Horizons Communities 2007
Final Survey Report

The WSU Division of Governmental Studies and Services (DGSS)is a unit jointly sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and WSU Extension.  DGSS provides program evaluation, applied research, technical assistance and training services to governmental agencies in Washington and the Pacific Northwest region.  DGSS has conducted citizen surveys for departments and agencies in six northwest states, focusing on such issues as citizen-government relationships, public safety and community development. 

In the fall of 2007 Horizons project leaders contracted with researchers at DGSS to have data entry and analysis performed on a survey they hoped to distribute to all persons residing in each of the twenty-two Horizons communities throughout Washington State.  The survey was prepared and administered by Horizons Project participants (WSU Extension, Community Coaches).  The completed surveys were later presented to DGSS for data entry, data analysis, and preparation of reports.  The discussion in this report is based upon analysis of data and comments from completed questionnaires received through February 1st, 2008. 

NORTH MOSES LAKE

Q1  WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE AREA WHERE YOU LIVE AS A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE MOSTLY HELP ONE ANOTHER, OR A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE MOSTLY GO THEIR OWN WAY?

  Number Percent
Valid Percent
 Horizons Project Norm
People Help One Another
79
59.4
64.8
74.7
People Go Their Own Way
43
32.3
35.2
25.3
Total
122
91.7
100
100
No Response
3
1.3
Under 18
8
6
Total
11
8.3
Total
133
100

 

Q2  DO YOU FEEL THE AREA WHERE YOU LIVE IS MORE OF A "REAL HOME" OR "JUST A PLACE TO LIVE"?

  Number Percent Valid Percent Horizons Project Norm
Real Home
90
67.7
73.2
80.6
Just A Place To Live
33
24.8
26.8
19.4
Total
123
92.5
100
100
No Response
2
1.5
Under 18
8
6
Total
10
7.5
Total
133
100

 

Q3  OVERALL, HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH YOUR COMMUNITY AS A PLACE TO LIVE?

  Number Percent Valid Percent Horizons Project Norm
Very Satisfied
25
18.8
20.3
25.4
Satisfied
59
44.4
48
40.7
Somewhat Satisfied
28
21.1
22.8
27
Dissatisfied
8
6
6.5
4.6
Very Dissatisfied
3
2.3
2.4
2.3
Total
123
92.5
100
100
No Response
2
1.5
Under 18
8
6
Total
10
7.5
Total
133
100

 

Q5  TOP THREE IMPORTANT ITEMS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
(Number & Percent Selecting)

  Number Percent of Responses
Addordable Housing
45
12.5
Better/More Jobs (3)
53
14.7
Services For The Elderly
26
7.2
Youth Activities (1)
74
20.5
Health Care
32
8.9
Improved Economy
43
11.9
Education (2)
58
16.1
Transportation
20
5.6
Other
9
2.5

 

Q6  HOW WILLING ARE YOU TO HELP HORIZONS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN YOUR COMMUNITY FOR EXAMPLE, GO TO MEETINGS OR MAKE PHONE CALLS TO FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS?

  Number Percent Valid Percent Horizons Project Norm
Very Willing
15
11.3
13
9.6
Willing
41
30.8
35.7
36.3
Neither Willing or Unwilling
38
28.6
33
40.4
Unwilling
17
12.8
14.8
10.2
Very Unwilling
4
3
3.5
3.6
Total
115
86.5
100
100
No Response
10
7.5
Under 18
8
6
Total
18
13.5
Total
133
100

 

Q8  PLEASE INDICATE YOUR AGE (By Category)

  Number Percent Valid Percent
<18
8
6
6.5
18-24
12
9
9.7
25-34
23
17.3
18.5
35-44
44
33.1
35.3
45-54
17
12.8
13.7
55-64
15
11.3
12.1
65+
5
3.8
4
Total
124
93.2
100
No Response
9
6.8
Total
133
100

 

Q9  RACE/ETHNICITY (Self ID)

 
Number
 Valid Percent
Caucasion/White (Not Mexican or Latino/Hispanic)
99
44.5
Mexican American
8
6.8
Native American/Indian
4
3.4
Asian American/Pacific Islander
2
1.7
Black/Afro-American
3
2.5
Latino/Hispanic (Not Mexican)
0
0
Other
2
1.7

 

Q10  GENDER

Gender Number
Percent
 Valid Percent
Male
53
39.8
44.5
Female
66
49.6
55.5
Total
119
89.5
100
No Response
6
4.5
Under 18
8
6
Total
14
10.5
Total
133
100

 

Q11: HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU LIVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

Years in Community Number of Responses Percent
<1
14
12.1
1-5
32
27.6
6-10
21
18.1
11-20
29
25
21-30
13
11.2
31-40
3
2.6
41-50
3
2.6
51-60
1
.9
61+
0
0
Total
116
100

 

Q12  HOW MANY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN LIVE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD?

  Number Percent Valid Percent
0
39
29.3
32.8
1
22
16.5
18.5
2
37
27.8
31.1
3
9
6.8
7.6
4
11
8.3
9 .2
13
1
.8
.8
Total
119
89.5
100
No Response
6
4.5
Under 18
8
6
Total
14
10.5
Total
133
100

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Q13  PLEASE INDICATE YOUR APPROXIMATE FAMILY INCOME BEFORE TAXES IN 2006

  Number Percent Valid Percent
Less Than $20,000
17
12.8
15
$20,000 - $50,000
46
34.6
40.7
More Than $50,000
50
37.6
44.2
Total
113
85
100
No Response
12
9
Under 18
8
6
Total
20
15
Total
133
100