Valley Springs Community Plan Survey 2009
1. Do you consider yourself a resident of Valley Springs?
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 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Yes
82.3%660
No
17.7%142
2. Which neighborhood or community do you most identify with?
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 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Valley Springs proper
8.8%72
Rancho Calaveras
37.1%302
Gold Creek
3.7%30
Mother Lode Acres
0.2%2
Scenic Valley Ranchos
0.6%5
La Contenta
16.1%131
Burson
12.9%105
Jenny Lind
7.1%58
Quail Oaks
1.6%13
Wallace
6.6%54
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5.3%43
3. How long have you lived in the Valley Springs area?
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Percent
Response
Count
Less than 1 year
3.5%28
1-5 years
21.6%175
6-10 years
25.1%203
More than 10 years
49.9%404
4. What are the most important factors for you in choosing a community? (Choose only 3, ranked in importance from 1 to 3)
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 First ChoiceSecond ChoiceThird ChoiceResponse
Count
Cost of living39.7% (73)28.8% (53)31.5% (58)184
Active Downtown12.5% (7)30.4% (17)57.1% (32)56
Open space/natural surroundings54.2% (244)28.9% (130)16.9% (76)450
Safety, low crime rate37.6% (160)31.9% (136)30.5% (130)426
Schools19.4% (20)51.5% (53)29.1% (30)103
Proximity to work22.4% (13)46.6% (27)31.0% (18)58
Proximity to shopping and services16.3% (20)30.1% (37)53.7% (66)123
Jobs36.2% (17)23.4% (11)40.4% (19)47
Rural character28.6% (101)44.8% (158)26.6% (94)353
Recreation12.2% (21)26.2% (45)61.6% (106)172
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5. What would you most like to see improved in Valley Springs? (Choose only 3, ranked in importance from 1 to 3)
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 First ChoiceSecond ChoiceThird ChoiceResponse
Count
Housing choices41.9% (13)29.0% (9)29.0% (9)31
Downtown revitalization36.4% (84)36.4% (84)27.3% (63)231
Open space/natural environment preservation50.2% (145)24.6% (71)25.3% (73)289
Traffic congestion35.2% (89)34.4% (87)30.4% (77)253
Job opportunities36.8% (53)33.3% (48)29.9% (43)144
Shopping and services39.6% (130)32.9% (108)27.4% (90)328
Agricultural preservation23.6% (33)42.9% (60)33.6% (47)140
Parks and trails24.3% (45)33.0% (61)42.7% (79)185
Roads22.4% (38)38.8% (66)38.8% (66)170
Sidewalks and bicycle lanes17.0% (15)36.4% (32)46.6% (41)88
Access to health care19.5% (23)39.0% (46)41.5% (49)118
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6. In a few words, what is your favorite place in Valley Springs?
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