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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 80% 292 413 Similar <br /> Overall image or reputation of Ramsey 56% 246 313 Lower <br /> Ramsey as a place to live 87% 240 357 Similar <br /> Your neighborhood as a place to live 87% 135 279 Similar <br /> Ramsey as a place to raise children 87% 180 349 Similar <br /> Ramsey as a place to retire 48% 285 _ 331 Lower <br /> Overall appearance of Ramsey 73% 195 326 Similar <br /> Table 70: Community Characteristics by Facet <br /> Number of <br /> Percent communities in Comparison to <br /> positive Rank comparison benchmark <br /> Overall feeling of safety in Ramsey 90% 113 248 Similar <br /> In your neighborhood during the day 98% 62 320 Similar <br /> In Ramsey's downtown/commercial area during the <br /> Safety day 96% 58 272 Similar <br /> Overall ease of getting to the places you usually <br /> have to visit 69% 117 165 Similar <br /> Availability of paths and walking trails 68% 120 281 Similar <br /> Ease of walking in Ramsey 66% 120 263 Similar <br /> Ease of travel by bicycle in Ramsey 60% 84 267 Similar <br /> Ease of travel by car in Ramsey 67% 131 271 Similar <br /> Mobility Traffic flow on major streets 56% 130 316 Similar <br /> Natural Quality of overall natural environment in Ramsey 81% 122 250 Similar <br /> Environment Cleanliness of Ramsey 80% 118 245 Similar <br /> Overall"built environment"of Ramsey(including <br /> overall design,buildings,parks and transportation <br /> systems) 56% 103 158 Similar <br /> Overall quality of new development in Ramsey 47% 198 258 Similar <br /> Availability of affordable quality housing 67% 28 272 Higher <br /> Built Variety of housing options 73% 52 250 Similar <br /> Environment Public places where people want to spend time 56% 111 152 Similar <br /> Overall economic health of Ramsey 51% 108 163 Similar <br /> Vibrant downtown/commercial area 20% 131 146 Lower <br /> Overall quality of business and service <br /> establishments in Ramsey 43% 218 243 Lower <br /> Cost of living in Ramsey 49% 69 159 Similar <br /> Shopping opportunities 20% 253 267 Much lower <br /> Employment opportunities 24% 179 282 Similar <br /> Ramsey as a place to visit 35% 150 171 Lower <br /> Economy Ramsey as a place to work 49% 242 323 Similar <br /> Health and wellness opportunities in Ramsey 63% 116 160 Similar <br /> Recreational opportunities 50% 217 274 Similar <br /> Recreation and Fitness opportunities(including exercise classes and <br /> Wellness paths or trails,etc.) 55% 126 153 Similar <br /> Overall opportunities for education and enrichment 52% 122 158 Similar <br /> Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities 37% 219 267 Lower <br /> Adult educational opportunities 46% 115 144 Similar <br /> Education and K-12 education 72% 141 237 Similar <br /> Enrichment Availability of affordable quality child care/preschool 56% 96 229 Similar <br /> Community Opportunities to participate in community matters 47% 207 244 Similar <br /> Engagement Opportunities to volunteer 46% 229 237 Lower <br /> 18 <br />