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Bozeman, MT

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THE CITY OF BOZEMAN 2024 COMMUNITY SURVEY

~15 min survey
Expires on 06/07/2024

Thank you for participating in the City of Bozeman 2024 Community Survey! Please
complete this survey if you are the adult (age 18 or older) in the household who
most recently had a birthday (the year of birth does not matter). Your responses
are confidential and no identifying information will be shared.

Please note that once you have answered the questions, you will be asked to
provide your email and zip code. This is optional, however, registering will
help us be sure we are hearing from each person only once and see which
respondents live inside or outside of the City. Additionally, the City hopes to
continually engage with the community and periodically ask for your input on
pressing topics, new ideas and initiatives, or other important issues.


QUESTION 1



Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Bozeman.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know


BOZEMAN AS A PLACE TO LIVE

Bozeman as a place to live - Excellent
Bozeman as a place to live - Good
Bozeman as a place to live - Fair
Bozeman as a place to live - Poor
Bozeman as a place to live - Don't know


YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD AS A PLACE TO LIVE

Your neighborhood as a place to live - Excellent
Your neighborhood as a place to live - Good
Your neighborhood as a place to live - Fair
Your neighborhood as a place to live - Poor
Your neighborhood as a place to live - Don't know


BOZEMAN AS A PLACE TO RAISE CHILDREN

Bozeman as a place to raise children - Excellent
Bozeman as a place to raise children - Good
Bozeman as a place to raise children - Fair
Bozeman as a place to raise children - Poor
Bozeman as a place to raise children - Don't know


BOZEMAN AS A PLACE TO WORK

Bozeman as a place to work - Excellent
Bozeman as a place to work - Good
Bozeman as a place to work - Fair
Bozeman as a place to work - Poor
Bozeman as a place to work - Don't know


BOZEMAN AS A PLACE TO VISIT

Bozeman as a place to visit - Excellent
Bozeman as a place to visit - Good
Bozeman as a place to visit - Fair
Bozeman as a place to visit - Poor
Bozeman as a place to visit - Don't know


BOZEMAN AS A PLACE TO RETIRE

Bozeman as a place to retire - Excellent
Bozeman as a place to retire - Good
Bozeman as a place to retire - Fair
Bozeman as a place to retire - Poor
Bozeman as a place to retire - Don't know


THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE IN BOZEMAN

The overall quality of life in Bozeman - Excellent
The overall quality of life in Bozeman - Good
The overall quality of life in Bozeman - Fair
The overall quality of life in Bozeman - Poor
The overall quality of life in Bozeman - Don't know


SENSE OF COMMUNITY

Sense of community - Excellent
Sense of community - Good
Sense of community - Fair
Sense of community - Poor
Sense of community - Don't know


QUESTION 2



Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Bozeman as a
whole.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know


OVERALL ECONOMIC HEALTH OF BOZEMAN

Overall economic health of Bozeman - Excellent
Overall economic health of Bozeman - Good
Overall economic health of Bozeman - Fair
Overall economic health of Bozeman - Poor
Overall economic health of Bozeman - Don't know


OVERALL QUALITY OF THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (AUTO, BICYCLE, FOOT, BUS) IN
BOZEMAN

Overall quality of the transportation system (auto, bicycle, foot, bus) in
Bozeman - Excellent
Overall quality of the transportation system (auto, bicycle, foot, bus) in
Bozeman - Good
Overall quality of the transportation system (auto, bicycle, foot, bus) in
Bozeman - Fair
Overall quality of the transportation system (auto, bicycle, foot, bus) in
Bozeman - Poor
Overall quality of the transportation system (auto, bicycle, foot, bus) in
Bozeman - Don't know


OVERALL DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF BOZEMAN'S RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL AREAS (E.G.,
HOMES, BUILDINGS, STREETS, PARKS, ETC.)

Overall design or layout of Bozeman's residential and commercial areas (e.g.,
homes, buildings, streets, parks, etc.) - Excellent
Overall design or layout of Bozeman's residential and commercial areas (e.g.,
homes, buildings, streets, parks, etc.) - Good
Overall design or layout of Bozeman's residential and commercial areas (e.g.,
homes, buildings, streets, parks, etc.) - Fair
Overall design or layout of Bozeman's residential and commercial areas (e.g.,
homes, buildings, streets, parks, etc.) - Poor
Overall design or layout of Bozeman's residential and commercial areas (e.g.,
homes, buildings, streets, parks, etc.) - Don't know


OVERALL QUALITY OF THE UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN BOZEMAN (WATER, SEWER, STORM
WATER, ELECTRIC/GAS, BROADBAND)

Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Bozeman (water, sewer, storm
water, electric/gas, broadband) - Excellent
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Bozeman (water, sewer, storm
water, electric/gas, broadband) - Good
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Bozeman (water, sewer, storm
water, electric/gas, broadband) - Fair
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Bozeman (water, sewer, storm
water, electric/gas, broadband) - Poor
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Bozeman (water, sewer, storm
water, electric/gas, broadband) - Don't know


OVERALL FEELING OF SAFETY IN BOZEMAN

Overall feeling of safety in Bozeman - Excellent
Overall feeling of safety in Bozeman - Good
Overall feeling of safety in Bozeman - Fair
Overall feeling of safety in Bozeman - Poor
Overall feeling of safety in Bozeman - Don't know


