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37.66% 87

18.61% 43

18.18% 42

3.90% 9

9.09% 21

1.30% 3

7.79% 18

3.46% 8

Q1 What is your role in the community? (please select the best choicewhen completing this survey)

Answered: 231 Skipped: 60

TOTAL 231

CommunityAction...

Faith BasedOrganization...

Private SectorRepresentati...

CommunityOrganization...

EducationalInstitution...

Board Memberof Community...

Staff orVolunteer of...

LocalPolitician/G...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Community Action Participant

Faith Based Organization Representative (Church/Faith based groups, clubs, councils, associations, etc.)

Private Sector Representative/Community Member (for profit, small business, private citizen, etc.)

Community Organization/Partner (local service provider and non-profits)

Educational Institution Faculty/Staff (local adult eds, schools, college and universities)

Board Member of Community Action Agency

Staff or Volunteer of Community Action Agency

Local Politician/Government/Public Sector Representative (non-profit, government regulated, funding sources, etc.)

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20.53% 54

13.69% 36

9.13% 24

12.17% 32

11.41% 30

6.08% 16

6.46% 17

3.42% 9

5.32% 14

2.28% 6

Q2 Level of Annual Household IncomeAnswered: 263 Skipped: 28

Under $10,000

$10,001 - $15,000

$15,001 -$20,000

$20,001 -$30,000

$30,001 -$40,000

$40,001 -$50,000

$50,001 -$60,000

$60,001 -$70,000

$70,001 -$80,000

$80,001 -$90,000

Over $90,001

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Under $10,000

$10,001 - $ 15,000

$15,001 - $20,000

$20,001 - $30,000

$30,001 - $40,000

$40,001 - $50,000

$50,001 - $60,000

$60,001 - $70,000

$70,001 - $80,000

$80,001 - $90,000

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9.51% 25

TOTAL 263

Over $90,001

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32.94% 83

Q3 Other Income Source:Answered: 252 Skipped: 39

Wages

VeteranBenefits

Child Support

MinnesotaFamily...

UnemploymentBenefits

Pension orRetirement

Worker'sCompensation

SupplementalSecurity Inc...

SocialSecurity...

Social Security

Alimony orother Spousa...

Tribal Payments

TemporaryAssistance f...

Earned IncomeTax Credit...

Not Applicable

Other (pleasespecify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Wages

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5.95% 15

3.57% 9

5.95% 15

2.38% 6

18.65% 47

0.00% 0

5.56% 14

7.14% 18

40.87% 103

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.79% 2

9.52% 24

3.97% 10

Total Respondents: 252

Veteran Benefits

Child Support

Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) or Cash Assistance

Unemployment Benefits

Pension or Retirement

Worker's Compensation

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Social Security Disability Income(SSDI)

Social Security

Alimony or other Spousal Support

Tribal Payments

Temporary Assistance for Need Families (TANF)

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

Not Applicable

Other (please specify)

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1.29% 2

3.23% 5

7.74% 12

4.52% 7

0.65% 1

10.97% 17

33.55% 52

0.65% 1

14.84% 23

44.52% 69

Q4 Non-Cash Benefits:Answered: 155 Skipped: 136

AffordableCare Act...

Housing ChoiceVouchers

Public Housing

Housing andUrban...

ChildcareVoucher

Low IncomeHome Energy...

SupplementalNutrition...

PermanentSupportive...

Women, Infantsand Children...

Not Applicable


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Affordable Care Act Subsidy

Housing Choice Vouchers

Public Housing

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Veterans Affair Supportive Housing (VASH)

Childcare Voucher

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Energy Assistance Grant

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Permanent Supportive Housing

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Not Applicable

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1.29% 2



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25.09% 71

26.15% 74

16.61% 47

17.31% 49

14.84% 42

Q5 Which county do you live in?Answered: 283 Skipped: 8

TOTAL 283

Big Stone

Chippewa

Lac qui Parle

Swift

Yellow Medicine

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Big Stone

Chippewa

Lac qui Parle

Swift

Yellow Medicine

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19.44% 56

80.56% 232

0.00% 0

Q6 What is your gender?Answered: 288 Skipped: 3

TOTAL 288

Male

Female


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Male

Female


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0.35% 1

2.43% 7

17.36% 50

11.11% 32

10.42% 30

10.76% 31

47.57% 137

Q7 What is your age?Answered: 288 Skipped: 3

TOTAL 288

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 and over

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 and over

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34.04% 96

31.21% 88

7.80% 22

13.48% 38

8.51% 24

4.96% 14

Q8 What is your household size?Answered: 282 Skipped: 9

TOTAL 282

One

Two

Three

Four

Five


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


One

Two

Three

Four

Five


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2.13% 6

0.71% 2

0.35% 1

0.00% 0

0.71% 2

91.49% 258

1.42% 4

3.19% 9

Q9 What is your race?Answered: 282 Skipped: 9

TOTAL 282

AmericanIndian or...

