizen involvement
Being honest
Excellent
16%
N=67
14%
N=60
11%
N=47
13%
N=55
16%
N=68
14%
N=60
13%
N=54
42%
51%
29%
36%
40%
35%
35%
Good
N=181
N=216
N=121
N=152
N=170
N=148
N=149
29%
23%
27%
30%
26%
23%
24%
Fair
N=123
N=97
N=115
N=128
N=112
N=98
N=101
5%
7%
13%
11%
10%
9%
11%
Poor
N=20
N=29
N=53
N=46
N=42
N=38
N=48
Don't
8%
5%
21%
11%
8%
19%
17%
know
N=36
N=23
N=88
N=45
N=32
N=82
N=74
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Total
N=428
N=425
N=423
N=426
N=424
N=426
N=427

Please rate how important, if at all, you think it is for the Yorktown community to focus on
each of the following in the coming two years:
Sense of community
Essential
26% N=114
26% N=113
Very
important
42%
N=180
51%
N=220
Somewhat
important
28%
N=121
21%
N=91
Not at all
important
4%
N=17
2%
N=7
Total
100% N=432
100% N=431
27%
24%
42%
47%
35%
45%
45%
40%
43%
52%
27%
28%
15%
10%
13%
1%
2%
2%
0%
1%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
N=115
N=105
N=182
N=203
N=150
N=193
N=194
N=173
N=184
N=222
N=116
N=121
N=66
N=41
N=54
N=5
N=10
N=9
N=2
N=4
N=429
N=430
N=430
N=430
N=430

Please rate the importance of each of the following for the future of the Town:
Attracting new business and industry
Supporting and retaining existing businesses
Job creation
Increasing home ownership
Improving the appearance of the Town
Downtown residential development
Downtown business development
Improving bicycle and pedestrian access
Improving public safety
Essential
61%
N=262
64%
N=277
51%
N=223
31%
N=134
36%
N=154
27%
N=114
50%
N=215
31%
N=132
35%
N=153
15
Very important
30%
N=128
32%
N=139
36%
N=154
41%
N=175
39%
N=167
37%
N=157
40%
N=171
35%
N=152
44%
N=192
Somewhat important
9%
N=39
4%
N=16
12%
N=53
25%
N=109
24%
N=102
30%
N=130
9%
N=40
27%
N=114
19%
N=83
Not at all important

1%
N=3
0%
N=1
1%
N=3
3%
N=12
2%
N=8
6%
N=27
1%
N=6
7%
N=31
2%
N=7
Total
100%
N=433
100%
N=433
100%
N=432
100%
N=430
100%
N=431
100%
N=428
100%
N=432
100%
N=429
100%
N=436

To what extent would you support or oppose prioritizing funding for each of the
following identified town services/projects?
Town Facilities
Community Marketing (efforts to impact perception of town image including
business-friendly, family-friendly, town entries landscaping, signage, etc.)
Strongly
support
52%
N=221
50%
N=215
41%
N=174
25%
N=107
50%
N=213
32%
N=138
34%
N=143
Somewhat
support
40%
N=173
35%
N=151
42%
N=178
48%
N=203
33%
N=141
48%
N=204
49%
N=208
Somewhat
oppose
3%
N=14
7%
N=32
12%
N=53
17%
N=71
11%
N=46
10%
N=44
10%
N=42
Strongly
oppose
1%
N=5
4%
N=17
2%
N=9
4%
N=18
2%
N=9
2%
N=10
2%
N=9
Don't
4%
3%
3%
6%
4%
7%
5%
know
N=15
N=12
N=11
N=25
N=15
N=29
N=21
Total
100% N=428
100% N=428
100% N=425
100% N=425
100% N=425
100% N=426
100% N=424
32%
42%
14%
8%
3%
N=14
100%
N=135
N=181
N=61
N=35
N=426

Please indicate to what extent you would support or oppose a tax increase to
fund each of the following identified town services/projects?
Town Facilities
business-friendly, family-friendly, town entries landscaping, signage, etc.)
Strongly
support
20%
N=85
24%
N=100
20%
N=86
11%
N=48
28%
N=119
15%
N=65
12%
N=51
Somewhat
support
47%
N=201
33%
N=142
36%
N=151
31%
N=132
37%
N=159
36%
N=154
35%
N=147
Somewhat
oppose
18%
N=77
23%
N=96
26%
N=111
31%
N=131
20%
N=86
28%
N=120
31%
N=131
Strongly
oppose
11%
N=47
16%
N=70
14%
N=60
20%
N=87
10%
N=43
12%
N=50
16%
N=67
Don't
4%
4%
4%
6%
5%
8%
6%
know
N=16
N=18
N=18
N=27
N=20
N=33
N=26
Total
100% N=425
100% N=426
100% N=425
100% N=425
100% N=428
100% N=423
100% N=422
15%
29%
30%
21%
6%
N=24
100%
Not a
20%
47%
35%
11%
25%
34%
54%
source
N=84
N=193
N=148
N=47
N=102
N=141
N=222
N=61
N=119
N=124
N=89
N=417

Please indicate how much of a source, if at all, you consider each of the following to be for obtaining information about
the Town government and its activities, events and services:
Town website (yorktownindiana.org)
Yorktown e-mail blast / list serve
Television news
Newspapers
Radio
Facebook
Twitter
16
Major
45%
19%
26%
56%
27%
35%
15%
source
N=185
N=79
N=108
N=235
N=111
N=146
N=61
Minor
35%
34%
38%
33%
48%
31%
31%
source
N=148
N=141
N=160
N=137
N=201
N=127
N=127
Total
100% N=417
100% N=413
100% N=416
100% N=419
100% N=414
100% N=414
100% N=410

How often, if at all, do you do each of the following, considering all of the times you
could?
Recycle at home
Purchase goods or services from a business located in Yorktown
Eat at least 5 portions of fruits and vegetables a day
Participate in moderate or vigorous physical activity
Read or watch local news (via television, paper, computer, etc.)
Never
16% N=69
2%
N=9
4%
N=19
3%
N=12
1%
N=3
7%
N=28
Rarely
7%
N=29
18% N=77
19% N=82
14% N=62
9%
N=37
7%
N=30
Sometimes
17%
N=73
52% N=226
44% N=193
39% N=171
12%
N=54
9%
N=39
Usually
18%
N=78
23% N=100
22%
N=97
29% N=126
35% N=151
20%
N=89
Always
43% N=190
6%
N=26
10%
N=43
15%
N=64
44% N=192
57% N=248
Total
100% N=439
100% N=438
100% N=434
100% N=434
100% N=436
100% N=435

Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
Total
Percent
15%
44%
32%
6%
3%
100%
Number
N=66
N=190
N=140
N=28
N=11
N=436

What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be:
Very positive
Somewhat positive
Neutral
Somewhat negative
Very negative
Total
Percent
4%
27%
52%
15%
2%
100%

Fully retired
Total
Percent
60%
11%
2%
3%
24%
100%
Number
N=259
N=48
N=8
N=15
N=105
N=435

Yes, from home
No
Total
Percent
19%
6%
76%
100%
17
Number
N=78
N=25
N=320
N=423
Number
N=19
N=116
N=226
N=66
N=7
N=434

Less than 2 years
2 to 5 years
6 to 10 years
11 to 20 years
More than 20 years
Total
Percent
7%
14%
14%
20%
45%
100%
Number
N=32
N=62
N=59
N=85
N=197
N=436

Building with two or more homes (duplex, townhome, apartment or condominium)
Mobile home
Other
Total
Percent
89%
10%
1%
1%
100%
Number
N=387
N=43
N=3
N=3
N=436

Rented
Owned
Total
Percent
18%
82%
100%
Number
N=79
N=355
N=434

About how much is your monthly housing cost for the place you live (including rent, mortgage payment, property tax, property insurance and homeowners' association
(HOA) fees)?
$1,000 to $1,499 per month
$1,500 to $2,499 per month
Total
Percent
9%
25%
33%
18%
9%
5%
100%

Do any children 17 or under live in your household?
No
Yes
Total
Percent
56%
44%
100%
18
Number
N=246
N=190
N=436
Number
N=38
N=104
N=139
N=76
N=39
N=20
N=416

Are you or any other members of your household aged 65 or older?
No
Yes
Total
Percent
69%
31%
100%
Number
N=302
N=133
N=435

How much do you anticipate your household's total income before taxes will be for the current year? (Please include in your total income money from all sources for all
persons living in your household.)
Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 or more
Total
Percent
11%
24%
36%
17%
13%
100%
Number
N=46
N=99
N=148
N=68
N=52
N=414

Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino?
Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish, Hispanic or Latino
Total
Percent
99%
1%
100%
Number
N=426
N=5
N=431

What is your race? (Mark one or more races to indicate what race(s) you consider yourself to be.)
White
Other
Total may exceed 100% as respondents could select more than one option.
Percent
1%
1%
1%
97%
2%

