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The National Citizen SurveyTM <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% 288 385 Similar <br />Overall image or reputation of Ramsey 51% 239 289 Lower <br />Ramsey as a place to live 82% 220 319 Similar <br />Your neighborhood as a place to live 84% 145 252 Similar <br />Ramsey as a place to raise children 83% 171 315 Similar <br />Ramsey as a place to retire 51% 255 299 Lower <br />Overall appearance of Ramsey 77% 148 296 Similar <br />Table 70: Community Characteristics by Facet <br />Overall feeling of safety in Ramsey <br />In your neighborhood during the day <br />In Ramsey's downtown/commercial area during the <br />Number of <br />Percent communities in Comparison to <br />positive Rank comparison benchmark <br />90% 71 156 Similar <br />94% 80 295 Similar <br />Safety day 94% 60 252 Similar <br />Overall ease of getting to the places you usually <br />have to visit 68% 56 67 Similar <br />Availability of paths and walking trails 75% 74 238 Similar <br />Ease of walking in Ramsey 70% 101 244 Similar <br />Ease of travel by bicycle in Ramsey 66% 67 251 Similar <br />Ease of travel by car in Ramsey 64% 137 247 Similar <br />Mobility Traffic flow on major streets 55% 131 289 Similar <br />Natural Quality of overall natural environment in Ramsey 84% 74 231 Similar <br />Environment Cleanliness of Ramsey 82% 91 228 Similar <br />Overall "built environment" of Ramsey (including <br />overall design, buildings, parks and transportation <br />systems) 56% 40 63 Similar <br />Overall quality of new development in Ramsey 48% 194 236 Similar <br />Availability of affordable quality housing 69% 13 256 Higher <br />Built Variety of housing options 75% 31 222 Higher <br />Environment Public places where people want to spend time 50% 44 61 Similar <br />Overall economic health of Ramsey 50% 42 67 Similar <br />Vibrant downtown/commercial area 21% 53 60 Lower <br />Overall quality of business and service <br />establishments in Ramsey 49% 194 218 Lower <br />Cost of living in Ramsey 49% 24 65 Similar <br />Shopping opportunities 23% 229 243 Much lower <br />Employment opportunities 27% 163 259 Similar <br />Ramsey as a place to visit 35% 66 75 Lower <br />Economy Ramsey as a place to work 42% 248 290 Lower <br />Health and wellness opportunities in Ramsey 66% 43 63 Similar <br />Recreational opportunities 53% 185 255 Similar <br />Recreation and Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and <br />Wellness paths or trails, etc.) 60% 45 63 Similar <br />Overall opportunities for education and enrichment 54% 49 63 Lower <br />Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities 41% 191 249 Similar <br />Adult educational opportunities 54% 41 59 Similar <br />Education and K-12 education 75% 113 215 Similar <br />Enrichment Availability of affordable quality child care/preschool 69% 44 216 Similar <br />Community Opportunities to participate in community matters 52% 174 222 Similar <br />Engagement Opportunities to volunteer 55% 207 221 Lower <br />18 <br />