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The National Citizen Survey"' <br />National Benchmark Comparisons <br />Table 71: Community Characteristics General <br />" Percent positive Rank Number of communities in comparison Comparison to benchmark <br />The overall quality of life in Ramsey 81% 297 476 Similar <br />Overall image or reputation of Ramsey 60% 263 363 Similar <br />Ramsey as a place to live 85% 259 408 Similar <br />Your neighborhood as a place to live 82% 169 324 Similar <br />Ramsey as a place to raise children 87% 204 397 Similar <br />Ramsey as a place to retire 55% 279 371 Similar <br />Overall appearance of Ramsey 68% 229 372 Similar <br />Table 72: 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 areas during <br />the day <br />Overall ease of getting to the places you usually <br />have to visit <br />Number of <br />Percent communities in <br />positive Rank comparison <br />90% 153 347 Similar <br />97% 98 369 Similar <br />Comparison to <br />benchmark <br />96% 72 323 Similar <br />69% 177 250 Similar <br />Availability of paths and walking trails 69% 141 324 Similar <br />Ease of walking in Ramsey 67% 147 312 Similar <br />Ease of travel by bicycle in Ramsey 62% 101 314 Similar <br />Ease of travel by car in Ramsey 69% 136 313 Similar <br />Mobility Traffic flow on major streets 59% 114 357 Similar <br />Natural Quality of overall natural environment in Ramsey 84% 142 285 Similar <br />Environment Cleanliness of Ramsey 74% 174 292 Similar <br />Overall "built environment" of Ramsey (including <br />overall design, buildings, parks and transportation <br />systems) 58% 156 239 Similar <br />Overall quality of new development in Ramsey 42% 243 297 Similar <br />Availability of affordable quality housing 64% 43 310 Higher <br />Built Variety of housing options 68% 64 288 Similar <br />Environment Public places where people want to spend time 51% 194 232 Lower <br />Overall economic health of Ramsey 54% 169 245 Similar <br />Vibrant downtown/commercial area 20% 205 223 Much lower <br />Overall quality of business and service <br />establishments in Ramsey 46% 250 279 Lower <br />Cost of living in Ramsey 50% 62 242 Similar <br />Shopping opportunities 20% 288 303 Much lower <br />Employment opportunities 31% 210 319 Similar <br />Ramsey as a place to visit 39% 231 261 Lower <br />Economy Ramsey as a place to work 50% 288 374 Similar <br />Health and wellness opportunities in Ramsey 59% 187 240 Similar <br />Recreational opportunities 50% 257 308 Lower <br />Recreation and Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and <br />Wellness paths or trails, etc.) 64% 178 230 Similar <br />Overall opportunities for education and enrichment 53% 194 242 Lower <br />Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities 44% 237 306 Similar <br />Adult educational opportunities 52% 160 219 Similar <br />Education and K-12 education 71% 174 279 Similar <br />Enrichment Availability of affordable quality child care/preschool 61% 86 259 Similar <br />Community Opportunities to participate in community matters 51% 231 280 Similar <br />Engagement Opportunities to volunteer 49% 263 272 Lower <br />20 <br />