In which category is your age?
18 to 24 years
25 to 34 years
35 to 44 years
45 to 54 years
55 to 64 years
65 to 74 years
75 years or older
Total
Percent
1%
21%
19%
19%
15%
15%
10%
100%
19
Number
N=4
N=92
N=82
N=82
N=63
N=67
N=45
N=436
Number
N=4
N=4
N=5
N=421
N=7

What is your sex?
Female
Male
Total
Percent
53%
47%
100%
Number
N=230
N=201
N=430

Do you consider a cell phone or landline your primary telephone number?
Cell
Land line
Both
Total
Percent
61%
19%
20%
100%
20
Number
N=266
N=83
N=89
N=437
Appendix B: Benchmark Comparisons

Comparison Data
NRCs database of comparative resident opinion is comprised of resident perspectives gathered in surveys from
over 500 communities whose residents evaluated the same kinds of topics on The National Citizen Survey. The
comparison evaluations are from the most recent survey completed in each community; most communities
conduct surveys every year or in alternating years. NRC adds the latest results quickly upon survey completion,
keeping the benchmark data fresh and relevant. The communities in the database represent a wide geographic
and population range. The Town of Yorktown chose to have comparisons made to the entire database.
Interpreting the Results

Ratings are compared when there are at least five communities in which a
similar question was asked. Where comparisons are available, four columns
are provided in the table. The first column is Yorktowns percent positive.
The percent positive is the combination of the top two most positive response
options (i.e., excellent and good, very safe and somewhat safe,
essential and very important, etc.), or, in the case of resident
behaviors/participation, the percent positive represents the proportion of
respondents indicating yes or participating in an activity at least once a
month. The second column is the rank assigned to Yorktowns rating among
communities where a similar question was asked. The third column is the
number of communities that asked a similar question. The final column
shows the comparison of Yorktowns rating to the benchmark.
Benchmark Database Characteristics

Region
Percent
New England
3%
Middle Atlantic
5%
East North Central
15%
West North Central
13%
South Atlantic
22%
East South Central
3%
West South Central
7%
Mountain
16%
Pacific
16%
Population
Percent
Less than 10,000
10%
10,000 to 24,999
22%
25,000 to 49,999
23%
50,000 to 99,999
22%
100,000 or more
23%
In that final column, Yorktowns results are noted as being higher than the
benchmark, lower than the benchmark or similar to the benchmark,
meaning that the average rating given by Yorktown residents is statistically
similar to or different (greater or lesser) than the benchmark. More extreme differences are noted as much
higher or much lower.
21
National Benchmark Comparisons

Table 69: Community Characteristics General
Percent positive
88%
85%
97%
88%
96%
62%
85%
Rank
179
113
121
75
68
179
75
Number of communities in comparison

394
302
342
265
333
316
312
Comparison to benchmark
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Higher
Similar
Similar
Table 70: Community Characteristics by Facet
Safety
Mobility
Natural
Environment
Built
Environment
Economy
Recreation and
Wellness

In Yorktown's downtown/commercial area during
the day
Overall ease of getting to the places you usually
have to visit
Air quality
Overall "built environment" of Yorktown (including
overall design, buildings, parks and transportation
systems)
Overall quality of business and service
establishments in Yorktown
Rank
44
25
Number of
communities in
comparison
186
304
Comparison to
benchmark
Higher
Similar
99%
27
259
Similar
91%
80%
85%
73%
93%
67%
88%
89%
91%
94%
5
37
32
40
5
18
2
59
41
24
97
260
251
259
256
76
295
240
228
218
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Much higher
Similar
Higher
Higher
64%
36%
61%
66%
64%
62%
20%
40
226
48
76
44
56
75
93
245
259
234
87
97
85
Similar
Lower
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Lower
43%
58%
11%
15%
45%
43%
195
11
246
248
81
260
228
91
250
268
106
311
Lower
Higher
Much lower
Lower
Lower
Lower
Percent
positive
95%
98%
76%
38
93
Similar
33%
70
80
Lower
48%
155
189
Similar
47%
143
221
Similar
37%
187
189
Much lower
70%
108
263
Similar
Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and

paths or trails, etc.)
83%
21
91
Similar
22
Education and
Enrichment
Community
Engagement

Opportunities to participate in religious or spiritual
events and activities
K-12 education
Opportunities to participate in social events and
activities
Neighborliness of Yorktown
Openness and acceptance of the community toward
people of diverse backgrounds
Rank
37
Number of
communities in
comparison
92
Comparison to
benchmark
Similar
70%
27%
32%
92%
59%
122
235
79
16
54
176
253
83
221
219
Similar
Lower
Lower
Much higher
Similar
46%
67%
168
30
215
87
Similar
Similar
46%
52%
48%
213
168
214
247
229
226
Lower
Similar
Lower
Percent
positive
75%
Table 71: Governance General

Services provided by the Town of Yorktown
Overall customer service by Yorktown employees (police,
receptionists, planners, etc.)
Value of services for the taxes paid to Yorktown
Overall direction that Yorktown is taking
Job Yorktown government does at welcoming citizen
involvement
Being honest
Services provided by the Federal Government
Percent
positive
84%
Rank
73
Number of communities in
comparison
381
Comparison to
benchmark
Similar
86%
63%
69%
58
69
78
319
355
280
Similar
Similar
Similar
50%
54%
61%
60%
58%
39%
136
42
33
37
40
118
268
93
92
90
91
213
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Table 72: Governance by Facet
Safety
Mobility
Natural Environment
Percent
positive
90%
94%
Rank
59
87
comparison
375
310
Comparison to
benchmark
Similar
Similar
96%
83%
81%
71%
78%
66%
79%
70%
78%
73%
81%
59
57
86
107
24
56
17
41
23
17
1
302
305
251
286
329
378
265
267
254
269
215
Similar
Higher
Similar
Similar
Similar
Higher
Higher
Similar
Higher
Higher
Much higher
Garbage collection
92%
43
304
Similar
Recycling
81%
162
314
Similar
Yard waste pick-up
74%
115
226
Similar
Drinking water
67%
195
291
Similar
Yorktown open space
76%
26
94
Similar
Police/Sheriff services
Fire services
Ambulance or emergency medical
services
Crime prevention
Animal control
Traffic enforcement
Street repair
Street cleaning
Street lighting
Snow removal
23
Built Environment
Economy
Recreation and
Wellness
Education and
Enrichment
Storm drainage
Sewer services
Utility billing
Code enforcement (weeds,
abandoned buildings, etc.)
Town parks
Health services
Percent
positive
74%
83%
73%
60%
Rank
69
95
28
44
comparison
314
276
83
254
Comparison to
benchmark
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
66%
44%
93%
63%
75%
54%
67%
89%
59
141
33
175
90
118
49
76
315
244
278
283
234
166
99
292
Higher
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Table 73: Participation General

Sense of community
Contacted Yorktown (in-person, phone, email or web)
for help or information
Percent
positive
70%
96%
91%
Rank
102
27
36
comparison
266
238
235
Comparison to
benchmark
Similar
Higher
Similar
42%
189
276
Similar
Table 74: Participation by Facet
Safety
Mobility
Natural
Environment
Built Environment
Economy
Recreation and
Wellness
Education and
Enrichment
Stocked supplies in preparation for an

emergency
Did NOT report a crime to the police
Household member was NOT a victim of a
crime
Made efforts to make your home more energy
efficient
Recycle at home
NOT experiencing housing costs stress
Purchase goods or services from a business
located in Yorktown
Economy will have positive impact on income
Work inside boundaries of Yorktown
Used Yorktown recreation centers or their
services
Eat at least 5 portions of fruits and vegetables
a day
Participate in moderate or vigorous physical
activity
In very good to excellent health
Participated in religious or spiritual activities in
Yorktown
Attended Town-sponsored event
24
Rank
Number of
communities in
comparison
Comparison to
benchmark
46%
82%
21
35
80
90
Similar
Similar
90%
54%
73%
92
50
78
234
89
83
Similar
Similar
Lower
84%
78%
86%
8
160
2
83
220
216
Similar
Similar
Higher
80%
31%
24%
86
41
76
86
219
86
Lower
Similar
Lower
69%
88%
24
84
197
232
Higher
Similar
77%
77
83
Similar
83%
59%
60%
54
67
156
84
85
204
Similar
Similar
Similar
29%
54%
158
36
172
87
Much lower
Similar
Percent
positive
Community
Engagement
Campaigned or advocated for an issue, cause