OVERALL QUALITY OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN BOZEMAN

Overall quality of natural environment in Bozeman - Excellent
Overall quality of natural environment in Bozeman - Good
Overall quality of natural environment in Bozeman - Fair
Overall quality of natural environment in Bozeman - Poor
Overall quality of natural environment in Bozeman - Don't know


OVERALL QUALITY OF PARKS AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities - Excellent
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities - Good
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities - Fair
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities - Poor
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities - Don't know


OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES IN BOZEMAN

Overall health and wellness opportunities in Bozeman - Excellent
Overall health and wellness opportunities in Bozeman - Good
Overall health and wellness opportunities in Bozeman - Fair
Overall health and wellness opportunities in Bozeman - Poor
Overall health and wellness opportunities in Bozeman - Don't know


OVERALL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, CULTURE, AND THE ARTS

Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts - Excellent
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts - Good
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts - Fair
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts - Poor
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts - Don't know


RESIDENTS' CONNECTION AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THEIR COMMUNITY

Residents' connection and engagement with their community - Excellent
Residents' connection and engagement with their community - Good
Residents' connection and engagement with their community - Fair
Residents' connection and engagement with their community - Poor
Residents' connection and engagement with their community - Don't know


QUESTION 3



Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following.
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Very unlikely
Don't know


RECOMMEND LIVING IN BOZEMAN TO SOMEONE WHO ASKS

Recommend living in Bozeman to someone who asks - Very likely
Recommend living in Bozeman to someone who asks - Somewhat likely
Recommend living in Bozeman to someone who asks - Somewhat unlikely
Recommend living in Bozeman to someone who asks - Very unlikely
Recommend living in Bozeman to someone who asks - Don't know


REMAIN IN BOZEMAN FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS

Remain in Bozeman for the next five years - Very likely
Remain in Bozeman for the next five years - Somewhat likely
Remain in Bozeman for the next five years - Somewhat unlikely
Remain in Bozeman for the next five years - Very unlikely
Remain in Bozeman for the next five years - Don't know


QUESTION 4



Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel:
Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
Don't know


IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD DURING THE DAY

In your neighborhood during the day - Very safe
In your neighborhood during the day - Somewhat safe
In your neighborhood during the day - Neither safe nor unsafe
In your neighborhood during the day - Somewhat unsafe
In your neighborhood during the day - Very unsafe
In your neighborhood during the day - Don't know


IN BOZEMAN'S DOWNTOWN/COMMERCIAL AREA DURING THE DAY

In Bozeman's downtown/commercial area during the day - Very safe
In Bozeman's downtown/commercial area during the day - Somewhat safe
In Bozeman's downtown/commercial area during the day - Neither safe nor unsafe
In Bozeman's downtown/commercial area during the day - Somewhat unsafe
In Bozeman's downtown/commercial area during the day - Very unsafe
In Bozeman's downtown/commercial area during the day - Don't know


FROM PROPERTY CRIME

From property crime - Very safe
From property crime - Somewhat safe
From property crime - Neither safe nor unsafe
From property crime - Somewhat unsafe
From property crime - Very unsafe
From property crime - Don't know


FROM VIOLENT CRIME

From violent crime - Very safe
From violent crime - Somewhat safe
From violent crime - Neither safe nor unsafe
From violent crime - Somewhat unsafe
From violent crime - Very unsafe
From violent crime - Don't know


FROM FIRE, FLOOD, OR OTHER NATURAL DISASTER

From fire, flood, or other natural disaster - Very safe
From fire, flood, or other natural disaster - Somewhat safe
From fire, flood, or other natural disaster - Neither safe nor unsafe
From fire, flood, or other natural disaster - Somewhat unsafe
From fire, flood, or other natural disaster - Very unsafe
From fire, flood, or other natural disaster - Don't know


QUESTION 5



Please rate the job you feel the Bozeman community does at each of the
following.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know


MAKING ALL RESIDENTS FEEL WELCOME

Making all residents feel welcome - Excellent
Making all residents feel welcome - Good
Making all residents feel welcome - Fair
Making all residents feel welcome - Poor
Making all residents feel welcome - Don't know


ATTRACTING PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS

Attracting people from diverse backgrounds - Excellent
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds - Good
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds - Fair
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds - Poor
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds - Don't know


VALUING/RESPECTING RESIDENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS

Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds - Excellent
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds - Good
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds - Fair
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds - Poor
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds - Don't know


TAKING CARE OF VULNERABLE RESIDENTS (ELDERLY, DISABLED, HOMELESS, ETC.)

