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CAP 17 RESULTS BY INCOME

1. Which of the following areas do you live in or live closest to?

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Aptos 4.7% 5.7% 10.0%

13 8 25

Capitola 6.7% 4.0% 4.2%

18 5 10

City of Santa Cruz 26.1% 32.9% 37.2%

72 45 92

City of Watsonville 31.6% 17.9% 10.4%

87 25 26

Corralitos 3.2% 4.2% 3.6%

9 6 9

Davenport/Bonny Doon 0.6% 0.0% 0.0%

2 0 0

Freedom 4.9% 3.2% 0.6%

13 4 2

La Selva 1.8% 1.1% 1.8%

5 2 4

Live Oak 4.4% 8.1% 3.6%

12 11 9

Pajaro 0.8% 0.9% 0.4%

2 1 1

San Lorenzo Valley 9.5% 13.8% 16.5%

26 19 41

Scotts Valley 2.2% 4.6% 7.3%

6 6 18

Soquel 3.6% 3.7% 4.4%

10 5 11

Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

0 0 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 137 247

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2 What is your zip code?

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95003 4.7% 5.7% 10.0%

13 8 25

95005 1.7% 3.2% 3.3%

5 4 8

95006 3.8% 4.2% 6.4%

11 6 16

95007 0.6% 0.0% 0.0%

2 0 0

95010 3.2% 4.0% 3.0%

9 5 7

95018 4.4% 6.4% 7.2%

12 9 18

95019 2.8% 1.7% 0.6%

8 2 2

95060 17.6% 16.2% 27.7%

49 22 68

95062 13.8% 19.2% 8.8%

38 26 22

95064 0.0% 0.9% 0.5%

0 1 1

95065 2.1% 4.6% 5.1%

6 6 12

95066 2.4% 4.6% 6.9%

7 6 17

95073 3.6% 3.7% 4.4%

10 5 11

95076 39.4% 25.7% 16.2%

109 35 40

95077 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

0 0 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 137 247

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3. Are you a parent or guardian of a child (or children) under the age of 18?

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Yes 39.3% 23.0% 29.7%

108 31 73

No 60.7% 77.0% 70.3%

167 105 173

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 137 247

4a How many children do you have in the following age groups: Birth to 5 years old

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1 67.1% 84.6% 68.0%

45 20 14

2 24.1% 15.4% 24.4%

16 4 5

3 8.8% 0.0% 7.6%

6 0 2

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

66 23 20

4b How many children do you have in the following age groups: 6-17 years old

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1 49.1% 51.6% 50.8%

39 12 32

2 31.2% 35.7% 41.0%

25 9 26

3 17.0% 8.6% 6.8%

13 2 4

4 2.7% 0.0% 0.0%

2 0 0

5 0.0% 4.1% 0.8%

0 1 1

6 0.0% 0.0% 0.6%

0 0 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

79 24 64

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5. Are your children in:

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Public school 76.3% 71.5% 65.7%

80 22 48

Private school 2.0% 13.1% 24.5%

2 4 18

Not of school age 25.0% 25.4% 16.5%

26 8 12

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

105 31 73

6a. Are they in Elementary School?

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Yes 73.3% 71.6% 59.8%

60 19 38

No 26.7% 28.4% 40.2%

22 8 25

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

82 27 63

6b. Are they in Middle School?

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Yes 43.0% 36.1% 30.3%

35 10 19

No 57.0% 63.9% 69.7%

46 17 45

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

80 27 64

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6c. Are they in High School?

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Yes 29.8% 18.7% 37.2%

24 5 24

No 70.2% 81.3% 62.8%

56 22 40

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

80 27 64

7a. Does your child (children)'s Elementary School provide a safe environment for learning?

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Yes 94.5% 100.0% 98.4%

56 19 37

No 5.5% 0.0% 1.6%

3 0 1

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

59 19 38

7b. Does your child (children)'s Middle School provide a safe environment for learning?

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Yes 86.2% 100.0% 100.0%

28 10 19

No 13.8% 0.0% 0.0%

4 0 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

32 10 19

7c. Does your child (children)'s High School provide a safe environment for learning?

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Yes 89.9% 67.3% 98.1%

20 3 23

No 10.1% 32.7% 1.9%

2 2 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

23 5 24

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8A How satisfied are you with your child (children)'s Elementary School education?

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Very satisfied 79.2% 82.5% 69.7%

48 16 26

Somewhat satisfied 20.8% 17.5% 25.3%

13 3 10

Not at all satisfied 0.0% 0.0% 5.0%

0 0 2

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

60 19 38

8B How satisfied are you with your child (children)'s Middle School education?

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23 5 6


10 4 12


0 1 1

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

33 10 19

8C How satisfied are you with your child (children)'s High School education?

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14 1 10


7 3 13


2 1 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

23 5 23

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9. Does (Do) your child (children) have enough activities after school and on weekends?