or candidate
Contacted Yorktown elected officials (inperson, phone, email or web) to express your
opinion
Volunteered your time to some group/activity
in Yorktown
Participated in a club
Talked to or visited with your immediate
neighbors
Read or watch local news (via television,
paper, computer, etc.)
Rank
Number of
communities in
comparison
Comparison to
benchmark
20%
48
80
Similar
21%
18
85
Similar
30%
22%
187
156
225
198
Lower
Similar
94%
87%
23%
24
18
103
86
83
226
Similar
Similar
Similar
91%
86%
15
32
85
218
Similar
Similar
Percent
positive
Communities included in national comparisons
The communities included in Yorktowns comparisons are listed on the following pages along with their
population according to the 2010 Census.
Abilene city, KS .......................................................... 6,844
Adams County, CO .................................................. 441,603
Airway Heights city, WA ............................................. 6,114
Albany city, OR ........................................................ 50,158
Albemarle County, VA............................................... 98,970
Albert Lea city, MN ................................................... 18,016
Algonquin village, IL ................................................. 30,046
Aliso Viejo city, CA ................................................... 47,823
Altoona city, IA ........................................................ 14,541
Ames city, IA ........................................................... 58,965
Andover CDP, MA ....................................................... 8,762
Ankeny city, IA ........................................................ 45,582
Ann Arbor city, MI ................................................... 113,934
Annapolis city, MD ................................................... 38,394
Apple Valley town, CA .............................................. 69,135
Arapahoe County, CO .............................................. 572,003
Arkansas City city, AR.................................................... 366
Arlington city, TX .................................................... 365,438
Arlington County, VA ............................................... 207,627
Arvada city, CO ....................................................... 106,433
Ashland city, OR ...................................................... 20,078
Ashland town, VA ....................................................... 7,225
Aspen city, CO ........................................................... 6,658
Auburn city, AL ........................................................ 53,380
Auburn city, WA ....................................................... 70,180
Aurora city, CO ....................................................... 325,078
Austin city, TX ........................................................ 790,390
Bainbridge Island city, WA ........................................ 23,025
Baltimore city, MD ................................................... 620,961
Baltimore County, MD ............................................. 805,029
Battle Creek city, MI ................................................. 52,347
Bay City city, MI ....................................................... 34,932
Baytown city, TX ...................................................... 71,802
Bedford city, TX ....................................................... 46,979
Bedford town, MA .................................................... 13,320
Bellevue city, WA .................................................... 122,363
Bellingham city, WA ................................................. 80,885
Beltrami County, MN ................................................ 44,442
Benbrook city, TX ..................................................... 21,234
Bend city, OR........................................................... 76,639
Benicia city, CA ........................................................ 26,997

Bettendorf city, IA .................................................... 33,217
Billings city, MT ....................................................... 104,170
Blaine city, MN ......................................................... 57,186
Bloomfield Hills city, MI .............................................. 3,869
Bloomington city, IL ................................................. 76,610
Bloomington city, MN ............................................... 82,893
Blue Springs city, MO ............................................... 52,575
Boise City city, ID.................................................... 205,671
Boonville city, MO ...................................................... 8,319
Boulder city, CO ....................................................... 97,385
Boulder County, CO ................................................. 294,567
Bowling Green city, KY ............................................. 58,067
Brentwood city, MO .................................................... 8,055
Brentwood city, TN .................................................. 37,060
Brighton city, CO ...................................................... 33,352
Bristol city, TN ......................................................... 26,702
Broken Arrow city, OK .............................................. 98,850
Brookfield city, WI.................................................... 37,920
Brookline CDP, MA ................................................... 58,732
Brookline town, NH .................................................... 4,991
Broomfield city, CO .................................................. 55,889
Brownsburg town, IN ............................................... 21,285
Bryan city, TX .......................................................... 76,201
Burien city, WA ........................................................ 33,313
Burleson city, TX ...................................................... 36,690
Cabarrus County, NC ............................................... 178,011
Cambridge city, MA ................................................. 105,162
Canton city, SD .......................................................... 3,057
Cape Coral city, FL .................................................. 154,305
Cape Girardeau city, MO ........................................... 37,941
Carlisle borough, PA ................................................. 18,682
Carlsbad city, CA ..................................................... 105,328
Cartersville city, GA .................................................. 19,731
Cary town, NC ........................................................ 135,234
Casa Grande city, AZ ................................................ 48,571
Casper city, WY ....................................................... 55,316
Castine town, ME ....................................................... 1,366
Castle Pines North city, CO ....................................... 10,360
Castle Rock town, CO ............................................... 48,231
25

Cedar Falls city, IA ................................................... 39,260
Cedar Rapids city, IA ............................................... 126,326
Centennial city, CO.................................................. 100,377
Centralia city, IL....................................................... 13,032
Chambersburg borough, PA ...................................... 20,268
Chandler city, AZ .................................................... 236,123
Chanhassen city, MN ................................................ 22,952
Chapel Hill town, NC ................................................ 57,233
Charlotte city, NC .................................................... 731,424
Charlotte County, FL ............................................... 159,978
Charlottesville city, VA .............................................. 43,475
Chesterfield County, VA ........................................... 316,236
Chippewa Falls city, WI ............................................ 13,661
Citrus Heights city, CA .............................................. 83,301
Clackamas County, OR ............................................ 375,992
Clarendon Hills village, IL ........................................... 8,427
Clayton city, MO....................................................... 15,939
Clearwater city, FL .................................................. 107,685
Cleveland Heights city, OH........................................ 46,121
Clive city, IA ............................................................ 15,447
Clovis city, CA .......................................................... 95,631
College Park city, MD ............................................... 30,413
College Station city, TX............................................. 93,857
Colleyville city, TX .................................................... 22,807
Collinsville city, IL .................................................... 25,579
Columbia city, MO ................................................... 108,500
Columbia city, SC .................................................... 129,272
Columbus city, WI ...................................................... 4,991
Commerce City city, CO ............................................ 45,913
Concord city, CA ..................................................... 122,067
Concord town, MA.................................................... 17,668
Conyers city, GA ...................................................... 15,195
Cookeville city, TN ................................................... 30,435
Coon Rapids city, MN ............................................... 61,476
Cooper City city, FL .................................................. 28,547
Coronado city, CA .................................................... 18,912
Corvallis city, OR ...................................................... 54,462
Creve Coeur city, MO ............................................... 17,833
Cross Roads town, TX ................................................ 1,563
Crystal Lake city, IL .................................................. 40,743
Dade City city, FL ....................................................... 6,437
Dakota County, MN ................................................. 398,552
Dallas city, OR ......................................................... 14,583
Dallas city, TX ...................................................... 1,197,816
Dardenne Prairie city, MO ......................................... 11,494
Davenport city, IA .................................................... 99,685
Davidson town, NC................................................... 10,944
Decatur city, GA ....................................................... 19,335
Delray Beach city, FL ................................................ 60,522
Denison city, TX ....................................................... 22,682
Denver city, CO....................................................... 600,158
Derby city, KS .......................................................... 22,158
Des Moines city, IA ................................................. 203,433
Des Peres city, MO ..................................................... 8,373
Destin city, FL .......................................................... 12,305
Dewey-Humboldt town, AZ ......................................... 3,894
Dorchester County, MD ............................................ 32,618
Dothan city, AL ........................................................ 65,496
Douglas County, CO ................................................ 285,465
Dover city, NH ......................................................... 29,987
Dublin city, OH ........................................................ 41,751
Duluth city, MN ........................................................ 86,265
Duncanville city, TX .................................................. 38,524
Durham city, NC ..................................................... 228,330
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA .................................... 440,171
East Grand Forks city, MN........................................... 8,601
East Lansing city, MI ................................................ 48,579
Eau Claire city, WI ................................................... 65,883
Eden Prairie city, MN ................................................ 60,797
Edgerton city, KS ....................................................... 1,671
Edina city, MN.......................................................... 47,941