Taking care of vulnerable residents (elderly, disabled, homeless, etc.) -
Excellent
Taking care of vulnerable residents (elderly, disabled, homeless, etc.) - Good
Taking care of vulnerable residents (elderly, disabled, homeless, etc.) - Fair
Taking care of vulnerable residents (elderly, disabled, homeless, etc.) - Poor
Taking care of vulnerable residents (elderly, disabled, homeless, etc.) - Don't
know


QUESTION 6



Please rate each of the following in the Bozeman community.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know


OVERALL QUALITY OF BUSINESS AND SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS IN BOZEMAN

Overall quality of business and service establishments in Bozeman - Excellent
Overall quality of business and service establishments in Bozeman - Good
Overall quality of business and service establishments in Bozeman - Fair
Overall quality of business and service establishments in Bozeman - Poor
Overall quality of business and service establishments in Bozeman - Don't know


VARIETY OF BUSINESS AND SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS IN BOZEMAN

Variety of business and service establishments in Bozeman - Excellent
Variety of business and service establishments in Bozeman - Good
Variety of business and service establishments in Bozeman - Fair
Variety of business and service establishments in Bozeman - Poor
Variety of business and service establishments in Bozeman - Don't know


VIBRANCY OF DOWNTOWN/COMMERCIAL AREA

Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area - Excellent
Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area - Good
Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area - Fair
Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area - Poor
Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area - Don't know


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Employment opportunities - Excellent
Employment opportunities - Good
Employment opportunities - Fair
Employment opportunities - Poor
Employment opportunities - Don't know


SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES

Shopping opportunities - Excellent
Shopping opportunities - Good
Shopping opportunities - Fair
Shopping opportunities - Poor
Shopping opportunities - Don't know


COST OF LIVING IN BOZEMAN

Cost of living in Bozeman - Excellent
Cost of living in Bozeman - Good
Cost of living in Bozeman - Fair
Cost of living in Bozeman - Poor
Cost of living in Bozeman - Don't know


OVERALL IMAGE OR REPUTATION OF BOZEMAN

Overall image or reputation of Bozeman - Excellent
Overall image or reputation of Bozeman - Good
Overall image or reputation of Bozeman - Fair
Overall image or reputation of Bozeman - Poor
Overall image or reputation of Bozeman - Don't know


QUESTION 7



Please also rate each of the following in the Bozeman community.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know


TRAFFIC FLOW ON MAJOR STREETS

Traffic flow on major streets - Excellent
Traffic flow on major streets - Good
Traffic flow on major streets - Fair
Traffic flow on major streets - Poor
Traffic flow on major streets - Don't know


EASE OF PUBLIC PARKING

Ease of public parking - Excellent
Ease of public parking - Good
Ease of public parking - Fair
Ease of public parking - Poor
Ease of public parking - Don't know


EASE OF TRAVEL BY CAR IN BOZEMAN

Ease of travel by car in Bozeman - Excellent
Ease of travel by car in Bozeman - Good
Ease of travel by car in Bozeman - Fair
Ease of travel by car in Bozeman - Poor
Ease of travel by car in Bozeman - Don't know


EASE OF TRAVEL BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN BOZEMAN

Ease of travel by public transportation in Bozeman - Excellent
Ease of travel by public transportation in Bozeman - Good
Ease of travel by public transportation in Bozeman - Fair
Ease of travel by public transportation in Bozeman - Poor
Ease of travel by public transportation in Bozeman - Don't know


EASE OF TRAVEL BY BICYCLE IN BOZEMAN

Ease of travel by bicycle in Bozeman - Excellent
Ease of travel by bicycle in Bozeman - Good
Ease of travel by bicycle in Bozeman - Fair
Ease of travel by bicycle in Bozeman - Poor
Ease of travel by bicycle in Bozeman - Don't know


EASE OF WALKING IN BOZEMAN

Ease of walking in Bozeman - Excellent
Ease of walking in Bozeman - Good
Ease of walking in Bozeman - Fair
Ease of walking in Bozeman - Poor
Ease of walking in Bozeman - Don't know


WELL-PLANNED RESIDENTIAL GROWTH

Well-planned residential growth - Excellent
Well-planned residential growth - Good
Well-planned residential growth - Fair
Well-planned residential growth - Poor
Well-planned residential growth - Don't know


WELL-PLANNED COMMERCIAL GROWTH

Well-planned commercial growth - Excellent
Well-planned commercial growth - Good
Well-planned commercial growth - Fair
Well-planned commercial growth - Poor
Well-planned commercial growth - Don't know


WELL-DESIGNED NEIGHBORHOODS

Well-designed neighborhoods - Excellent
Well-designed neighborhoods - Good
Well-designed neighborhoods - Fair
Well-designed neighborhoods - Poor
Well-designed neighborhoods - Don't know


PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORICAL OR CULTURAL CHARACTER OF THE COMMUNITY

Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community -
Excellent
Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community - Good
Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community - Fair
Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community - Poor
Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community - Don't
know


PUBLIC PLACES WHERE PEOPLE WANT TO SPEND TIME

Public places where people want to spend time - Excellent
Public places where people want to spend time - Good
Public places where people want to spend time - Fair
Public places where people want to spend time - Poor
Public places where people want to spend time - Don't know


VARIETY OF HOUSING OPTIONS

Variety of housing options - Excellent
Variety of housing options - Good
Variety of housing options - Fair
Variety of housing options - Poor
Variety of housing options - Don't know


AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE QUALITY HOUSING

Availability of affordable quality housing - Excellent
Availability of affordable quality housing - Good
Availability of affordable quality housing - Fair
Availability of affordable quality housing - Poor
Availability of affordable quality housing - Don't know


OVERALL QUALITY OF NEW DEVELOPMENT IN BOZEMAN

Overall quality of new development in Bozeman - Excellent
Overall quality of new development in Bozeman - Good
Overall quality of new development in Bozeman - Fair
Overall quality of new development in Bozeman - Poor
Overall quality of new development in Bozeman - Don't know


OVERALL APPEARANCE OF BOZEMAN

Overall appearance of Bozeman - Excellent
Overall appearance of Bozeman - Good
Overall appearance of Bozeman - Fair
Overall appearance of Bozeman - Poor
Overall appearance of Bozeman - Don't know


CLEANLINESS OF BOZEMAN

Cleanliness of Bozeman - Excellent
Cleanliness of Bozeman - Good
Cleanliness of Bozeman - Fair
Cleanliness of Bozeman - Poor
Cleanliness of Bozeman - Don't know


WATER RESOURCES (BEACHES, LAKES, PONDS, RIVERWAYS, ETC.)