Asian

Black orAfrican...

Asian or AsianAmerican

NativeHawaiian or...

White/Caucasian

Multi-race(two or more...


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Asian or Asian American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Micronesian)

White/Caucasian

Multi-race (two or more of the previous)


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7.17% 17

92.83% 220

Q10 What is your ethnicity?Answered: 237 Skipped: 54

TOTAL 237

Hispanic,Latino or...

Not Hispanic,Latino or...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Hispanic, Latino or Spanish Origins

Not Hispanic, Latino or Spanish Origins

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2.83% 8

8.83% 25

28.98% 82

27.21% 77

22.97% 65

9.19% 26

Q11 What is your education level?Answered: 283 Skipped: 8

TOTAL 283

Grades 0-8

Grades9-12/Non-Gra...

High SchoolGraduate/Equ...

12th Grade +Some...

2 or 4 yearsCollege...

Graduate ofOther...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Grades 0-8

Grades 9-12/Non-Graduate

High School Graduate/Equivalency Diploma

12th Grade + Some Post-Secondary

2 or 4 years College Graduate

Graduate of Other Post-Secondary School

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8.85% 23

0.00% 0

91.15% 237

Q12 What is your Military Status?Answered: 260 Skipped: 31

TOTAL 260

Veteran

Active Military

N/A

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Veteran

Active Military

N/A

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75.54% 210

24.46% 68

Q13 Do you have access to the internet?Answered: 278 Skipped: 13

TOTAL 278

Yes

No (If youanswered No,...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No (If you answered No, skip the next question and go to question #15)

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78.74% 163

3.38% 7

4.35% 9

2.90% 6

1.45% 3

9.18% 19

Q14 Answer this question only if you answered Yes to question #13. Where do you usually use the internet?


TOTAL 207

Home

Library

Family's Home

Work

Friends Home


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Home

Library

Family's Home

Work

Friends Home


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61.05% 174

3.51% 10

0.35% 1

29.82% 85

0.00% 0

10.88% 31

Q15 What is your current living situation?Answered: 285 Skipped: 6


Own home

Staying withfamily/friends

Homeless

Rent Home

Staying at aShelter


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Own home

Staying with family/friends

Homeless

Rent Home

Staying at a Shelter


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95.67% 265

4.33% 12

Q16 Do you have Health Insurance?Answered: 277 Skipped: 14

TOTAL 277

Yes

No (If youanswered No,...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No (If you answered No, skip the next question and go to question #18)

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9.33% 25

1.87% 5

24.25% 65

48.13% 129

22.76% 61

9.33% 25

Q17 Answer this question only if you answered Yes to question#16. What type of Health Insurance? (Check all that apply)



Medicaid

MilitaryHealth Care

Employer based

Medicare

MedicalAssistance o...

DirectPurchase -...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Medicaid

Military Health Care

Employer based

Medicare

Medical Assistance or MN Care

Direct Purchase - Qualified Health Plan (QHP)

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32.27% 91

9.57% 27

46.81% 132

3.90% 11

6.03% 17

1.42% 4

Q18 Work StatusAnswered: 282 Skipped: 9

TOTAL 282

EmployedFull-Time

EmployedPart-Time

Retired

Unemployedshort term L...

Unemployedlong term Mo...

MigrantSeasonal Far...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Employed Full-Time

Employed Part-Time

Retired

Unemployed short term Less than 6 months

Unemployed long term More than 6 months

Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker

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36.71% 105

9.09% 26

27.27% 78

1.75% 5

21.33% 61

1.05% 3

0.35% 1

2.45% 7

Q19 Household TypeAnswered: 286 Skipped: 5

TOTAL 286

Single Person

Single ParentFemale

Two ParentHousehold

Multigenerational...

2 Adults nochildren

Single ParentMale

Non-relatedAdults with...


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Single Person

Single Parent Female

Two Parent Household

Multi generational Household

2 Adults no children

Single Parent Male

Non-related Adults with children


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55.08% 130

37.71% 89

27.97% 66

27.97% 66

22.88% 54

37.29% 88

32.20% 76

30.93% 73

3.81% 9

Q20 EDUCATION- Mark the three most important needs.Answered: 236 Skipped: 55


More parentsinvolved in...

Preschoolactivities f...

Moreassessable...

Morecertificate/...

Affordabletransportati...

Affordablehigh quality...