Edmond city, OK ...................................................... 81,405
Edmonds city, WA .................................................... 39,709
El Cerrito city, CA ..................................................... 23,549
El Dorado County, CA .............................................. 181,058
El Paso city, TX ....................................................... 649,121
Elk Grove city, CA ................................................... 153,015
Elk River city, MN ..................................................... 22,974
Elko New Market city, MN ........................................... 4,110
Elmhurst city, IL....................................................... 44,121
Encinitas city, CA ..................................................... 59,518
Englewood city, CO .................................................. 30,255
Erie town, CO .......................................................... 18,135
Escambia County, FL ............................................... 297,619
Estes Park town, CO ................................................... 5,858
Fairview town, TX ...................................................... 7,248
Farmington Hills city, MI ........................................... 79,740
Fayetteville city, NC................................................. 200,564
Fishers town, IN ...................................................... 76,794
Flagstaff city, AZ ...................................................... 65,870
Flower Mound town, TX ............................................ 64,669
Flushing city, MI ........................................................ 8,389
Forest Grove city, OR ............................................... 21,083
Fort Collins city, CO ................................................. 143,986
Fort Smith city, AR ................................................... 86,209
Fort Worth city, TX .................................................. 741,206
Fountain Hills town, AZ............................................. 22,489
Franklin city, TN ....................................................... 62,487
Fredericksburg city, VA ............................................. 24,286
Freeport CDP, ME....................................................... 1,485
Freeport city, IL ....................................................... 25,638
Fremont city, CA ..................................................... 214,089
Friendswood city, TX ................................................ 35,805
Fruita city, CO .......................................................... 12,646
Gahanna city, OH ..................................................... 33,248
Gainesville city, FL .................................................. 124,354
Gaithersburg city, MD ............................................... 59,933
Galveston city, TX .................................................... 47,743
Garden City city, KS ................................................. 26,658
Gardner city, KS ....................................................... 19,123
Geneva city, NY ....................................................... 13,261
Georgetown city, TX ................................................. 47,400
Gilbert town, AZ ...................................................... 208,453
Gillette city, WY ....................................................... 29,087
Globe city, AZ ............................................................ 7,532
Golden Valley city, MN .............................................. 20,371
Goodyear city, AZ .................................................... 65,275
Grafton village, WI ................................................... 11,459
Grand Blanc city, MI ................................................... 8,276
Grand Island city, NE ............................................... 48,520
Grass Valley city, CA................................................. 12,860
Greeley city, CO ....................................................... 92,889
Green Valley CDP, AZ ............................................... 21,391
Greenwood Village city, CO ....................................... 13,925
Greer city, SC .......................................................... 25,515
Guilford County, NC ................................................ 488,406
Gunnison County, CO ............................................... 15,324
Gurnee village, IL ..................................................... 31,295
Hailey city, ID ............................................................ 7,960
Haines Borough, AK ................................................... 2,508
Hallandale Beach city, FL .......................................... 37,113
Hamilton city, OH ..................................................... 62,477
Hampton city, VA .................................................... 137,436
Hanover County, VA ................................................. 99,863
Harrisonburg city, VA ............................................... 48,914
Harrisonville city, MO ............................................... 10,019
Hayward city, CA .................................................... 144,186
Henderson city, NV ................................................. 257,729
Hermiston city, OR ................................................... 16,745
High Point city, NC .................................................. 104,371
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Highland Park city, IL ............................................... 29,763
Highlands Ranch CDP, CO ........................................ 96,713
Hillsborough town, NC ................................................ 6,087
Holden town, MA ..................................................... 17,346
Holland city, MI........................................................ 33,051
Honolulu County, HI ................................................ 953,207
Hooksett town, NH ................................................... 13,451
Hopkins city, MN ...................................................... 17,591
Hopkinton town, MA ................................................. 14,925
Hoquiam city, WA ...................................................... 8,726
Houston city, TX .................................................. 2,099,451
Hudson city, OH ....................................................... 22,262
Hudson town, CO ....................................................... 2,356
Hudsonville city, MI .................................................... 7,116
Huntersville town, NC ............................................... 46,773
Hurst city, TX........................................................... 37,337
Hutchinson city, MN ................................................. 14,178
Hutto city, TX .......................................................... 14,698
Hyattsville city, MD .................................................. 17,557
Independence city, MO............................................ 116,830
Indian Trail town, NC ............................................... 33,518
Indianola city, IA...................................................... 14,782
Iowa City city, IA ..................................................... 67,862
Issaquah city, WA .................................................... 30,434
Jackson County, MI ................................................. 160,248
James City County, VA ............................................. 67,009
Jefferson City city, MO.............................................. 43,079
Jefferson County, CO .............................................. 534,543
Jefferson County, NY ............................................... 116,229
Jerome city, ID ........................................................ 10,890
Johnson City city, TN................................................ 63,152
Johnson County, KS ................................................ 544,179
Johnston city, IA ...................................................... 17,278
Jupiter town, FL ....................................................... 55,156
Kalamazoo city, MI ................................................... 74,262
Kansas City city, KS ................................................. 145,786
Kansas City city, MO................................................ 459,787
Keizer city, OR ......................................................... 36,478
Kenmore city, WA .................................................... 20,460
Kennedale city, TX ..................................................... 6,763
Kennett Square borough, PA ....................................... 6,072
Kirkland city, WA...................................................... 48,787
La Mesa city, CA ...................................................... 57,065
La Plata town, MD ...................................................... 8,753
La Porte city, TX ...................................................... 33,800
La Vista city, NE ....................................................... 15,758
Lafayette city, CO .................................................... 24,453
Laguna Beach city, CA .............................................. 22,723
Laguna Hills city, CA ................................................. 30,344
Laguna Niguel city, CA ............................................. 62,979
Lake Oswego city, OR .............................................. 36,619
Lake Zurich village, IL .............................................. 19,631
Lakeville city, MN ..................................................... 55,954
Lakewood city, CO .................................................. 142,980
Lane County, OR ..................................................... 351,715
Larimer County, CO ................................................. 299,630
Las Cruces city, NM .................................................. 97,618
Las Vegas city, NV .................................................. 583,756
Lawrence city, KS..................................................... 87,643
League City city, TX ................................................. 83,560
Lee County, FL........................................................ 618,754
Lee's Summit city, MO .............................................. 91,364
Lehi city, UT ............................................................ 47,407
Lenexa city, KS ........................................................ 48,190
Lewis County, NY ..................................................... 27,087
Lewiston city, ME ..................................................... 36,592
Lincoln city, NE ....................................................... 258,379
Lindsborg city, KS ...................................................... 3,458
Littleton city, CO ...................................................... 41,737
Livermore city, CA .................................................... 80,968
Lone Tree city, CO ................................................... 10,218

Longmont city, CO ................................................... 86,270
Longview city, TX ..................................................... 80,455
Los Alamos County, NM ............................................ 17,950
Louisville city, CO ..................................................... 18,376
Lynchburg city, VA ................................................... 75,568
Lynnwood city, WA .................................................. 35,836
Madison city, WI ..................................................... 233,209
Mankato city, MN ..................................................... 39,309
Maple Grove city, MN ............................................... 61,567
Maple Valley city, WA ............................................... 22,684
Maricopa County, AZ ............................................ 3,817,117
Marin County, CA .................................................... 252,409
Maryland Heights city, MO ........................................ 27,472
Matthews town, NC .................................................. 27,198
McAllen city, TX ...................................................... 129,877
McDonough city, GA ................................................. 22,084
McKinney city, TX.................................................... 131,117
McMinnville city, OR ................................................. 32,187
Mecklenburg County, NC ......................................... 919,628
Medford city, OR ...................................................... 74,907
Menlo Park city, CA .................................................. 32,026
Mercer Island city, WA ............................................. 22,699
Meridian charter township, MI .................................. 39,688
Meridian city, ID ...................................................... 75,092
Merriam city, KS....................................................... 11,003
Merrill city, WI ........................................................... 9,661
Mesa city, AZ .......................................................... 439,041
Mesa County, CO .................................................... 146,723
Miami Beach city, FL ................................................ 87,779
Miami city, FL ......................................................... 399,457
Midland city, MI ....................................................... 41,863
Milford city, DE .......................................................... 9,559
Milton city, GA ......................................................... 32,661
Minneapolis city, MN ............................................... 382,578
Mission Viejo city, CA ............................................... 93,305
Modesto city, CA ..................................................... 201,165
Monterey city, CA ..................................................... 27,810
Montgomery County, MD ......................................... 971,777
Montgomery County, VA ........................................... 94,392
Montpelier city, VT ..................................................... 7,855
Monument town, CO .................................................. 5,530
Mooresville town, NC ................................................ 32,711
Morristown city, TN .................................................. 29,137
Moscow city, ID ....................................................... 23,800
Mountain Village town, CO .......................................... 1,320
Mountlake Terrace city, WA ...................................... 19,909
Munster town, IN ..................................................... 23,603
Muscatine city, IA .................................................... 22,886
Naperville city, IL .................................................... 141,853
Needham CDP, MA ................................................... 28,886
New Braunfels city, TX ............................................. 57,740
New Brighton city, MN .............................................. 21,456
New Hanover County, NC ........................................ 202,667
New Orleans city, LA ............................................... 343,829
New Smyrna Beach city, FL ...................................... 22,464
Newberg city, OR ..................................................... 22,068
Newport Beach city, CA ............................................ 85,186
Newport city, RI ....................................................... 24,672
Newport News city, VA ............................................ 180,719
Newton city, IA ........................................................ 15,254
Noblesville city, IN ................................................... 51,969
Nogales city, AZ ....................................................... 20,837
Norfolk city, VA ....................................................... 242,803
Norman city, OK ..................................................... 110,925
North Las Vegas city, NV ......................................... 216,961
Northglenn city, CO .................................................. 35,789
Novato city, CA ........................................................ 51,904
Novi city, MI ............................................................ 55,224
O'Fallon city, IL ........................................................ 28,281
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O'Fallon city, MO ...................................................... 79,329
Oak Park village, IL .................................................. 51,878
Oakland Park city, FL................................................ 41,363
Oakley city, CA ........................................................ 35,432
Ogdensburg city, NY ................................................ 11,128
Oklahoma City city, OK ............................................ 579,999
Olathe city, KS ........................................................ 125,872
Old Town city, ME ...................................................... 7,840
Olmsted County, MN ............................................... 144,248
Orland Park village, IL .............................................. 56,767
Oshkosh city, WI ...................................................... 66,083
Otsego County, MI ................................................... 24,164
Overland Park city, KS ............................................. 173,372
Oviedo city, FL ......................................................... 33,342
Paducah city, KY ...................................................... 25,024
Palm Coast city, FL ................................................... 75,180
Palm Springs city, CA ............................................... 44,552
Palo Alto city, CA...................................................... 64,403
Panama City city, FL ................................................. 36,484
Papillion city, NE ...................................................... 18,894
Park City city, UT ....................................................... 7,558
Parker town, CO ...................................................... 45,297
Parkland city, FL ...................................................... 23,962
Pasadena city, CA ................................................... 137,122
Pasco city, WA ......................................................... 59,781
Pasco County, FL .................................................... 464,697
Peachtree City city, GA ............................................. 34,364
Pearland city, TX ...................................................... 91,252
Peoria city, AZ ........................................................ 154,065
Peoria city, IL ......................................................... 115,007
Peoria County, IL .................................................... 186,494
Peters township, PA ................................................. 21,213
Petoskey city, MI ....................................................... 5,670
Pflugerville city, TX .................................................. 46,936
Phoenix city, AZ ................................................... 1,445,632
Pinal County, AZ ..................................................... 375,770
Pinehurst village, NC ................................................ 13,124
Piqua city, OH .......................................................... 20,522
Pitkin County, CO ..................................................... 17,148
Platte City city, MO..................................................... 4,691
Plymouth city, MN .................................................... 70,576
Pocatello city, ID ...................................................... 54,255
Polk County, IA ....................................................... 430,640
Port Huron city, MI................................................... 30,184
Port Orange city, FL ................................................. 56,048
Port St. Lucie city, FL .............................................. 164,603
Portland city, OR ..................................................... 583,776
Post Falls city, ID ..................................................... 27,574
Prince William County, VA........................................ 402,002
Prior Lake city, MN ................................................... 22,796
Provo city, UT ......................................................... 112,488
Pueblo city, CO ....................................................... 106,595
Purcellville town, VA ................................................... 7,727
Queen Creek town, AZ ............................................. 26,361
Radford city, VA ....................................................... 16,408
Radnor township, PA ................................................ 31,531
Ramsey city, MN ...................................................... 23,668
Rapid City city, SD ................................................... 67,956
Raymore city, MO .................................................... 19,206
Redmond city, WA ................................................... 54,144
Rehoboth Beach city, DE ............................................ 1,327
Reno city, NV .......................................................... 225,221
Reston CDP, VA ....................................................... 58,404
Richmond city, CA ................................................... 103,701
Richmond Heights city, MO ......................................... 8,603
Rifle city, CO .............................................................. 9,172
River Falls city, WI ................................................... 15,000
Riverdale city, UT ....................................................... 8,426
Riverside city, CA .................................................... 303,871
Riverside city, MO ...................................................... 2,937
Rochester city, MI .................................................... 12,711