Water resources (beaches, lakes, ponds, riverways, etc.) - Excellent
Water resources (beaches, lakes, ponds, riverways, etc.) - Good
Water resources (beaches, lakes, ponds, riverways, etc.) - Fair
Water resources (beaches, lakes, ponds, riverways, etc.) - Poor
Water resources (beaches, lakes, ponds, riverways, etc.) - Don't know


AIR QUALITY

Air quality - Excellent
Air quality - Good
Air quality - Fair
Air quality - Poor
Air quality - Don't know


AVAILABILITY OF PATHS AND WALKING TRAILS

Availability of paths and walking trails - Excellent
Availability of paths and walking trails - Good
Availability of paths and walking trails - Fair
Availability of paths and walking trails - Poor
Availability of paths and walking trails - Don't know


FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES (INCLUDING EXERCISE CLASSES AND PATHS OR TRAILS, ETC.)

Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and paths or trails, etc.) -
Excellent
Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and paths or trails, etc.) -
Good
Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and paths or trails, etc.) -
Fair
Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and paths or trails, etc.) -
Poor
Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and paths or trails, etc.) -
Don't know


RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Recreational opportunities - Excellent
Recreational opportunities - Good
Recreational opportunities - Fair
Recreational opportunities - Poor
Recreational opportunities - Don't know


AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE QUALITY FOOD

Availability of affordable quality food - Excellent
Availability of affordable quality food - Good
Availability of affordable quality food - Fair
Availability of affordable quality food - Poor
Availability of affordable quality food - Don't know


AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE QUALITY HEALTH CARE

Availability of affordable quality health care - Excellent
Availability of affordable quality health care - Good
Availability of affordable quality health care - Fair
Availability of affordable quality health care - Poor
Availability of affordable quality health care - Don't know


AVAILABILITY OF PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES

Availability of preventive health services - Excellent
Availability of preventive health services - Good
Availability of preventive health services - Fair
Availability of preventive health services - Poor
Availability of preventive health services - Don't know


AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH CARE

Availability of affordable quality mental health care - Excellent
Availability of affordable quality mental health care - Good
Availability of affordable quality mental health care - Fair
Availability of affordable quality mental health care - Poor
Availability of affordable quality mental health care - Don't know


OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND CULTURAL/ARTS/MUSIC ACTIVITIES

Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities - Excellent
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities - Good
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities - Fair
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities - Poor
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities - Don't know


COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS

Community support for the arts - Excellent
Community support for the arts - Good
Community support for the arts - Fair
Community support for the arts - Poor
Community support for the arts - Don't know


AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE QUALITY CHILDCARE/PRESCHOOL

Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool - Excellent
Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool - Good
Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool - Fair
Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool - Poor
Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool - Don't know


K-12 EDUCATION

K-12 education - Excellent
K-12 education - Good
K-12 education - Fair
K-12 education - Poor
K-12 education - Don't know


ADULT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Adult educational opportunities - Excellent
Adult educational opportunities - Good
Adult educational opportunities - Fair
Adult educational opportunities - Poor
Adult educational opportunities - Don't know


SENSE OF CIVIC/COMMUNITY PRIDE

Sense of civic/community pride - Excellent
Sense of civic/community pride - Good
Sense of civic/community pride - Fair
Sense of civic/community pride - Poor
Sense of civic/community pride - Don't know


NEIGHBORLINESS OF RESIDENTS IN BOZEMAN

Neighborliness of residents in Bozeman - Excellent
Neighborliness of residents in Bozeman - Good
Neighborliness of residents in Bozeman - Fair
Neighborliness of residents in Bozeman - Poor
Neighborliness of residents in Bozeman - Don't know


OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Opportunities to participate in social events and activities - Excellent
Opportunities to participate in social events and activities - Good
Opportunities to participate in social events and activities - Fair
Opportunities to participate in social events and activities - Poor
Opportunities to participate in social events and activities - Don't know


OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND SPECIAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

Opportunities to attend special events and festivals - Excellent
Opportunities to attend special events and festivals - Good
Opportunities to attend special events and festivals - Fair
Opportunities to attend special events and festivals - Poor
Opportunities to attend special events and festivals - Don't know


OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER

Opportunities to volunteer - Excellent
Opportunities to volunteer - Good
Opportunities to volunteer - Fair
Opportunities to volunteer - Poor
Opportunities to volunteer - Don't know


OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY MATTERS

Opportunities to participate in community matters - Excellent
Opportunities to participate in community matters - Good
Opportunities to participate in community matters - Fair
Opportunities to participate in community matters - Poor
Opportunities to participate in community matters - Don't know


OPENNESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMMUNITY TOWARD PEOPLE OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS

Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds -
Excellent
Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds -
Good
Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds -
Fair
Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds -
Poor
Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds -
Don't know


QUESTION 8



Please indicate whether or not you have done each of the following in the last
12 months.
No
Yes