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Yes 63.7% 78.8% 86.7%

52 21 55

No 36.3% 21.2% 13.3%

30 6 8

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

81 26 64

10. How important do you think attending a quality preschool is to a child’s success in school?

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Very important 79.3% 68.7% 70.8%

212 92 171

Somewhat important 16.7% 31.3% 26.6%

45 42 64

Not at all important 4.0% 0.0% 2.6%

11 0 6

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

268 134 242

11. Overall, how satisfied are you with our local system of education?

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89 28 47


121 70 145


32 22 32

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

242 119 224

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12. Do you feel you are better off financially this year than last year?

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Yes 23.0% 33.5% 39.6%

62 45 96

No 77.0% 66.5% 60.4%

206 88 146

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

267 133 242

12a. Why do you feel this way?

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Cost of living increased 23.2% 26.6% 25.0%

49 24 37

Additional expenses / Debt 6.4% 5.0% 2.1%

14 5 3

Less income 20.3% 19.4% 19.5%

43 18 29

On a fixed income / retired 16.2% 14.1% 8.4%

35 13 12

Unemployed 20.7% 23.1% 7.6%

44 21 11

Wages stagnant 4.9% 4.3% 7.9%

10 4 12

The same, doing OK 8.9% 10.3% 11.8%

19 9 17

Stock market / Investments 1.5% 0.0% 3.8%

3 0 6

Overall economy has dropped / Recession 12.9% 13.2% 11.4%

27 12 17

Utility costs / Energy crisis 2.4% 1.5% 0.0%

5 1 0

Gas prices 8.5% 6.1% 8.8%

18 6 13

Governmental control 2.4% 1.1% 1.3%

5 1 2

Businesses are closing / Lay offs 1.5% 1.7% 2.8%

3 2 4

Working less than last year/ underemployed 3.0% 0.0% 2.8%

9

6 0 4

Personal tragedy / health problems 1.3% 1.0% 0.3%

3 1 0

Less employment opportunities 4.9% 0.0% 2.8%

11 0 4

Foreclosure 0.7% 1.4% 0.0%

2 1 0

Increased taxes 1.2% 5.1% 2.1%

3 5 3

Decreased real estate value 0.2% 1.7% 3.7%

0 2 6

Other 4.2% 4.2% 7.7%

9 4 11

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

213 91 148

13. Are you saving money for the future through any of the following savings options?

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Savings account 30.6% 52.0% 69.3%

82 71 167

Retirement 16.8% 45.4% 75.9%

45 62 183

Stocks 1.9% 4.9% 5.2%

5 7 12

Other 2.0% 9.8% 11.1%

5 13 27

Not saving 59.5% 23.8% 10.0%

159 32 24

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

268 136 241

14. Do you feel you have opportunities to work in the Santa Cruz area?

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Yes 51.1% 53.2% 68.6%

132 68 155

No 48.9% 46.8% 31.4%

126 60 71

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

258 128 226

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15. In any given month in the last 12 months, did you find yourself having to go without basic needs such as child care, health care, food, or housing?

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Yes 26.1% 15.4% 2.0%

72 21 5

No 73.9% 84.6% 98.0%

204 116 242

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 137 247

15a. If yes, what did you go without?

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Health care 50.2% 73.3% 61.9%

36 15 2

Dental Care 3.5% 6.1% 0.0%

3 1 0

Food / Limited food choices 34.2% 20.0% 0.0%

25 4 0

Child care 19.7% 5.1% 27.7%

14 1 1

Rent / housing 15.0% 7.2% 10.4%

11 2 0

Other 0.7% 0.0% 0.0%

1 0 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

72 21 4

15b. If yes, did you get help from any social service program (for example, the food bank, a shelter, a public assistance program)?

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Yes 45.7% 14.7% 0.0%

31 3 0

No 54.3% 85.3% 100.0%

37 18 5

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

69 21 5

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15c. If no, why did you not get help from any social service program?

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I didn't know where to get help 15.3% 11.9% 26.5%

5 2 1

I applied for public assistance 44.3% 28.3% 65.9%

16 5 3

I didn't want to 27.4% 13.6% 15.2%

10 2 1

Didn't think I qualified 5.5% 29.3% 0.0%

2 5 0

Other 9.0% 16.9% 0.0%

3 3 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

36 18 5

16. How much of your total household take-home pay (income after taxes) goes to rent or housing costs? Housing costs are considered any type of payment having to do with housing, such as rent or mortgage payments.

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30% or less 31.3% 39.4% 56.7%

75 49 132

Between 31% and 49% 19.4% 25.7% 26.0%

47 32 60

Between 50% and 74% 27.9% 26.2% 17.2%

67 32 40

75% or more 21.4% 8.6% 0.2%

52 11 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

241 124 233

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17. Due to the cost of housing have you or anyone living with you needed to:

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Share housing with other families? 28.2% 27.0% 14.6%

75 36 34

Live temporarily with family / friends? 28.5% 25.3% 20.0%

76 34 47

Live in an overcrowded unit? 10.2% 6.4% 3.5%

27 9 8

Live in a housing unit without adequate plumbing, heat, or electricity?