Rochester Hills city, MI ............................................. 70,995
Rock Hill city, SC ...................................................... 66,154
Rockford city, IL ..................................................... 152,871
Rockville city, MD ..................................................... 61,209
Rogers city, MN ......................................................... 8,597
Rolla city, MO .......................................................... 19,559
Roselle village, IL ..................................................... 22,763
Roswell city, GA ....................................................... 88,346
Round Rock city, TX ................................................. 99,887
Royal Oak city, MI .................................................... 57,236
Saco city, ME ........................................................... 18,482
Sahuarita town, AZ .................................................. 25,259
Salida city, CO ........................................................... 5,236
Salt Lake City city, UT ............................................. 186,440
Sammamish city, WA................................................ 45,780
San Anselmo town, CA ............................................. 12,336
San Antonio city, TX ............................................. 1,327,407
San Carlos city, CA ................................................... 28,406
San Diego city, CA ............................................... 1,307,402
San Francisco city, CA ............................................. 805,235
San Jose city, CA .................................................... 945,942
San Juan County, NM .............................................. 130,044
San Marcos city, CA.................................................. 83,781
San Marcos city, TX .................................................. 44,894
San Rafael city, CA ................................................... 57,713
Sandy Springs city, GA ............................................. 93,853
Sanford city, FL ........................................................ 53,570
Sangamon County, IL .............................................. 197,465
Santa Clarita city, CA ............................................... 176,320
Santa Fe County, NM............................................... 144,170
Santa Monica city, CA ............................................... 89,736
Sarasota County, FL ................................................ 379,448
Savage city, MN ....................................................... 26,911
Savannah city, GA ................................................... 136,286
Scarborough CDP, ME ................................................ 4,403
Schaumburg village, IL ............................................. 74,227
Scott County, MN .................................................... 129,928
Scottsdale city, AZ .................................................. 217,385
Seaside city, CA ....................................................... 33,025
SeaTac city, WA ....................................................... 26,909
Sevierville city, TN.................................................... 14,807
Sheboygan city, WI .................................................. 49,288
Shoreview city, MN .................................................. 25,043
Shorewood city, MN ................................................... 7,307
Shorewood village, IL ............................................... 15,615
Shorewood village, WI.............................................. 13,162
Sioux Center city, IA .................................................. 7,048
Sioux Falls city, SD .................................................. 153,888
Skokie village, IL ...................................................... 64,784
Snellville city, GA ..................................................... 18,242
South Kingstown town, RI ........................................ 30,639
South Lake Tahoe city, CA ........................................ 21,403
South Portland city, ME ............................................ 25,002
Southborough town, MA ............................................. 9,767
Southlake city, TX .................................................... 26,575
Sparks city, NV ........................................................ 90,264
Spokane Valley city, WA ........................................... 89,755
Spring Hill city, KS ...................................................... 5,437
Springboro city, OH .................................................. 17,409
Springfield city, MO ................................................. 159,498
Springfield city, OR .................................................. 59,403
Springville city, UT ................................................... 29,466
St. Charles city, IL .................................................... 32,974
St. Cloud city, FL ...................................................... 35,183
St. Cloud city, MN .................................................... 65,842
St. Joseph city, MO .................................................. 76,780
St. Louis County, MN ............................................... 200,226
St. Louis Park city, MN.............................................. 45,250
Stallings town, NC .................................................... 13,831
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State College borough, PA ........................................ 42,034
Sterling Heights city, MI .......................................... 129,699
Sugar Grove village, IL ............................................... 8,997
Sugar Land city, TX .................................................. 78,817
Summit city, NJ........................................................ 21,457
Summit County, UT .................................................. 36,324
Sunnyvale city, CA .................................................. 140,081
Surprise city, AZ...................................................... 117,517
Suwanee city, GA ..................................................... 15,355
Tacoma city, WA ..................................................... 198,397
Takoma Park city, MD .............................................. 16,715
Tamarac city, FL ...................................................... 60,427
Temecula city, CA ................................................... 100,097
Temple city, TX ........................................................ 66,102
The Woodlands CDP, TX ........................................... 93,847
Thornton city, CO.................................................... 118,772
Thousand Oaks city, CA ........................................... 126,683
Tracy city, CA .......................................................... 82,922
Tualatin city, OR ...................................................... 26,054
Tulsa city, OK ......................................................... 391,906
Twin Falls city, ID .................................................... 44,125
Tyler city, TX ........................................................... 96,900
Umatilla city, OR ........................................................ 6,906
Upper Arlington city, OH ........................................... 33,771
Urbandale city, IA .................................................... 39,463
Vail town, CO............................................................. 5,305
Vancouver city, WA ................................................. 161,791
Ventura CCD, CA ..................................................... 111,889
Vestavia Hills city, AL ............................................... 34,033
Virginia Beach city, VA............................................. 437,994
Wake Forest town, NC .............................................. 30,117
Walnut Creek city, CA ............................................... 64,173
Washington County, MN .......................................... 238,136
Washoe County, NV ................................................ 421,407
Watauga city, TX ..................................................... 23,497
Wauwatosa city, WI ................................................. 46,396

Waverly city, IA ......................................................... 9,874
Weddington town, NC ................................................ 9,459
Wentzville city, MO................................................... 29,070
West Carrollton city, OH ........................................... 13,143
West Chester borough, PA ........................................ 18,461
West Des Moines city, IA .......................................... 56,609
West Richland city, WA............................................. 11,811
Westerville city, OH .................................................. 36,120
Westlake town, TX ........................................................ 992
Westminster city, CO ............................................... 106,114
Weston town, MA ..................................................... 11,261
Wheat Ridge city, CO ............................................... 30,166
White House city, TN................................................ 10,255
Whitewater township, MI ............................................ 2,597
Wichita city, KS ....................................................... 382,368
Williamsburg city, VA................................................ 14,068
Wilmington city, NC................................................. 106,476
Wilsonville city, OR................................................... 19,509
Winchester city, VA .................................................. 26,203
Windsor town, CO .................................................... 18,644
Windsor town, CT .................................................... 29,044
Winnetka village, IL.................................................. 12,187
Winston-Salem city, NC ........................................... 229,617
Winter Garden city, FL .............................................. 34,568
Woodland city, CA .................................................... 55,468
Woodland city, WA ..................................................... 5,509
Wrentham town, MA ................................................ 10,955
Wyandotte city, MI ................................................... 25,883
Yakima city, WA ....................................................... 91,067
York County, VA....................................................... 65,464
Yorktown town, IN ..................................................... 9,405
Yuma city, AZ .......................................................... 93,064
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Appendix C: Detailed Survey Methods