CONTACTED THE CITY OF BOZEMAN (IN-PERSON, PHONE, EMAIL, OR WEB) FOR HELP OR
INFORMATION

Contacted the City of Bozeman (in-person, phone, email, or web) for help or
information - No
Contacted the City of Bozeman (in-person, phone, email, or web) for help or
information - Yes


CONTACTED BOZEMAN ELECTED OFFICIALS (IN-PERSON, PHONE, EMAIL, OR WEB) TO EXPRESS
YOUR OPINION

Contacted Bozeman elected officials (in-person, phone, email, or web) to express
your opinion - No
Contacted Bozeman elected officials (in-person, phone, email, or web) to express
your opinion - Yes


ATTENDED A LOCAL PUBLIC MEETING (OF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS LIKE CITY COUNCIL OR
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, ADVISORY BOARDS, TOWN HALLS, HOA, NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH,
ETC.)

Attended a local public meeting (of local elected officials like City Council or
County Commissioners, advisory boards, town halls, HOA, neighborhood watch,
etc.) - No
Attended a local public meeting (of local elected officials like City Council or
County Commissioners, advisory boards, town halls, HOA, neighborhood watch,
etc.) - Yes


WATCHED (ONLINE OR ON TELEVISION) A LOCAL PUBLIC MEETING

Watched (online or on television) a local public meeting - No
Watched (online or on television) a local public meeting - Yes


VOLUNTEERED YOUR TIME TO SOME GROUP/ACTIVITY IN BOZEMAN

Volunteered your time to some group/activity in Bozeman - No
Volunteered your time to some group/activity in Bozeman - Yes


CAMPAIGNED OR ADVOCATED FOR A LOCAL ISSUE, CAUSE, OR CANDIDATE

Campaigned or advocated for a local issue, cause, or candidate - No
Campaigned or advocated for a local issue, cause, or candidate - Yes


VOTED IN YOUR MOST RECENT LOCAL ELECTION

Voted in your most recent local election - No
Voted in your most recent local election - Yes


USED BUS, RAIL, SUBWAY, OR OTHER PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INSTEAD OF DRIVING

Used bus, rail, subway, or other public transportation instead of driving - No
Used bus, rail, subway, or other public transportation instead of driving - Yes


CARPOOLED WITH OTHER ADULTS OR CHILDREN INSTEAD OF DRIVING ALONE

Carpooled with other adults or children instead of driving alone - No
Carpooled with other adults or children instead of driving alone - Yes


WALKED OR BIKED INSTEAD OF DRIVING

Walked or biked instead of driving - No
Walked or biked instead of driving - Yes


QUESTION 9



Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Bozeman.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know


PUBLIC INFORMATION SERVICES

Public information services - Excellent
Public information services - Good
Public information services - Fair
Public information services - Poor
Public information services - Don't know


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Economic development - Excellent
Economic development - Good
Economic development - Fair
Economic development - Poor
Economic development - Don't know


TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT

Traffic enforcement - Excellent
Traffic enforcement - Good
Traffic enforcement - Fair
Traffic enforcement - Poor
Traffic enforcement - Don't know


TRAFFIC SIGNAL TIMING

Traffic signal timing - Excellent
Traffic signal timing - Good
Traffic signal timing - Fair
Traffic signal timing - Poor
Traffic signal timing - Don't know


STREET REPAIR

Street repair - Excellent
Street repair - Good
Street repair - Fair
Street repair - Poor
Street repair - Don't know


STREET CLEANING

Street cleaning - Excellent
Street cleaning - Good
Street cleaning - Fair
Street cleaning - Poor
Street cleaning - Don't know


STREET LIGHTING

Street lighting - Excellent
Street lighting - Good
Street lighting - Fair
Street lighting - Poor
Street lighting - Don't know


SNOW REMOVAL

Snow removal - Excellent
Snow removal - Good
Snow removal - Fair
Snow removal - Poor
Snow removal - Don't know


SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE

Sidewalk maintenance - Excellent
Sidewalk maintenance - Good
Sidewalk maintenance - Fair
Sidewalk maintenance - Poor
Sidewalk maintenance - Don't know


BUS OR TRANSIT SERVICES

Bus or transit services - Excellent
Bus or transit services - Good
Bus or transit services - Fair
Bus or transit services - Poor
Bus or transit services - Don't know


LAND USE, PLANNING, AND ZONING

Land use, planning, and zoning - Excellent
Land use, planning, and zoning - Good
Land use, planning, and zoning - Fair
Land use, planning, and zoning - Poor
Land use, planning, and zoning - Don't know


CODE ENFORCEMENT (WEEDS, ABANDONED BUILDINGS, ETC.)

Code enforcement (weeds, abandoned buildings, etc.) - Excellent
Code enforcement (weeds, abandoned buildings, etc.) - Good
Code enforcement (weeds, abandoned buildings, etc.) - Fair
Code enforcement (weeds, abandoned buildings, etc.) - Poor
Code enforcement (weeds, abandoned buildings, etc.) - Don't know


AFFORDABLE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS

Affordable high-speed internet access - Excellent
Affordable high-speed internet access - Good
Affordable high-speed internet access - Fair
Affordable high-speed internet access - Poor
Affordable high-speed internet access - Don't know


GARBAGE COLLECTION

Garbage collection - Excellent
Garbage collection - Good
Garbage collection - Fair
Garbage collection - Poor
Garbage collection - Don't know


DRINKING WATER

Drinking water - Excellent
Drinking water - Good
Drinking water - Fair
Drinking water - Poor
Drinking water - Don't know


SEWER SERVICES

Sewer services - Excellent
Sewer services - Good
Sewer services - Fair
Sewer services - Poor
Sewer services - Don't know


STORM WATER MANAGEMENT (STORM DRAINAGE, DAMS, LEVEES, ETC.)

