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The National Citizen SurveyT" <br />National Benchmark Comparisons <br />Table 69: Community Characteristics General <br />Percent positive Rank Number of communities in comparison Comparison to benchmark <br />The overall quality of life in Ramsey 72% 288 <br />385 <br />Similar <br />Overall image or reputation of Ramsey 51% 239 <br />289 <br />Lower <br />Ramsey as a place to live 82% 220 <br />319 <br />Similar <br />Your neighborhood as a place to live 84% 145 <br />252 <br />Similar <br />Ramsey as a place to raise children 83% 171 <br />315 <br />Similar <br />Ramsey as a place to retire 51% 255 <br />299 <br />Lower <br />Overall appearance of Ramsey 77% 148 <br />296 <br />Similar <br />Table 70: Community Characteristics by Facet <br />Number of <br />Percent <br />communities in <br />Comparison to <br />positive <br />Rank <br />comparison <br />benchmark <br />Overall feeling of safety in Ramsey <br />90% <br />71 <br />156 <br />Similar <br />In your neighborhood during the day <br />94% <br />80 <br />295 <br />Similar <br />In Ramsey's downtown /commercial area during the <br />Safety day <br />94% <br />60 <br />252 <br />Similar <br />Overall ease of getting to the places you usually <br />have to visit <br />68% <br />56 <br />67 <br />Similar <br />Availability of paths and walking trails <br />75% <br />74 <br />238 <br />Similar <br />Ease of walking in Ramsey <br />70% <br />101 <br />244 <br />Similar <br />Ease of travel by bicycle in Ramsey <br />66% <br />67 <br />251 <br />Similar <br />Ease of travel by car in Ramsey <br />64% <br />137 <br />247 <br />Similar <br />Mobility Traffic flow on major streets <br />55% <br />131 <br />289 <br />Similar <br />Natural Quality of overall natural environment in Ramsey <br />84% <br />74 <br />231 <br />Similar <br />Environment Cleanliness of Ramsey <br />82% <br />91 <br />228 <br />Similar <br />Overall "built environment" of Ramsey (including <br />overall design, buildings, parks and transportation <br />systems) <br />56% <br />40 <br />63 <br />Similar <br />Overall quality of new development in Ramsey <br />48% <br />194 <br />236 <br />Similar <br />Availability of affordable quality housing <br />69% <br />13 <br />256 <br />Higher <br />Built Variety of housing options <br />75% <br />31 <br />222 <br />Higher <br />Environment Public places where people want to spend time <br />50% <br />44 <br />61 <br />Similar <br />Overall economic health of Ramsey <br />50% <br />42 <br />67 <br />Similar <br />Vibrant downtown /commercial area <br />21% <br />53 <br />60 <br />Lower <br />Overall quality of business and service <br />establishments in Ramsey <br />49% <br />194 <br />218 <br />Lower <br />Cost of living in Ramsey <br />49% <br />24 <br />65 <br />Similar <br />Shopping opportunities <br />23% <br />229 <br />243 <br />Much lower <br />Employment opportunities <br />27% <br />163 <br />259 <br />Similar <br />Ramsey as a place to visit <br />35% <br />66 <br />75 <br />Lower <br />Economy Ramsey as a place to work <br />42% <br />248 <br />290 <br />Lower <br />Health and wellness opportunities in Ramsey <br />66% <br />43 <br />63 <br />Similar <br />Recreational opportunities <br />53% <br />185 <br />255 <br />Similar <br />Recreation and Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and <br />Wellness paths or trails, etc.) <br />60% <br />45 <br />63 <br />Similar <br />Overall opportunities for education and enrichment <br />54% <br />49 <br />63 <br />Lower <br />Opportunities to attend cultural /arts /music activities <br />41% <br />191 <br />249 <br />Similar <br />Adult educational opportunities <br />54% <br />41 <br />59 <br />Similar <br />Education and K -12 education <br />75% <br />113 <br />215 <br />Similar <br />Enrichment Availability of affordable quality child care /preschool <br />69% <br />44 <br />216 <br />Similar <br />Community Opportunities to participate in community matters <br />52% <br />174 <br />222 <br />Similar <br />Engagement Opportunities to volunteer <br />55% <br />207 <br />221 <br />Lower <br />W <br />