3.7% 3.6% 1.0%

10 5 2

Move when you didn't want to? 14.2% 11.2% 6.5%

38 15 15

Rent out rooms in your house? 15.6% 12.3% 10.3%

41 16 24

Experience foreclosure? 6.3% 10.3% 4.1%

17 14 10

None of the above 52.4% 57.7% 72.0%

139 77 169

Other 1.8% 0.8% 0.7%

5 1 2

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

265 134 234

17a. Has any of the preceding had to do with the economic downturn?

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Yes 73.5% 70.0% 73.2%

90 39 48

No 26.5% 30.0% 26.8%

33 17 18

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

123 56 66

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18. How many times have you moved in the past 12 months?

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0 77.7% 83.8% 93.4%

214 115 230

1 12.8% 8.7% 4.5%

35 12 11

2 6.8% 6.1% 2.2%

19 8 5

3 1.6% 0.0% 0.0%

5 0 0

4 0.5% 1.1% 0.0%

1 2 0

5 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

1 0 0

6 0.2% 0.3% 0.0%

0 0 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

275 137 247

18a. Have you moved 3 or more times in the past two months?

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Yes 0.0% 19.6% 0.0%

0 0 0

No 100.0% 80.4% 0.0%

7 2 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 0.0%

7 2 0

19. Are you in danger of losing your housing in the next 90 day?

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Yes 6.0% 1.9% 1.0%

16 3 3

No 94.0% 98.1% 99.0%

255 133 243

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

271 136 246

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19a. Are you in danger of losing your housing in the next 14 days?

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Yes 38.3% 47.3% 0.0%

6 1 0

No 61.7% 52.7% 100.0%

10 1 3

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

16 3 3

20. Have you been without housing in Santa Cruz County during the past year? (Homeless, in a shelter, on the street, or living in your vehicle)?

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Yes 1.7% 0.3% 0.0%

5 0 0

No 98.3% 99.7% 100.0%

271 136 247

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 137 247

21. Is anyone staying at your address on a temporary basis who otherwise might be considered homeless?

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Yes 4.5% 5.5% 3.8%

12 7 9

No 95.5% 94.5% 96.2%

263 129 235

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

275 137 244

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21a. How many people staying at this address might be considered homeless?

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1 82.0% 82.8% 69.3%

10 6 6

2 14.9% 17.2% 21.9%

2 1 2

3 0.0% 0.0% 4.8%

0 0 0

4 3.0% 0.0% 4.0%

0 0 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

12 7 9

21b. Please tell me the relationship of this person or persons to the owner, leaseholder, or primary renter of this property.

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Immediate family - mother, father, son, daughter, sister, brother

38.6% 57.8% 56.1%

5 4 5

Extended family - grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin or other relative

28.3% 5.0% 4.0%

3 0 0

Non-family member - including in-laws 28.3% 6.0% 5.5%

3 0 1

Friend 21.7% 31.2% 47.2%

3 2 4

Other relationship 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

0 0 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

12 7 9

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22. Would you say that in general, your overall health is:

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Excellent 13.2% 20.8% 34.2%

36 28 84

Very good 25.9% 39.9% 38.3%

71 54 94

Good 30.8% 24.3% 21.8%

85 33 54

Fair 22.1% 12.8% 3.9%

61 17 10

Poor 8.1% 2.3% 1.8%

22 3 5

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 135 247

23. Do you have a regular source of health care? (A regular source of health care is where you usually go when you need to see a doctor)

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Yes 77.2% 81.7% 96.5%

212 112 238

No 22.8% 18.3% 3.5%

63 25 9

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

274 137 247

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23a. If yes, where do you go?

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Private practice - includes Santa Cruz Medical Clinic and private doctors

62.8% 82.9% 94.8%

131 93 224

Urgent care clinics - Doctors on Duty, 24 hour urgent care

22.9% 30.6% 34.6%

48 34 82

Emergency room 22.6% 30.2% 23.7%

47 34 56

Community clinics 33.3% 18.4% 3.9%

69 21 9

Alternative care practices 8.9% 14.7% 20.6%

19 16 49

Out of county 15.0% 13.1% 12.6%

31 15 30

Other 0.3% 0.0% 0.7%

1 0 2

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

209 112 236

23b. If no, where do you go?

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Private practice - includes Santa Cruz Medical Clinic and private doctors

25.9% 56.1% 51.6%

14 14 4

Urgent care clinics - Doctors on Duty, 24 hour urgent care

25.2% 57.4% 12.4%

14 14 1

Emergency room 30.0% 25.9% 34.8%

16 6 3

Community clinics 52.6% 37.0% 44.1%

28 9 4

Alternative care practices 7.1% 4.1% 21.2%

4 1 2

Out of county 7.2% 0.0% 4.3%

4 0 0

Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

0 0 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

54 24 9

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24. Have you needed health care in the past year and been unable to receive it?

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Yes 11.3% 12.2% 2.2%

31 16 5

No 88.7% 87.8% 97.8%

245 119 238

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 135 244

24a. If yes, why couldn’t you receive it?