Increasing thecommunity's...

More Educationand resource...


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


More parents involved in students' education

Preschool activities for child(ren) to develop school readiness skills

More assessable counseling to prepare students for tech or college

More certificate/degree programs offered locally

Affordable transportation options to and from school

Affordable high quality childcare options for parent who would like to further their education

Increasing the community's knowledge of available education resources

More Education and resources for older adults


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74.17% 178

41.25% 99

24.58% 59

58.33% 140

15.83% 38

25.83% 62

37.92% 91

5.00% 12

Q21 EMPLOYMENT- Mark the three most important needs.Answered: 240 Skipped: 51


More jobs withbetter pay a...

More trainingfor jobs...

Affordabletransportati...

Affordablechildcare...

Earlyreinforcemen...


Improve theworkforce...


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


More jobs with better pay and benefits

More training for jobs available in the area

Affordable transportation to and from job

Affordable childcare during work hours

Early reinforcement of the values of entering the workforce

Increasing the community's knowledge of available employment resources

Improve the workforce readiness skills of people who are able to work


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29.11% 69

18.99% 45

17.72% 42

35.86% 85

33.76% 80

42.62% 101

25.32% 60

13.50% 32

Q22 TRANSPORTATION- Mark the three most important needs.Answered: 237 Skipped: 54

Better accessto public...

Assistance toand from...

Moreassistance w...

Affordabletransportation

Increaseservice hours

Increaseservice day ...

Education onhow to use t...

Automated orsmart card f...

Automatedscheduling...

Highly traineddrivers and...

Transportationfor medical...


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Better access to public transportation

Assistance to and from appointments

More assistance with available transportation services

Affordable transportation

Increase service hours

Increase service day to include weekend service

Education on how to use the available service

Automated or smart card fare collection

25 / 39


15.19% 36

15.19% 36

30.38% 72

4.22% 10


Automated scheduling ability like phone apps

Highly trained drivers and staff for emergencies

Transportation for medical appointments


26 / 39


73.25% 178

36.63% 89

13.17% 32

54.32% 132

27.16% 66

32.51% 79

19.75% 48

19.34% 47

3.29% 8

Q23 HEALTH and WELLNESS- Mark the three most important needs.Answered: 243 Skipped: 48


Access toaffordable...

More communityfocus on...

Provide moreeducation on...

More paymentassistance...

More visionassistance...


More emphasison early...

Moreassistance a...


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Access to affordable healthcare

More community focus on preventative healthcare

Provide more education on maintaining personal hygiene

More payment assistance programs for adult dental and/or hearing services

More vision assistance programs for adults

Increasing the community's knowledge of available health resources

More emphasis on early childhood nutrition education

More assistance and resources for victims of domestic violence


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52.26% 127

26.75% 65

46.91% 114

32.51% 79

12.76% 31

25.93% 63

17.28% 42

27.57% 67

33.74% 82

2.06% 5

Q24 FOOD and NUTRITION- Mark the three most important needs.Answered: 243 Skipped: 48


More educationon healthy...

Morenutritional...

More knowledgeof available...

Local grocerystore or foo...

Mealsdelivered to...

SNAP- FoodSupport Program

NAPS-Commodity Bo...

CommunityGarden

Farmers Markets


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


More education on healthy eating habits

More nutritional counseling

More knowledge of available food resources in my community

Local grocery store or food access

Meals delivered to my door

SNAP- Food Support Program

NAPS- Commodity Box for Seniors

Community Garden

Farmers Markets


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50.88% 115

34.07% 77

65.04% 147

43.36% 98

25.22% 57

37.17% 84

3.98% 9

Q25 HOUSING- Mark the three most important needs.Rental:Answered: 226 Skipped: 65


More monthlyrental payme...

Increasedavailability...

More incomebased rental...

Income basedrental housi...

More tenants'rights...

Communitysupport for...


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


More monthly rental payment assistance programs

Increased availability of security/utility deposit programs

More income based rental housing for disabled and seniors

Income based rental housing for large family

More tenants' rights education for renters

Community support for homeless families


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30.73% 67

16.51% 36

57.80% 126

55.50% 121

60.55% 132

31.65% 69

25.23% 55

1.83% 4

Q26 HOUSING-Mark the three most important needs.Homeownershipand Maintenance:



More homebuyer educat...

Counselingresources to...

Programs tomake home...

Programs toprovide...

More programsto provide f...

Programs toprovide util...

Programs toprovide...