The National Citizen Survey (The NCS), conducted by National Research Center, Inc., was developed to provide
communities an accurate, affordable and easy way to assess and interpret resident opinion about important local
topics. Standardization of common questions and survey methods provide the rigor to assure valid results, and
each community has enough flexibility to construct a customized version of The NCS.
Results offer insight into residents perspectives about the community as a whole, including local amenities,
services, public trust, resident participation and other aspects of the community in order to support budgeting,
land use and strategic planning and communication with residents. Resident demographic characteristics permit
comparison to the Census as well as comparison of results for different subgroups of residents. The Town of
Yorktown funded this research. Please contact Pete Olson of Yorktown at polson@yorktownindiana.org if you
have any questions about the survey.
Survey Validity
The question of survey validity has two parts: 1) how can a community be confident that the results from those
who completed the questionnaire are representative of the results that would have been obtained had the survey
been administered to the entire population? and 2) how closely do the perspectives recorded on the survey reflect
what residents really believe or do?
To answer the first question, the best survey research practices were used for the resources spent to ensure that
the results from the survey respondents reflect the opinions of residents in the entire community. These practices
include:
Using a mail-out/mail-back methodology, which typically gets a higher response rate than phone for the same
dollars spent. A higher response rate lessens the worry that those who did not respond are different than those
who did respond.
Selecting households at random within the community to receive the survey to ensure that the households
selected to receive the survey are representative of the larger community.
Over-sampling multi-family housing units to improve response from hard-to-reach, lower income or younger
apartment dwellers.
Selecting the respondent within the household using an unbiased sampling procedure; in this case, the
birthday method. The cover letter included an instruction requesting that the respondent in the household
be the adult (18 years old or older) who most recently had a birthday, irrespective of year of birth.
Contacting potential respondents three times to encourage response from people who may have different
opinions or habits than those who would respond with only a single prompt.
Inviting response in a compelling manner (using appropriate letterhead/logos and a signature of a visible
leader) to appeal to recipients sense of civic responsibility.
Providing a pre-addressed, postage-paid return envelope.
Offering the survey in Spanish or other language when requested by a given community.
Weighting the results to reflect the demographics of the population.
The answer to the second question about how closely the perspectives recorded on the survey reflect what
residents really believe or do is more complex. Resident responses to surveys are influenced by a variety of factors.
For questions about service quality, residents expectations for service quality play a role as well as the objective
quality of the service provided, the way the resident perceives the entire community (that is, the context in which
the service is provided), the scale on which the resident is asked to record his or her opinion and, of course, the
opinion, itself, that a resident holds about the service. Similarly a residents report of certain behaviors is colored
by what he or she believes is the socially desirable response (e.g., reporting tolerant behaviors toward oppressed
groups, likelihood of voting for a tax increase for services to poor people, use of alternative modes of travel to
work besides the single occupancy vehicle), his or her memory of the actual behavior (if it is not a question
speculating about future actions, like a vote), his or her confidence that he or she can be honest without suffering
any negative consequences (thus the need for anonymity) as well as the actual behavior itself.
How closely survey results come to recording the way a person really feels or behaves often is measured by the
coincidence of reported behavior with observed current behavior (e.g., driving habits), reported intentions to
behave with observed future behavior (e.g., voting choices) or reported opinions about current community quality
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with objective characteristics of the community (e.g., feelings of safety correlated with rates of crime). There is a
body of scientific literature that has investigated the relationship between reported behaviors and actual
behaviors. Well-conducted surveys, by and large, do capture true respondent behaviors or intentions to act with
great accuracy. Predictions of voting outcomes tend to be quite accurate using survey research, as do reported
behaviors that are not about highly sensitive issues (e.g., family abuse or other illegal or morally sanctioned
activities). For self-reports about highly sensitive issues, statistical adjustments can be made to correct for the
respondents tendency to report what they think the correct response should be.
Research on the correlation of resident opinion about service quality and objective ratings of service quality
vary, with some showing stronger relationships than others. NRCs own research has demonstrated that residents
who report the lowest ratings of street repair live in communities with objectively worse street conditions than
those who report high ratings of street repair (based on road quality, delay in street repair, number of road repair
employees). Similarly, the lowest rated fire services appear to be objectively worse than the highest rated fire
services (expenditures per capita, response time, professional status of firefighters, breadth of services and
training provided). Resident opinion commonly reflects objective performance data but is an important measure
on its own. NRC principals have written, If you collect trash three times a day but residents think that your trash
haul is lousy, you still have a problem.
Survey Sampling
Sampling refers to the method by which households were chosen to receive the survey. All households within the
Town of Yorktown were eligible to participate in the survey. A list of all households within the zip codes serving
Yorktown was purchased based on updated listings from the United States Postal Service. Since some of the zip
codes that serve the Town of Yorktown households may also serve addresses that lie outside of the community, the
exact geographic location of each housing unit was compared to community boundaries using the most current
municipal boundary file (updated on a quarterly basis) and addresses located outside of the Town of Yorktown
boundaries were removed from consideration. Each address identified as being within Town boundaries was
further identified as being within the more rural or urban area of the town.
To choose the 1,200 survey recipients, a systematic sampling method was applied to the list of households
previously screened for geographic location. Systematic sampling is a procedure whereby a complete list of all
possible households is culled, selecting every Nth one, giving each eligible household a known probability of
selection, until the appropriate number of households is selected. Multi-family housing units were over sampled
as residents of this type of housing typically respond at lower rates to surveys than do those in single-family
housing units. Figure 1 displays a map of the households selected to receive the survey. In general, because of the
random sampling techniques used, the displayed sampling density will closely mirror the overall housing unit
density (which may be different from the population density). While the theory of probability assumes no bias in
selection, there may be some minor variations in practice (meaning, an area with only 15% of the housing units
might be sampled at an actual rate that is slightly above or below that).
An individual within each household was selected using the birthday method. The birthday method selects a
person within the household by asking the person whose birthday has most recently passed to complete the
questionnaire. The underlying assumption in this method is that day of birth has no relationship to the way people
respond to surveys. This instruction was contained in the cover letter accompanying the questionnaire.
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Figure 1: Location of Survey Recipients
Survey Administration and Response

Selected households received three mailings, one week apart, beginning on January 5th, 2015. The first mailing
was a prenotification postcard announcing the upcoming survey. The next mailing contained a letter from the
Town Manager inviting the household to participate, a questionnaire and a postage-paid return envelope. The
final mailing contained a reminder letter, another survey and a postage-paid return envelope. The second cover
letter asked those who had not completed the survey to do so and those who had already done so to refrain from
turning in another survey. Respondents could opt to take the survey online. Completed surveys were collected
over the following six weeks.
About 4% of the 1,200 surveys mailed were returned because the housing unit was vacant or the postal service was
unable to deliver the survey as addressed. Of the remaining 1,150 households that received the survey, 447
completed the survey, providing an overall response rate of 39%; average response rates for a mailed resident
survey range from 25% to 40%. Of the 447 completed surveys, 31 were completed online. Additionally, responses
were tracked by geographic area; response rates by area were both 39%.
Table 75: Survey Response Rates by Area
Area name
Rural
Urban
Overall
Number mailed
176
1,024
1,200
Undeliverable
10
40
50
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Eligible
166
984
1,150
Returned
65
382
447
Response rate
39%
39%
39%
Confidence Intervals
It is customary to describe the precision of estimates made from surveys by a level of confidence and
accompanying confidence interval (or margin of error). A traditional level of confidence, and the one used here,
is 95%. The 95% confidence interval can be any size and quantifies the sampling error or imprecision of the survey
results because some residents opinions are relied on to estimate all residents opinions.1
The margin of error for the Town of Yorktown survey is no greater than plus or minus five percentage points
around any given percent reported for the entire sample (447 completed surveys).
For subgroups of responses, the margin of error increases because the sample size for the subgroup is smaller. For
subgroups of approximately 100 respondents, the margin of error is plus or minus 10 percentage points.
Survey Processing (Data Entry)

Upon receipt, completed surveys were assigned a unique identification number. Additionally, each survey was
reviewed and cleaned as necessary. For example, a question may have asked a respondent to pick two items out
of a list of five, but the respondent checked three; in this case, NRC would use protocols to randomly choose two
of the three selected items for inclusion in the dataset.
All surveys then were entered twice into an electronic dataset; any discrepancies were resolved in comparison to
the original survey form. Range checks as well as other forms of quality control were also performed.
Survey Data Weighting