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No insurance 14.4% 45.5% 60.9%

4 7 3

Insurance wouldn't cover it 7.6% 9.4% 0.0%

2 2 0

Couldn't afford Co-pay 1.7% 6.0% 9.7%

1 1 1

Couldn't afford the premium 0.0% 5.1% 0.0%

0 1 0

Too expensive 46.3% 23.7% 0.0%

14 4 0

Medi-Cal/MediCruz problems 4.2% 10.4% 0.0%

1 2 0

Other 25.9% 0.0% 29.4%

8 0 2

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

31 16 5

25. Do you currently have health insurance?

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Yes 62.2% 81.4% 97.8%

170 111 241

No 37.8% 18.6% 2.2%

103 25 5

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

273 137 247

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26a. Does your health insurance cover prescriptions?

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Yes 84.1% 87.6% 92.3%

134 96 218

No 15.9% 12.4% 7.7%

25 14 18

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

160 109 236

26b. Does your health insurance cover mental health?

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Yes 69.6% 73.3% 91.9%

70 55 161

No 30.4% 26.7% 8.1%

31 20 14

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

101 75 176

26c. Does your health insurance cover your dependents?

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Yes 48.1% 59.5% 82.0%

53 45 146

No 51.9% 40.5% 18.0%

57 31 32

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

110 75 179

26d. Does your health insurance cover dental care?

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Yes 41.0% 58.1% 70.3%

69 64 167

No 59.0% 41.9% 29.7%

99 46 71

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

168 110 238

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27.01 How many of your children aged Birth to 5 years old have health insurance?

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0 6.8% 8.1% 0.0%

4 2 0

1 54.4% 71.2% 68.0%

36 16 14

2 31.2% 20.7% 24.4%

20 5 5

3 7.6% 0.0% 7.6%

5 0 2

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

65 23 20

27.02 How many of your children aged 6 to 17 years old have health insurance?

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0 8.8% 14.3% 0.0%

7 3 0

1 41.5% 38.2% 52.2%

33 9 33

2 34.0% 34.8% 41.0%

27 8 26

3 12.9% 8.6% 6.8%

10 2 4

4 2.8% 0.0% 0.0%

2 0 0

5 0.0% 4.1% 0.0%

0 1 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

79 24 64

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28.01 How many of your children aged Birth to 5 years old have dental insurance?

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0 13.2% 11.3% 28.2%

8 3 6

1 50.4% 68.0% 39.9%

32 16 8

2 33.9% 20.7% 24.4%

21 5 5

3 2.5% 0.0% 7.6%

2 0 2

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

63 23 20

28.02 How many of your children aged 6 to 17 years old have dental insurance?

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0 9.7% 15.3% 14.6%

7 4 9

1 42.3% 37.3% 45.1%

33 9 28

2 33.3% 34.8% 33.4%

26 8 21

3 11.8% 8.6% 7.0%

9 2 4

4 2.8% 0.0% 0.0%

2 0 0

5 0.0% 4.1% 0.0%

0 1 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

77 24 62

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29. Have you needed dental care in the past year and been unable to receive it?

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LESS

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$65,499$65,500 OR

MORE

Yes 21.1% 20.8% 0.9%

57 28 2

No 78.9% 79.2% 99.1%

215 108 244

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

273 137 247

29a. If yes, why couldn’t you receive it?

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Couldn't afford premiums 4.0% 13.9% 0.0%

2 4 0

Couldn't afford co-pay 12.3% 3.0% 42.6%

7 1 1

Insurance wouldn't cover it 15.1% 11.0% 0.0%

9 3 0

No insurance 24.2% 28.2% 0.0%

14 8 0

Too expensive 41.0% 43.9% 57.4%

24 12 1

Other 3.5% 0.0% 0.0%

2 0 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

57 27 2

30. Other than during pregnancy, has a doctor ever told you that you have diabetes or pre- diabetes?

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Yes 15.2% 11.9% 9.3%

42 16 23

No 84.8% 88.1% 90.7%

233 120 221

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

275 136 244

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30a. If yes, were you told it was:

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Diabetes 67.4% 65.3% 54.6%

27 11 12

Pre-diabetes 32.6% 34.7% 45.4%

13 6 10

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

41 16 21

31. During the past 12 months, did you ever feel so sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more in a row that you stopped doing some usual activities?

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MORE

Yes 21.0% 13.4% 5.8%

57 18 14

No 79.0% 86.6% 94.2%

217 118 232

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

274 137 247

32. Thinking about physical activity and nutrition, do you know what the 5210 campaign stands for?

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Yes 0.9% 1.1% 4.7%

2 1 12

No 99.1% 98.9% 95.3%

274 135 235

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 137 247

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32a. If yes, please briefly describe what the 52-10 campaign stands for.

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Knows all four of the 5210 definitions 0.0% 0.0% 11.7%

0 0 1

Knows three of the four definitions 0.0% 74.4% 0.0%

0 1 0

Knows two of the four definitions 0.0% 0.0% 22.2%

0 0 3

Knows one of the four definitions 0.0% 0.0% 17.0%

0 0 2

Has general knowledge of 5210 but not specific definitions

100.0% 25.6% 49.1%

2 0 6

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2 1 12

33. How many days per week do you engage in physical activity (such as brisk walking, bicycling, dancing, swimming, or gardening) for a combined total of 30 minutes or more?

