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The National Citizen SurveyTM <br />National Benchmark Comparisons <br />Table 69: Community Characteristics General <br />_I 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 />Safety <br />Overall feeling of safety in Ramsey <br />In your neighborhood during the day <br />In Ramsey's downtown/commercial area during the <br />day <br />Overall ease of getting to the places you usually <br />have to visit <br />Availability of paths and walking trails <br />Ease of walking in Ramsey <br />Ease of travel by bicycle in Ramsey <br />Number of <br />Percent communities in Comparison to <br />positive Rank comparison benchmark <br />90% 113 248 Similar <br />98% 62 320 Similar <br />96% 58 272 Similar <br />Ease of travel by car in Ramsey 67% <br />Mobility Traffic flow on major streets 56% <br />Natural Quality of overall natural environment in Ramsey 81% <br />Environment Cleanliness of Ramsey 80% <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 />69% 117 165 Similar <br />68% 120 281 Similar <br />66% 120 263 Similar <br />60% 84 267 Similar <br />131 271 Similar <br />130 316 Similar <br />122 250 Similar <br />118 245 Similar <br />Overall quality of business and service <br />establishments in Ramsey 43% <br />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 />