Storm water management (storm drainage, dams, levees, etc.) - Excellent
Storm water management (storm drainage, dams, levees, etc.) - Good
Storm water management (storm drainage, dams, levees, etc.) - Fair
Storm water management (storm drainage, dams, levees, etc.) - Poor
Storm water management (storm drainage, dams, levees, etc.) - Don't know


POWER (ELECTRIC AND/OR GAS) UTILITY

Power (electric and/or gas) utility - Excellent
Power (electric and/or gas) utility - Good
Power (electric and/or gas) utility - Fair
Power (electric and/or gas) utility - Poor
Power (electric and/or gas) utility - Don't know


UTILITY BILLING

Utility billing - Excellent
Utility billing - Good
Utility billing - Fair
Utility billing - Poor
Utility billing - Don't know


POLICE/SHERIFF SERVICES

Police/Sheriff services - Excellent
Police/Sheriff services - Good
Police/Sheriff services - Fair
Police/Sheriff services - Poor
Police/Sheriff services - Don't know


CRIME PREVENTION

Crime prevention - Excellent
Crime prevention - Good
Crime prevention - Fair
Crime prevention - Poor
Crime prevention - Don't know


ANIMAL CONTROL

Animal control - Excellent
Animal control - Good
Animal control - Fair
Animal control - Poor
Animal control - Don't know


AMBULANCE OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Ambulance or emergency medical services - Excellent
Ambulance or emergency medical services - Good
Ambulance or emergency medical services - Fair
Ambulance or emergency medical services - Poor
Ambulance or emergency medical services - Don't know


FIRE SERVICES

Fire services - Excellent
Fire services - Good
Fire services - Fair
Fire services - Poor
Fire services - Don't know


FIRE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION

Fire prevention and education - Excellent
Fire prevention and education - Good
Fire prevention and education - Fair
Fire prevention and education - Poor
Fire prevention and education - Don't know


EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (SERVICES THAT PREPARE THE COMMUNITY FOR NATURAL
DISASTERS OR OTHER EMERGENCY SITUATIONS)

Emergency preparedness (services that prepare the community for natural
disasters or other emergency situations) - Excellent
Emergency preparedness (services that prepare the community for natural
disasters or other emergency situations) - Good
Emergency preparedness (services that prepare the community for natural
disasters or other emergency situations) - Fair
Emergency preparedness (services that prepare the community for natural
disasters or other emergency situations) - Poor
Emergency preparedness (services that prepare the community for natural
disasters or other emergency situations) - Don't know


PRESERVATION OF NATURAL AREAS (OPEN SPACE, FARMLANDS, AND GREENBELTS)

Preservation of natural areas (open space, farmlands, and greenbelts) -
Excellent
Preservation of natural areas (open space, farmlands, and greenbelts) - Good
Preservation of natural areas (open space, farmlands, and greenbelts) - Fair
Preservation of natural areas (open space, farmlands, and greenbelts) - Poor
Preservation of natural areas (open space, farmlands, and greenbelts) - Don't
know


BOZEMAN OPEN SPACE

Bozeman open space - Excellent
Bozeman open space - Good
Bozeman open space - Fair
Bozeman open space - Poor
Bozeman open space - Don't know


RECYCLING

Recycling - Excellent
Recycling - Good
Recycling - Fair
Recycling - Poor
Recycling - Don't know


YARD WASTE PICK-UP

Yard waste pick-up - Excellent
Yard waste pick-up - Good
Yard waste pick-up - Fair
Yard waste pick-up - Poor
Yard waste pick-up - Don't know


CITY PARKS

City parks - Excellent
City parks - Good
City parks - Fair
City parks - Poor
City parks - Don't know


RECREATION PROGRAMS OR CLASSES

Recreation programs or classes - Excellent
Recreation programs or classes - Good
Recreation programs or classes - Fair
Recreation programs or classes - Poor
Recreation programs or classes - Don't know


RECREATION CENTERS OR FACILITIES

Recreation centers or facilities - Excellent
Recreation centers or facilities - Good
Recreation centers or facilities - Fair
Recreation centers or facilities - Poor
Recreation centers or facilities - Don't know


HEALTH SERVICES

Health services - Excellent
Health services - Good
Health services - Fair
Health services - Poor
Health services - Don't know


PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES

Public library services - Excellent
Public library services - Good
Public library services - Fair
Public library services - Poor
Public library services - Don't know


OVERALL CUSTOMER SERVICE BY BOZEMAN EMPLOYEES (POLICE, RECEPTIONISTS, PLANNERS,
ETC.)