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MORE

None 13.8% 6.9% 5.5%

38 9 14

1 - 2 days 19.4% 17.7% 19.2%

54 24 47

3 - 4 days 26.7% 39.1% 31.2%

74 53 77

5 or more days 40.0% 36.3% 44.2%

110 49 109

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 136 247

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34. How many times in the past 7 days did you eat fast food? Include fast food meals eaten at work, at home, or at fast-food restaurants, carryout or drive thru.

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MORE

0 54.5% 65.0% 66.0%

149 89 162

1 26.1% 16.8% 21.8%

71 23 53

2 8.8% 7.9% 5.4%

24 11 13

3 3.6% 1.1% 3.4%

10 2 8

4 2.4% 1.5% 0.6%

7 2 2

5 2.2% 2.2% 1.7%

6 3 4

6 0.0% 1.8% 0.0%

0 2 0

7 1.7% 1.1% 1.0%

5 2 3

8 0.1% 0.0% 0.0%

0 0 0

10 0.6% 1.1% 0.0%

2 2 0

21 0.0% 1.4% 0.0%

0 2 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

274 136 245

35. Do you eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day? A serving is 1 medium apple or a small bowl full of salad. Fresh, frozen, canned, 100% juice or dried fruits or vegetables all count.

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MORE

Yes 55.3% 57.2% 54.4%

151 76 133

No 44.7% 42.8% 45.6%

122 57 112

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

272 134 245

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36-37. Body Mass Index in adults

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Low BMI (Less than 18.5) 1.6% 2.4% 1.3%

4 3 3

Normal BMI (18.5 -24.9) 36.7% 39.2% 46.7%

88 51 109

Overweight (BMI 25.0 -29.9) 31.2% 38.0% 38.3%

75 49 89

Obese (BMI 30.0 or more) 30.6% 20.3% 13.8%

74 26 32

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

241 130 233

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38. Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, during the past 30 days about how many times did you have 5 or more drinks on an occasion? An occasion is considered about 2 hours.

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MORE

None 86.6% 85.7% 86.7%

238 117 213

1 5.2% 8.1% 5.1%

14 11 12

2 1.3% 1.5% 1.5%

4 2 4

3 1.7% 0.3% 1.6%

5 0 4

4 0.9% 0.0% 1.3%

3 0 3

5 1.6% 1.8% 1.7%

4 3 4

6 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

1 0 0

10 1.1% 1.1% 0.8%

3 2 2

20 1.0% 0.0% 0.6%

3 0 2

25 0.0% 0.0% 0.4%

0 0 1

30 0.2% 1.4% 0.2%

0 2 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

275 136 245

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39. During the past 30 days, on how many days have you taken a prescription drug (such as OxyContin, Percocet, Vicodin, codeine, Adderall, Ritalin, or Xanax) without a doctor's prescription?

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None 96.7% 96.8% 99.8%

266 132 246

1 2.3% 1.1% 0.0%

6 2 0

2 0.1% 1.4% 0.2%

0 2 0

3 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

0 0 0

4 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

1 0 0

6 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

1 0 0

30 0.0% 0.7% 0.0%

0 1 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

275 137 247

40. How acceptable do you think it is for adults to provide alcohol to underage youth in their home?

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Very Acceptable 2.8% 6.9% 2.3%

7 9 5

Somewhat acceptable 13.9% 13.5% 24.0%

38 18 58

Not at all acceptable 83.3% 79.6% 73.7%

225 105 177

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

270 132 240

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41. How acceptable do you find the use of marijuana for recreational or non-medicinal use?

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Very Acceptable 12.6% 15.8% 13.6%

34 20 32

Somewhat acceptable 21.2% 43.7% 51.0%

57 56 121

Not at all acceptable 66.2% 40.5% 35.4%

177 52 84

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

267 128 236

42. Do you have your end-of-life wishes for medical treatment in a written document?

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Yes 27.9% 40.6% 50.3%

77 56 124

No 70.4% 58.0% 48.9%

194 79 120

Don't Know 1.6% 1.4% 0.8%

5 2 2

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 137 246

43. How effective do you think law enforcement is in our community?

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Very effective 46.4% 23.7% 30.5%

125 32 74

Somewhat effective 48.6% 70.4% 66.9%

131 95 162

Not at all effective 5.0% 5.9% 2.5%

14 8 6

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

270 135 242

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44. How concerned are you about crime in Santa Cruz County?

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Very concerned 41.6% 38.5% 31.4%

114 53 77

Somewhat concerned 45.0% 49.5% 52.9%

124 68 130

Not at all concerned 13.4% 12.0% 15.7%

37 16 38

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

275 137 245

45. How safe would you say you feel in your neighborhood?

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Very safe 63.2% 59.9% 69.1%

174 82 170

Somewhat safe 35.6% 36.9% 29.1%

98 50 72

Not at all safe 1.2% 3.2% 1.8%

3 4 4

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 137 247

46. Do you feel children have a safe place to play in your neighborhood?

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Yes 70.3% 71.7% 79.4%

192 96 194

No 24.3% 25.3% 18.1%

67 34 44

Don't Know 5.4% 3.0% 2.4%

15 4 6

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

273 133 244

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47. Does your family or household have an emergency supply kit set aside for immediate use that could sustain all members of the family or household for 72 hours?