The demographic characteristics of the survey sample were compared to those found in the 2010 Census and
American Community Survey estimates for adults in the Town of Yorktown. The primary objective of weighting
survey data is to make the survey sample reflective of the larger population of the community. The characteristics
used for weighting were housing unit type, housing tenure, gender and age. The results of the weighting scheme
are presented in the following table.
A 95% confidence interval indicates that for every 100 random samples of this many residents, 95 of the confidence intervals created will
include the true population response. This theory is applied in practice to mean that the true perspective of t he target population lies
within the confidence interval created for a single survey. For example, if 75% of residents rate a service as excellent or good, then the
4% margin of error (for the 95% confidence interval) indicates that the range of likely responses for the entire community is between 71%
and 79%. This source of uncertainty is called sampling error. In addition to sampling error, other sources of error may affect any survey,
including the non-response of residents with opinions different from survey responders. Though standardized on The NCS, on other surveys,
differences in question wording, order, translation and data entry, as examples, can lead to somewhat varying results.
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Table 76: Yorktown, IN 2015 Weighting Table
Characteristic
Housing
Rent home
Own home
Detached unit
Attached unit
Race and Ethnicity
White
Not white
Not Hispanic
Hispanic
Sex and Age
Female
Male
18-34 years of age
35-54 years of age
55+ years of age
Females 18-34
Females 35-54
Females 55+
Males 18-34
Males 35-54
Males 55+
Population Norm
Unweighted Data
Weighted Data
19%
81%
90%
10%
8%
92%
90%
10%
18%
82%
89%
11%
97%
3%
99%
1%
96%
4%
100%
0%
95%
5%
99%
1%
53%
47%
23%
38%
39%
12%
20%
22%
11%
18%
18%
54%
46%
7%
32%
61%
5%
18%
31%
2%
15%
29%
53%
47%
22%
38%
40%
14%
20%
19%
8%
18%
20%
Survey Data Analysis and Reporting

The survey dataset was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). For the most part,
the percentages presented in the reports represent the percent positive. The percent positive is the combination
of the top two most positive response options (i.e., excellent and good, very safe and somewhat safe,
essential and very important, etc.), or, in the case of resident behaviors/participation, the percent positive
represents the proportion of respondents indicating yes or participating in an activity at least once a month.
On many of the questions in the survey respondents may answer dont know. The proportion of respondents
giving this reply is shown in the full set of responses included in Appendix A. However, these responses have been
removed from the analyses presented in the reports. In other words, the tables and graphs display the responses
from respondents who had an opinion about a specific item.
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Appendix D: Survey Materials
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Dear Yorktown Resident,
It wont take much of your time to make a big difference!
Your household has been randomly selected to participate in a survey

about your community. Your survey will arrive in a few days.

Thank you for helping create a better town!
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Pete Olson
Town Manager
Pete Olson
Town Manager


Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Pete Olson
Town Manager
Pete Olson
Town Manager
Town of Yorktown
9800 W Smith St
PO Box 518
Yorktown, IN 47396
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Town of Yorktown
9800 W Smith St PO Box 518
Yorktown, IN 47396
765-759-4003p 765-759-4016f
www.yorktownindiana.org
January 2015
Dear Town of Yorktown Resident:
Please help us shape the future of Yorktown! You have been selected at random to participate in
the 2015 Yorktown Citizen Survey.
Please take a few minutes to fill out the enclosed survey. Your participation in this survey is very
important especially since your household is one of only a small number of households being
surveyed. Your feedback will help Yorktown make decisions that affect our town.
A few things to remember:
Your responses are completely anonymous.
In order to hear from a diverse group of residents, the adult 18 years or older in your
household who most recently had a birthday should complete this survey.
You may return the survey by mail in the enclosed postage-paid envelope, or
you can complete the survey online at:
www.n-r-c.com/survey/yorktown2015.htm
If you have any questions about the survey please call 765-759-4003.
Thank you for your time and participation!
Sincerely,
Pete Olson
Town Manager
Town of Yorktown
9800 W Smith St PO Box 518
Yorktown, IN 47396
765-759-4003p 765-759-4016f
www.yorktownindiana.org
January 2015
Dear Town of Yorktown Resident:
Heres a second chance if you havent already responded to the 2015 Yorktown Citizen Survey!
(If you completed it and sent it back, we thank you for your time and ask you to
recycle this survey. Please do not respond twice.)
Please help us shape the future of Yorktown! You have been selected at random to participate in
the 2015 Yorktown Citizen Survey.
Please take a few minutes to fill out the enclosed survey. Your participation in this survey is very
important especially since your household is one of only a small number of households being
surveyed. Your feedback will help Yorktown make decisions that affect our town.
A few things to remember:
Your responses are completely anonymous.
In order to hear from a diverse group of residents, the adult 18 years or older in your
household who most recently had a birthday should complete this survey.
You may return the survey by mail in the enclosed postage-paid envelope, or
you can complete the survey online at:
www.n-r-c.com/survey/yorktown2015.htm
If you have any questions about the survey please call 765-759-4003.
Thank you for your time and participation!
Sincerely,
Pete Olson
Town Manager
The Town of Yorktown 2015 Citizen Survey

Please complete this questionnaire if you are the adult (age 18 or older) in the household who most recently had a
birthday. The adults year of birth does not matter. Please select the response (by circling the number or checking the box)
that most closely represents your opinion for each question. Your responses are anonymous and will be reported in group
form only.
1. Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Yorktown:
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Dont know
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Yorktown as a place to live ............................................................................ 1

Your neighborhood as a place to live ............................................................. 1
Yorktown as a place to raise children ............................................................. 1
Yorktown as a place to work .......................................................................... 1
Yorktown as a place to visit ........................................................................... 1
Yorktown as a place to retire ......................................................................... 1
The overall quality of life in Yorktown ........................................................... 1
2. Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Yorktown as a whole:
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Dont know
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
Overall feeling of safety in Yorktown ............................................................. 1

Overall ease of getting to the places you usually have to visit .......................... 1
Quality of overall natural environment in Yorktown ...................................... 1
Overall built environment of Yorktown (including overall design,
buildings, parks and transportation systems) ............................................... 1
Health and wellness opportunities in Yorktown.............................................. 1
Overall opportunities for education and enrichment ...................................... 1
Overall economic health of Yorktown............................................................ 1
Sense of community ...................................................................................... 1
Overall image or reputation of Yorktown....................................................... 1
3. Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following:
Very
likely
Somewhat
likely
Somewhat
unlikely
Very
unlikely
Dont
know
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
Recommend living in Yorktown to someone who asks ......................... 1

Remain in Yorktown for the next five years ......................................... 1
4. Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel:
Very
safe
In your neighborhood during the day ................................. 1

In Yorktowns downtown/commercial
area during the day.......................................................... 1
In your neighborhood at night ............................................ 1
In Yorktowns downtown/commercial area at night ........... 1
Somewhat
safe
Neither safe
nor unsafe
Somewhat
unsafe
Very
unsafe
Dont
know
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
6
6
6
Poor
Dont know
Excellent
Traffic flow on major streets .......................................................................... 1

Ease of public parking ................................................................................... 1
Ease of travel by car in Yorktown .................................................................. 1
Ease of travel by bicycle in Yorktown............................................................. 1
Ease of walking in Yorktown ......................................................................... 1
Availability of paths and walking trails ........................................................... 1
Air quality ..................................................................................................... 1
Cleanliness of Yorktown ................................................................................ 1
Overall appearance of Yorktown ................................................................... 1
Public places where people want to spend time .............................................. 1
Variety of housing options ............................................................................. 1
Availability of affordable quality housing ....................................................... 1
Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and paths or trails, etc.).......... 1
Recreational opportunities............................................................................. 1
Availability of affordable quality food ............................................................ 1
Availability of affordable quality health care .................................................. 1
Availability of preventive health services ........................................................ 1
Availability of affordable quality mental health care ....................................... 1
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Good
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Fair
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Dont know
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
No
Yes
Made efforts to conserve water ..........................................................................................................................1

Made efforts to make your home more energy efficient ......................................................................................1
Reported a code violation or other hazard in Yorktown (weeds, abandoned buildings, etc.) ................................1
Household member was a victim of a crime in Yorktown ...................................................................................1
Reported a crime to the police in Yorktown .......................................................................................................1
Stocked supplies in preparation for an emergency ..............................................................................................1
Campaigned or advocated for an issue, cause or candidate.................................................................................1
Contacted the Town of Yorktown (in-person, phone, email or web) for help or information ...............................1
Contacted Yorktown elected officials (in-person, phone, email or web) to express your opinion ...........................1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Availability of affordable quality child care/preschool .................................... 1