Overall customer service by Bozeman employees (police, receptionists, planners,
etc.) - Excellent
Overall customer service by Bozeman employees (police, receptionists, planners,
etc.) - Good
Overall customer service by Bozeman employees (police, receptionists, planners,
etc.) - Fair
Overall customer service by Bozeman employees (police, receptionists, planners,
etc.) - Poor
Overall customer service by Bozeman employees (police, receptionists, planners,
etc.) - Don't know


QUESTION 10



Please rate the following categories of Bozeman government performance.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know


THE VALUE OF SERVICES FOR THE TAXES PAID TO BOZEMAN

The value of services for the taxes paid to Bozeman - Excellent
The value of services for the taxes paid to Bozeman - Good
The value of services for the taxes paid to Bozeman - Fair
The value of services for the taxes paid to Bozeman - Poor
The value of services for the taxes paid to Bozeman - Don't know


THE OVERALL DIRECTION THAT BOZEMAN IS TAKING

The overall direction that Bozeman is taking - Excellent
The overall direction that Bozeman is taking - Good
The overall direction that Bozeman is taking - Fair
The overall direction that Bozeman is taking - Poor
The overall direction that Bozeman is taking - Don't know


THE JOB BOZEMAN GOVERNMENT DOES AT WELCOMING RESIDENT INVOLVEMENT

The job Bozeman government does at welcoming resident involvement - Excellent
The job Bozeman government does at welcoming resident involvement - Good
The job Bozeman government does at welcoming resident involvement - Fair
The job Bozeman government does at welcoming resident involvement - Poor
The job Bozeman government does at welcoming resident involvement - Don't know


OVERALL CONFIDENCE IN BOZEMAN GOVERNMENT

Overall confidence in Bozeman government - Excellent
Overall confidence in Bozeman government - Good
Overall confidence in Bozeman government - Fair
Overall confidence in Bozeman government - Poor
Overall confidence in Bozeman government - Don't know


GENERALLY ACTING IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COMMUNITY

Generally acting in the best interest of the community - Excellent
Generally acting in the best interest of the community - Good
Generally acting in the best interest of the community - Fair
Generally acting in the best interest of the community - Poor
Generally acting in the best interest of the community - Don't know


BEING HONEST

Being honest - Excellent
Being honest - Good
Being honest - Fair
Being honest - Poor
Being honest - Don't know


BEING OPEN AND TRANSPARENT TO THE PUBLIC

Being open and transparent to the public - Excellent
Being open and transparent to the public - Good
Being open and transparent to the public - Fair
Being open and transparent to the public - Poor
Being open and transparent to the public - Don't know


INFORMING RESIDENTS ABOUT ISSUES FACING THE COMMUNITY

Informing residents about issues facing the community - Excellent
Informing residents about issues facing the community - Good
Informing residents about issues facing the community - Fair
Informing residents about issues facing the community - Poor
Informing residents about issues facing the community - Don't know


TREATING ALL RESIDENTS FAIRLY

Treating all residents fairly - Excellent
Treating all residents fairly - Good
Treating all residents fairly - Fair
Treating all residents fairly - Poor
Treating all residents fairly - Don't know


TREATING RESIDENTS WITH RESPECT

Treating residents with respect - Excellent
Treating residents with respect - Good
Treating residents with respect - Fair
Treating residents with respect - Poor
Treating residents with respect - Don't know


QUESTION 11



Overall, how would you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the
following?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know


THE CITY OF BOZEMAN

The City of Bozeman - Excellent
The City of Bozeman - Good
The City of Bozeman - Fair
The City of Bozeman - Poor
The City of Bozeman - Don't know


THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

The Federal Government - Excellent
The Federal Government - Good
The Federal Government - Fair
The Federal Government - Poor
The Federal Government - Don't know


QUESTION 12



Please rate how important, if at all, you think it is for the Bozeman community
to focus on each of the following in the coming two years.
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important


OVERALL ECONOMIC HEALTH OF BOZEMAN

Overall economic health of Bozeman - Essential
Overall economic health of Bozeman - Very important
Overall economic health of Bozeman - Somewhat important
Overall economic health of Bozeman - Not at all important


OVERALL QUALITY OF THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (AUTO, BICYCLE, FOOT, BUS) IN
BOZEMAN

Overall quality of the transportation system (auto, bicycle, foot, bus) in
Bozeman - Essential
Overall quality of the transportation system (auto, bicycle, foot, bus) in
Bozeman - Very important
Overall quality of the transportation system (auto, bicycle, foot, bus) in
Bozeman - Somewhat important
Overall quality of the transportation system (auto, bicycle, foot, bus) in
Bozeman - Not at all important


OVERALL DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF BOZEMAN'S RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL AREAS (E.G.,
HOMES, BUILDINGS, STREETS, PARKS, ETC.)

Overall design or layout of Bozeman's residential and commercial areas (e.g.,
homes, buildings, streets, parks, etc.) - Essential
Overall design or layout of Bozeman's residential and commercial areas (e.g.,
homes, buildings, streets, parks, etc.) - Very important
Overall design or layout of Bozeman's residential and commercial areas (e.g.,
homes, buildings, streets, parks, etc.) - Somewhat important
Overall design or layout of Bozeman's residential and commercial areas (e.g.,
homes, buildings, streets, parks, etc.) - Not at all important


OVERALL QUALITY OF THE UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN BOZEMAN (WATER, SEWER, STORM
WATER, ELECTRIC/GAS, BROADBAND)

Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Bozeman (water, sewer, storm
water, electric/gas, broadband) - Essential
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Bozeman (water, sewer, storm
water, electric/gas, broadband) - Very important
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Bozeman (water, sewer, storm
water, electric/gas, broadband) - Somewhat important
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Bozeman (water, sewer, storm
water, electric/gas, broadband) - Not at all important


OVERALL FEELING OF SAFETY IN BOZEMAN

Overall feeling of safety in Bozeman - Essential
Overall feeling of safety in Bozeman - Very important
Overall feeling of safety in Bozeman - Somewhat important
Overall feeling of safety in Bozeman - Not at all important


OVERALL QUALITY OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN BOZEMAN

Overall quality of natural environment in Bozeman - Essential
Overall quality of natural environment in Bozeman - Very important
Overall quality of natural environment in Bozeman - Somewhat important
Overall quality of natural environment in Bozeman - Not at all important


OVERALL QUALITY OF PARKS AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities - Essential
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities - Very important
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities - Somewhat important
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities - Not at all important


OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES IN BOZEMAN

Overall health and wellness opportunities in Bozeman - Essential
Overall health and wellness opportunities in Bozeman - Very important
Overall health and wellness opportunities in Bozeman - Somewhat important
Overall health and wellness opportunities in Bozeman - Not at all important


OVERALL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, CULTURE, AND THE ARTS

Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts - Essential
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts - Very important
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts - Somewhat important
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts - Not at all
important


RESIDENTS’ CONNECTION AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THEIR COMMUNITY

Residents’ connection and engagement with their community - Essential
Residents’ connection and engagement with their community - Very important
Residents’ connection and engagement with their community - Somewhat important
Residents’ connection and engagement with their community - Not at all important

Our last questions are about you and your household.

Again, all of your responses to this survey are confidential and no identifying
information will be shared.


QUESTION 13



In general, how many times do you:
Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Don't know


ACCESS THE INTERNET FROM YOUR HOME USING A COMPUTER, LAPTOP, OR TABLET COMPUTER

Access the internet from your home using a computer, laptop, or tablet computer
- Several times a day
Access the internet from your home using a computer, laptop, or tablet computer
- Once a day
Access the internet from your home using a computer, laptop, or tablet computer
- A few times a week
Access the internet from your home using a computer, laptop, or tablet computer
- Every few weeks
Access the internet from your home using a computer, laptop, or tablet computer
- Less often or never
Access the internet from your home using a computer, laptop, or tablet computer
- Don't know


ACCESS THE INTERNET FROM YOUR CELL PHONE

Access the internet from your cell phone - Several times a day
Access the internet from your cell phone - Once a day
Access the internet from your cell phone - A few times a week
Access the internet from your cell phone - Every few weeks
Access the internet from your cell phone - Less often or never
Access the internet from your cell phone - Don't know


VISIT SOCIAL MEDIA SITES SUCH AS FACEBOOK, TWITTER, NEXTDOOR, ETC.

Visit social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, etc. - Several
times a day
Visit social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, etc. - Once a day
Visit social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, etc. - A few times
a week
Visit social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, etc. - Every few
weeks
Visit social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, etc. - Less often
or never
Visit social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, etc. - Don't know


USE OR CHECK EMAIL

Use or check email - Several times a day
Use or check email - Once a day
Use or check email - A few times a week
Use or check email - Every few weeks
Use or check email - Less often or never
Use or check email - Don't know


SHARE YOUR OPINIONS ONLINE

Share your opinions online - Several times a day
Share your opinions online - Once a day
Share your opinions online - A few times a week
Share your opinions online - Every few weeks
Share your opinions online - Less often or never
Share your opinions online - Don't know


SHOP ONLINE

Shop online - Several times a day
Shop online - Once a day
Shop online - A few times a week
Shop online - Every few weeks
Shop online - Less often or never
Shop online - Don't know


QUESTION 14



Please rate your overall health.
Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor


QUESTION 15



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


QUESTION 16



How many years have you lived in Bozeman?
Less than 2 years
2-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
More than 20 years


QUESTION 17



Which best describes the building you live in?info
Single-family detached home
Townhouse or duplex (may share walls but no units above or below you)
Condominium or apartment (have units above or below you)
Mobile home
Other


QUESTION 18



Do you rent or own your home?info
Rent
Own


QUESTION 19



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)?info
Less than $300
$300 to $599
$600 to $999
$1,000 to $1,499
$1,500 to $2,499
$2,500 to $3,999
$4,000 to $6,999
$7,000 to $9,999
$10,000 or more


QUESTION 20



Do any children 17 or under live in your household?info
No
Yes


QUESTION 21



Are you or any other members of your household aged 65 or older?info
No
Yes


QUESTION 22



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.)info
Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $199,999
$200,000 to $299,999
$300,000 or more


QUESTION 23



Are you of Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or Spanish origin?info
No, not of Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or Spanish origin
Yes, I consider myself to be of Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or Spanish origin


QUESTION 24



What is your race? (Mark one or more races to indicate what race you consider
yourself to be.)info
Choose all that apply
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
A race not listed


QUESTION 25



In which category is your age?info
18-24 years
25-34 years
35-44 years
45-54 years
55-64 years
65-74 years
75 years or older


QUESTION 26



What is your gender?info
Woman
Man
Identify in another way


QUESTION 28



What is your sexual orientation?
Asexual
Bisexual
Gay
Heterosexual
Lesbian
Pansexual
Queer
Questioning
Other
Thank you!

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