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Yes 50.6% 59.6% 59.6%

139 81 147

No 49.4% 40.4% 40.4%

136 55 99

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

275 136 247

48. How concerned are you about family violence in our community? (includes domestic violence, child abuse, and senior abuse)

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Very concerned 42.5% 38.3% 35.0%

116 51 85

Somewhat concerned 36.6% 43.8% 50.6%

100 58 123

Not at all concerned 20.9% 17.8% 14.4%

57 23 35

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

273 132 244

49a. Has any family members or friends in Santa Cruz County experienced any of the following types of abuse in the last year?:Domestic violence or intimate partner violence

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Yes 16.6% 8.9% 6.1%

45 12 15

No 83.4% 91.1% 93.9%

227 120 225

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

272 132 240

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49b. Has any family members or friends in Santa Cruz County experienced any of the following types of abuse in the last year?:Child abuse or neglect

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MORE

Yes 3.1% 1.9% 2.4%

8 2 6

No 96.9% 98.1% 97.6%

260 130 238

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

268 133 244

49c. Has any family members or friends in Santa Cruz County experienced any of the following types of abuse in the last year?:Elder abuse or neglect

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Yes 2.7% 4.0% 3.0%

7 5 7

No 97.3% 96.0% 97.0%

262 127 238

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

269 132 245

50a. Please tell me how much of an impact has had drug, and alcohol abuse in your neighborhood?

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A big impact 17.7% 16.0% 9.5%

46 20 23

Somewhat 26.2% 30.4% 39.3%

68 38 94

Very little 16.8% 21.7% 19.9%

43 27 48

Not at all 39.3% 31.9% 31.3%

101 40 75

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

258 124 240

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50b. Please tell me how much of an impact has had methamphetamine use in your neighborhood?

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A big impact 20.2% 9.6% 11.0%

49 11 25

Somewhat 15.1% 23.8% 23.7%

37 28 54

Very little 13.9% 15.2% 17.6%

34 18 40

Not at all 50.8% 51.4% 47.6%

123 60 108

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

243 117 226

50c. Please tell me how much of an impact has had gangs in your neighborhood?

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A big impact 17.9% 14.7% 8.8%

49 20 21

Somewhat 28.1% 28.1% 22.3%

77 38 54

Very little 13.0% 16.3% 21.1%

35 22 51

Not at all 41.1% 40.8% 47.8%

112 55 116

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

273 134 243

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51. What one thing concerns you the most about the natural environment in Santa Cruz County?

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Water pollution - ocean/river/bay 17.3% 27.8% 22.5%

34 29 47

Drinking Water quality 8.7% 3.4% 9.1%

17 4 19

Air pollution - car emissions 7.4% 4.9% 1.8%

15 5 4

General pollution 7.9% 7.2% 5.0%

16 8 10

Water availability / Salt water intrusion 3.9% 12.4% 13.1%

8 13 27

Litter 18.0% 6.7% 5.8%

36 7 12

Traffic / Too many cars 5.5% 9.1% 3.9%

11 10 8

Development of open space / Agricultural land 6.6% 7.3% 4.4%

13 8 9

No preservation of natural environment / wildlife 4.9% 10.2% 11.2%

10 11 23

Pesticides / Herbicides 2.1% 1.5% 1.6%

4 2 3

Cutting down trees / Commercial logging 2.7% 0.3% 2.1%

5 0 4

Overpopulation 3.2% 4.7% 4.6%

6 5 10

Closures of state parks 0.9% 2.8% 4.8%

2 3 10

Fire protection/ prevention 2.6% 1.4% 3.6%

5 2 8

Global warming/ climate change 2.8% 1.9% 5.0%

5 2 10

Lack of water/ water conservation 2.4% 1.0% 1.5%

5 1 3

Lack of recycling 5.0% 2.1% 0.2%

10 2 0

Over regulation, protection/ rules 0.0% 0.9% 0.6%

0 1 1

Homeless encampments/ panhandling 1.1% 0.0% 5.0%

35

2 0 10

Other 14.8% 8.7% 10.3%

29 9 21

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

199 106 208

52. How often do you shop at farmers markets or local produce stands?

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Daily 3.0% 1.8% 0.3%

8 2 1

Once a week 25.4% 28.4% 24.0%

69 38 59

More than once a week but not daily 14.9% 5.5% 7.3%

41 7 18

More than once a month but not every week 8.4% 16.5% 17.9%

23 22 44

Once a month 17.2% 19.3% 18.7%

47 26 46

Less than once a month 11.0% 19.3% 16.6%

30 26 41

Never 20.2% 9.2% 15.2%

55 12 37

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

272 135 247

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53. What prevents you from shopping at farmers markets or local produce stands?