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


More home buyer education resources

Counseling resources to prevent foreclosure

Programs to make home ownership and home rehab affordable

Programs to provide services that reduce energy cost

More programs to provide free or low-cost minor home repair or maintenance

Programs to provide utility payment assistance

Programs to provide emergency heating repairs


30 / 39


45.91% 101

37.73% 83

29.55% 65

23.18% 51

52.73% 116

30.91% 68

47.27% 104

3.64% 8

Q27 INCOME and ASSET BUILDING- Mark the three most importantneeds.



Anonymous andconfidential...

More educationon how to bu...

Information onhow to acces...

Anonymous andconfidential...

More access tolow interest...

Information onhow to acces...



0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Anonymous and confidential budget counseling

More education on how to build assets

Information on how to access free credit counseling

Anonymous and confidential savings counseling

More access to low interest loans

Information on how to access financial resources

Increasing the community's knowledge of available mainstream financial resources


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22.78% 54

30.38% 72

22.78% 54

35.02% 83

35.02% 83

14.77% 35

Q28 SUPPORT SERVICES- Mark the three most important needs. Answered: 237 Skipped: 54

Child Support

Legal Services

Youth Services

Meal Programs

Life SkillsPrograms and...

SubstanceAbuse Resources

EmotionalAbuse Services

Sexual AbuseServices

Physical AbuseServices

Aging andAdult Services

TransportationServices

Mental HealthServices


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Child Support

Legal Services

Youth Services

Meal Programs

Life Skills Programs and Services

Substance Abuse Resources

32 / 39


7.59% 18

11.81% 28

5.91% 14

41.77% 99

23.21% 55

37.13% 88

1.27% 3


Emotional Abuse Services

Sexual Abuse Services

Physical Abuse Services

Aging and Adult Services

Transportation Services

Mental Health Services


33 / 39


72.82% 150

35.92% 74

78.16% 161

75.73% 156

3.40% 7

Q29 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT- Mark the three most important needs.Answered: 206 Skipped: 85



Morecitizenship...

More educationon how to jo...

More knowledgeon civic...


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Increasing the community's skills and knowledge for leadership development

More citizenship classes

More education on how to join neighborhood associations, community boards, advisory groups or similar organizations

More knowledge on civic activities


34 / 39


62.13% 146

45.53% 107

16.17% 38

42.13% 99

38.72% 91

33.62% 79

20.43% 48

4.68% 11

23.40% 55

Q30 OVERALL NEEDED- Mark the three most important needs. Answered: 235 Skipped: 56


Employment

Education

Income andAsset Building

Housing

Health andWellness

Food andNutrition

Transportation

CivicEngagement

SupportServices...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Employment

Education

Income and Asset Building

Housing

Health and Wellness

Food and Nutrition

Transportation

Civic Engagement

Support Services (supporting multiple domains)

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83.47% 207

16.13% 40

Q31 Are you a registered voter?Answered: 248 Skipped: 43

TOTAL 248

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

36 / 39


Q32 Please mark all items below that you would like to receive or wouldlike further information on:


VoterRegistration...

Newsletter

EnergyAssistance

Prairie FiveMeals

Aging andAdult Services

Housing

Prairie FiveRIDES

Weatherization

HomelessPrevention

EmergencyShelter

TransitionalHousing

Early HeadStart/Home...

Head Start(3-5 year olds)

Child CareAware

Parent Aware

Early LearningScholarships

Food Shelf

SNAP- FoodSupport

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20.65% 19

52.17% 48

35.87% 33

19.57% 18

18.48% 17

19.57% 18

16.30% 15

21.74% 20

6.52% 6

6.52% 6

4.35% 4

4.35% 4

4.35% 4

10.87% 10

10.87% 10

1.09% 1

13.04% 12

5.43% 5

10.87% 10

4.35% 4

9.78% 9

11.96% 11


Loan Closetequipment...

MN Sureapplication...

OutreachOffices/Clot...

Tax Clinic

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Voter Registration Card

Newsletter

Energy Assistance

Prairie Five Meals

Aging and Adult Services

Housing

Prairie Five RIDES

Weatherization

Homeless Prevention

Emergency Shelter

Transitional Housing

Early Head Start/Home Visiting (Prenatal-3 year olds)

Head Start (3-5 year olds)

Child Care Aware

Parent Aware

Early Learning Scholarships

Food Shelf

SNAP- Food Support

Loan Closet equipment rental

MN Sure application assistance

Outreach Offices/Clothing Rooms

Tax Clinic

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100.00% 112

0.00% 0

99.11% 111

3.57% 4

99.11% 111

99.11% 111

97.32% 109

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

Q33 Please enter your name and address below to have information onitems listed in question #32 mailed to you and/or to enter for a chance to

win one of two $50 Visa gift cards.Answered: 112 Skipped: 179


Name

Company

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

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