K-12 education ............................................................................................. 1
Adult educational opportunities ..................................................................... 1
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities .................................... 1
Opportunities to participate in religious or spiritual events and activities ........ 1
Employment opportunities ............................................................................ 1
Shopping opportunities ................................................................................. 1
Cost of living in Yorktown ............................................................................. 1
Overall quality of business and service establishments in Yorktown ................ 1
Vibrant downtown/commercial area ............................................................. 1
Overall quality of new development in Yorktown........................................... 1
Opportunities to participate in social events and activities .............................. 1
Opportunities to volunteer............................................................................. 1
Opportunities to participate in community matters ........................................ 1
Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of
diverse backgrounds ................................................................................... 1
Neighborliness of residents in Yorktown ........................................................ 1
7. Please indicate whether or not you have done each of the following in the last 12 months.
8. In the last 12 months, about how many times, if at all, have you or other household members done each of the
following in Yorktown?
Used Yorktown recreation centers or their services ........................................................ 1
Visited a neighborhood park or Town park ................................................................... 1
Used Yorktown public libraries or their services ............................................................. 1
Participated in religious or spiritual activities in Yorktown .............................................. 1
Attended a Town-sponsored event................................................................................. 1
Walked or biked instead of driving ................................................................................. 1
Volunteered your time to some group/activity in Yorktown ........................................... 1
Participated in a club in Yorktown................................................................................. 1
Talked to or visited with your immediate neighbors ....................................................... 1
Done a favor for a neighbor........................................................................................... 1
2-4 times Once a month

a month
or less
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Not
at all
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9. Thinking about local public meetings (of local elected officials like Town Council or County Commissioners,
advisory boards, school board, Home Owners Association, neighborhood watch, etc.), in the last 12 months,
about how many times, if at all, have you or other household members attended or spoke at a local public
meeting?
2 times a
week or more
Attended a local public meeting .................................................................................... 1

Spoke at a local public meeting ..................................................................................... 1
2-4 times Once a month

a month
or less
2
2
3
3
Not
at all
4
4
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2 times a
week or more

10. Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Yorktown:
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Dont know
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Police services ............................................................................................... 1

Sheriff services............................................................................................... 1
Fire services................................................................................................... 1
Ambulance or emergency medical services..................................................... 1
Crime prevention .......................................................................................... 1
Fire prevention and education ....................................................................... 1
Traffic enforcement ....................................................................................... 1
Street repair .................................................................................................. 1
Street cleaning .............................................................................................. 1
Street lighting ................................................................................................ 1
Snow removal ............................................................................................... 1
Sidewalk maintenance ................................................................................... 1
Traffic signal timing ...................................................................................... 1
Garbage collection ........................................................................................ 1
Recycling ...................................................................................................... 1
Yard waste pick-up........................................................................................ 1
Storm drainage ............................................................................................. 1
Drinking water .............................................................................................. 1
Sewer services ............................................................................................... 1
Utility billing ................................................................................................. 1
Town parks ................................................................................................... 1
Recreation programs or classes ...................................................................... 1
Recreation centers or facilities ....................................................................... 1
Land use, planning and zoning ...................................................................... 1
Code enforcement (weeds, abandoned buildings, etc.) .................................... 1
Animal control .............................................................................................. 1
Economic development ................................................................................. 1
Health services .............................................................................................. 1
Public library services .................................................................................... 1
Yorktown open space .................................................................................... 1
Town-sponsored special events ...................................................................... 1
Overall customer service by Yorktown employees (police,
receptionists, utility clerks, etc.) ..................................................................... 1
11. Overall, how would you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the following?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Dont know
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
Good
Fair
Poor
Dont know
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
The Town of Yorktown ................................................................................. 1

The Federal Government .............................................................................. 1
The State of Indiana ..................................................................................... 1
12. Please rate the following categories of Yorktown government performance:
Excellent
The value of services for the taxes paid to Yorktown ...................................... 1

The overall direction that Yorktown is taking................................................. 1
The job Yorktown government does at welcoming citizen involvement .......... 1
Overall confidence in Yorktown government ................................................. 1
Generally acting in the best interest of the community ................................... 1
Being honest ................................................................................................. 1
Treating all residents fairly ............................................................................ 1
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13. Please rate how important, if at all, you think it is for the Yorktown community to focus on each of the
following in the coming two years:
Essential
Overall feeling of safety in Yorktown ............................................................................. 1

Overall ease of getting to the places you usually have to visit .......................................... 1
Quality of overall natural environment in Yorktown ...................................................... 1
Overall built environment of Yorktown (including overall design,
buildings, parks and transportation systems) .............................................................. 1
Health and wellness opportunities in Yorktown.............................................................. 1
Overall opportunities for education and enrichment ...................................................... 1
Overall economic health of Yorktown............................................................................ 1
Sense of community ...................................................................................................... 1
14. Please rate the importance of each of the following for the future of the Town:
Essential
Very
important
Somewhat
important
Not at all
important
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Very
important
Somewhat
important
Not at all
important
Somewhat
oppose
Strongly
oppose
Dont
know
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
Attracting new business and industry ............................................................................. 1

2
3
4
Supporting and retaining existing businesses .................................................................. 1
2
3
4
Job creation................................................................................................................... 1
2
3
4
Increasing home ownership ........................................................................................... 1
2
3
4
Improving the appearance of the Town ............................................................................... 1
2
3
4
Downtown residential development ............................................................................... 1
2
3
4
Downtown business development .................................................................................. 1
2
3
4
Improving bicycle and pedestrian access ........................................................................ 1
2
3
4
Improving public safety ................................................................................................. 1
2
3
4
15. To what extent would you support or oppose prioritizing funding for each of the following identified town
services/projects?
Somewhat
support
Street Paving and Construction ..................................................................... 1

2
3
4
Parks, Recreation & Trails............................................................................. 1
2
3
4
Downtown Redevelopment ........................................................................... 1
2
3
4
Town Facilities .............................................................................................. 1
2
3
4
Emergency Response Vehicles (Fire trucks, etc.)............................................. 1
2
3
4
Storm Water/Drainage Improvements .......................................................... 1
2
3
4
Cleaning initiatives (i.e. litter cleanup, mowing, etc.) ...................................... 1
2
3
4
business-friendly, family-friendly, town entries landscaping, signage, etc.) .... 1
2
3
4
16. Please indicate to what extent would you support or oppose a tax increase to fund each of the following
identified town services/projects?
Strongly
support
Somewhat
support
Somewhat
oppose
Strongly
oppose
Street Paving and Construction ..................................................................... 1

2
3
4
Parks, Recreation & Trails............................................................................. 1
2
3
4
Downtown Redevelopment ........................................................................... 1
2
3
4
Town Facilities .............................................................................................. 1
2
3
4
Emergency Response Vehicles (Fire trucks, etc.)............................................. 1
2
3
4
Storm Water/Drainage Improvements .......................................................... 1
2
3
4
Cleaning initiatives (i.e. litter cleanup, mowing, etc.) ...................................... 1
2
3
4
business-friendly, family-friendly, town entries landscaping, signage, etc.).... 1
2
3
4
17. Please indicate how much of a source, if at all, you consider each of the following to be for obtaining
information about the Town government and its activities, events and services:
Major
source
Town website (yorktownindiana.org) ................................................................................................1

Yorktown e-mail blast / list serve ......................................................................................................1
Television news ................................................................................................................................1
Newspapers......................................................................................................................................1
Radio...............................................................................................................................................1
Facebook .........................................................................................................................................1
Twitter .............................................................................................................................................1
Minor
source
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Dont
know
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Not a
source
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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Strongly
support

Our last questions are about you and your household. Again, all of your responses to this survey are
completely anonymous and will be reported in group form only.
D1.
How often, if at all, do you do each of the following, considering all of the times you could?
Never
Recycle at home ........................................................................................ 1

Purchase goods or services from a business located in Yorktown ................. 1
Eat at least 5 portions of fruits and vegetables a day .................................... 1
Participate in moderate or vigorous physical activity ................................... 1
Read or watch local news (via television, paper, computer, etc.) .................. 1
Vote in local elections ................................................................................ 1
D2.

Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Rarely
Sometimes
Usually
Always
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
Poor
D3.
What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you
think the impact will be:
Very positive
Somewhat positive
Neutral
Somewhat negative
Very negative
D4.

Fully retired
D5.

Yes, from home
No
D6.

Less than 2 years 11-20 years
2-5 years
More than 20 years
6-10 years
D7.

Building with two or more homes (duplex, townhome,
apartment or condominium)
Mobile home
Other
D8.

Rented
Owned
D9.
About how much is your monthly housing cost

for the place you live (including rent, mortgage
payment, property tax, property insurance and
homeowners association (HOA) fees)?
$1,000 to $1,499 per month
$1,500 to $2,499 per month
D10. Do any children 17 or under live in your

household?
No
Yes
D11. Are you or any other members of your household
aged 65 or older?
No
Yes
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D12. How much do you anticipate your households

total income before taxes will be for the current
year? (Please include in your total income money
from all sources for all persons living in your
household.)
Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 or more
Please respond to both questions D13 and D14:

D13. Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino?
Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish, Hispanic
or Latino
D14. What is your race? (Mark one or more races
to indicate what race you consider yourself
to be.)
White
Other
D15. In which category is your age?
18-24 years
55-64 years
25-34 years
65-74 years
35-44 years
75 years or older
45-54 years
D16. What is your sex?
Female
Male
D17. Do you consider a cell phone or land line your
primary telephone number?
Cell
Land line
Both
Thank you for completing this survey. Please

return the completed survey in the postage-paid
envelope to: National Research Center, Inc.,
PO Box 549, Belle Mead, NJ 08502
Town of Yorktown
9800 W Smith St
PO Box 518
Yorktown, IN 47396
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Not at all important

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Responses including dont know

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Neither safe nor unsafe

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Not at all important

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