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$65,499$65,500 OR

MORE

Nothing prevents me 27.6% 28.6% 25.5%

71 36 62

Cost 22.4% 11.3% 8.3%

58 14 20

Location 11.5% 13.9% 12.3%

29 18 30

Times are not convenient 19.3% 25.0% 39.5%

50 32 95

Variety 1.5% 1.9% 0.0%

4 2 0

Don't want to shop at more than one store 8.4% 8.2% 7.1%

22 10 17

Weather 0.0% 2.6% 0.6%

0 3 2

Transportation 4.1% 3.0% 0.6%

11 4 2

Lazy 0.6% 2.5% 1.3%

2 3 3

Grow my own vegetables 1.2% 1.7% 2.0%

3 2 5

Parking 0.1% 2.5% 0.2%

0 3 0

Other 9.3% 7.9% 7.6%

24 10 18

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

257 127 242

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54. How satisfied are you with what is being done in Santa Cruz County to preserve open space such as wildlife habitat and farmland?

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$35,000 TO

$65,499$65,500 OR

MORE


110 55 103


122 69 128


26 3 9

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

257 128 240

55. Should stronger regulations be imposed to provide greater protection for open space?

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Yes 75.6% 60.5% 58.9%

189 74 134

No 24.4% 39.5% 41.1%

61 48 94

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

250 122 227

56. Are you taking steps to reduce your household water consumption?

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MORE

Yes 89.4% 87.9% 90.6%

242 120 221

No 10.6% 12.1% 9.4%

29 16 23

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

270 137 244

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56a. If yes, have you done any of the following:

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Installed a low-flow toilet 62.6% 72.4% 78.3%

146 86 172

Installed a low-flow showerhead 77.4% 80.0% 83.9%

180 95 184

Used a hose end nozzle or used timers to water 62.3% 84.1% 83.9%

145 100 184

Installed a low flow dishwasher 28.8% 34.4% 39.3%

67 41 86

Installed a front loading washing machine 33.7% 38.3% 59.2%

78 45 130

Modify your landscape to reduce irrigation water

54.7% 73.0% 76.4%

127 87 167

Reuse rain water, shower water, etc. 2.3% 5.9% 3.9%

5 7 9

Other 8.0% 7.6% 7.3%

19 9 16

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

233 118 219

57. Are you taking steps to reduce water pollution at home or work?

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$65,499$65,500 OR

MORE

Yes 68.2% 77.2% 74.8%

174 96 166

No 31.8% 22.8% 25.2%

81 28 56

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

255 125 222

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58. How often do you use alternative forms of transportation rather than driving alone (carpooling, bus, bicycle, etc.)?

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$65,499$65,500 OR

MORE

Never 27.9% 37.9% 43.5%

76 52 107

Every day 18.0% 10.6% 9.0%

49 14 22

At least once a week, but not every day 27.7% 25.1% 17.8%

76 34 44

A couple times a month 17.8% 14.9% 18.3%

49 20 45

A couple times a year 6.7% 11.4% 10.2%

18 16 25

Other 1.9% 0.0% 1.2%

5 0 3

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

273 137 246

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59. What would encourage you to use an alternative form of transportation rather than driving alone?

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LESS

$35,000 TO

$65,499$65,500 OR

MORE

Nothing / wouldn't use it 17.0% 16.4% 24.4%

33 17 46

Already use it 6.3% 7.5% 2.2%

12 8 4

If car broke down 3.9% 2.4% 0.5%

8 3 1

Free transit 3.3% 0.4% 2.9%

6 0 6

Rapid transit 1.8% 1.2% 1.5%

4 1 3

Light rail / Train 1.7% 2.4% 1.5%

3 2 3

More frequent bus schedule / Convenience 22.5% 30.7% 26.7%

43 32 50

Easier access 7.8% 7.8% 12.6%

15 8 24

Expense of gasoline 7.1% 7.1% 2.7%

14 7 5

More / safer / better bike paths 2.2% 5.7% 7.9%

4 6 15

Reduce carbon footprint 6.0% 2.2% 0.0%

12 2 0

Access/ knowledge of carpooling 4.5% 1.5% 1.5%

9 2 3

Job closer to home 0.2% 3.5% 3.3%

0 4 6

Unable to drive 2.7% 0.4% 0.0%

5 0 0

More accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities

0.8% 0.0% 0.0%

2 0 0

More rural bus routes 0.2% 0.7% 3.5%

0 1 7

Other 12.0% 9.9% 8.8%

23 10 17

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

193 103 188

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60. How satisfied are you with your overall quality of life?

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$35,000 TO

$65,499$65,500 OR

MORE

Very Satisfied 58.5% 67.5% 74.1%

161 92 183

Somewhat Satisfied 39.3% 30.6% 24.9%

108 42 61

Not at all Satisfied 2.2% 1.9% 1.0%

6 3 2

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 137 247

61. How much do you enjoy your life?

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$65,499$65,500 OR

MORE

Not At All 2.4% 0.9% 0.0%

7 1 0

Very Little 9.9% 3.9% 0.5%

27 5 1

Somewhat 31.7% 20.9% 12.9%

86 28 32

To a Great Extent 56.0% 74.4% 86.5%

152 102 213

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

272 137 247

62. Do you regularly do volunteer work in the community?

$34,999 OR

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$35,000 TO

$65,499$65,500 OR

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Yes 32.1% 40.0% 50.2%

88 54 124

No 67.9% 60.0% 49.8%

186 81 123

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

274 135 247

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62a. Where do you volunteer?

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Alcohol / drug / counseling groups 4.4% 0.0% 0.0%

4 0 0

Arts / Culture organizations 1.0% 5.6% 3.4%

1 3 4

Church 26.5% 27.9% 18.5%

23 15 22

Environmental organization / Activities 6.6% 4.3% 13.1%

6 2 16

Health organizations 11.6% 3.2% 10.5%

10 2 13

Library 2.7% 2.7% 2.6%

2 1 3

Political organizations 3.3% 0.7% 7.9%

3 0 10

Senior organizations 7.8% 12.3% 4.9%

7 6 6

Service organizations 8.6% 8.6% 9.0%

7 5 11

School 20.0% 18.4% 19.2%

17 10 23

Youth organizations 3.1% 7.8% 13.6%

3 4 16

Poverty / Homeless assistance 15.9% 5.4% 5.9%

14 3 7

Community Centers / Recreation Centers / Sports

8.1% 14.1% 10.8%

7 7 13

Emergency services (fire, police, etc.) 2.5% 6.2% 2.1%

2 3 3

Other 5.9% 17.4% 8.1%

5 9 10

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

86 52 121

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63. Do you regularly contribute money to charitable organizations?

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$35,000 TO

$65,499$65,500 OR

MORE

Yes 48.0% 66.5% 81.6%

132 91 201

No 52.0% 33.5% 18.4%

143 46 45

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 137 247

63a. If yes, will you give:

$34,999 OR

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$35,000 TO

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Less than last year 30.5% 22.3% 18.2%

40 19 36

More than last year 10.3% 14.0% 15.8%

14 12 32

About the same as last year 59.2% 63.7% 66.0%

78 56 131

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

131 87 199

64. Have you felt discriminated against (unfair treatment of a person, racial group, or minority) in Santa Cruz County in the last 12 months?

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Yes 16.0% 13.5% 7.4%

44 18 18

No 84.0% 86.5% 92.6%

232 117 227

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 136 245

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64a. For what reason?

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Age 12.6% 9.4% 5.7%

5 2 1

Appearance 8.4% 0.0% 7.1%

4 0 1

Ethnicity / race 46.1% 59.9% 57.0%

19 11 10

Gender 10.0% 6.5% 13.7%

4 1 2

Language 13.9% 13.9% 0.0%

6 3 0

Religion 0.0% 7.2% 0.0%

0 1 0

Sexual orientation 1.2% 0.0% 19.3%

1 0 3

Socioeconomic status 17.8% 8.5% 11.4%

7 2 2

A disability 5.2% 0.0% 8.1%

2 0 1

Other 14.9% 6.5% 11.0%

6 1 2

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

41 18 18

65. How much of a problem is racism in Santa Cruz County?

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A big problem 14.7% 9.9% 6.8%

38 13 16

Somewhat of a problem 54.4% 68.6% 60.5%

139 90 143

Not at all a problem 30.8% 21.4% 32.7%

79 28 77

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

255 131 236

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66. How often do you feel that people in your neighborhood help each other?

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Often 39.7% 44.8% 51.2%

109 60 125

Sometimes 47.4% 43.5% 46.5%

130 58 113

Never 12.9% 11.7% 2.3%

35 16 6

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

274 133 243

67. Have you or a member of your household, been diagnosed by a physician with a disability that significantly limits one or more major life activities?

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Yes 23.4% 28.5% 9.7%

63 38 24

No 76.6% 71.5% 90.3%

208 97 223

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

271 135 247

67aPRE. How many people in your household have been diagnosed as having a disability?

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One 83.8% 89.3% 75.4%

53 34 18

Two 16.2% 10.7% 24.6%

10 4 6

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

63 38 24

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67a. What is/are the age or ages of the person(s) diagnosed as having a disability?

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5 years or less 3.4% 0.0% 6.5%

2 0 2

6 - 18 years 3.9% 4.0% 3.7%

2 2 1

19 - 24 years 4.4% 5.3% 1.5%

3 2 0

25 - 34 years 6.6% 0.0% 16.3%

4 0 4

35 - 44 years 5.2% 1.0% 19.1%

3 0 5

45 - 54 years 11.4% 3.9% 24.7%

7 2 6

55 - 64 years 28.9% 42.8% 20.3%

18 16 5

65 - 74 years 11.3% 31.6% 9.4%

7 12 2

75 - 84 years 22.8% 10.0% 6.9%

14 4 2

85 years and over 15.2% 4.0% 9.7%

10 2 2

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

63 38 24

68. In general, how knowledgeable are you about local government issues and decisions?

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Very knowledgeable 10.9% 11.3% 24.1%

30 15 59

Somewhat knowledgeable 59.6% 68.1% 64.3%

162 92 157

Not at all knowledgeable 29.5% 20.6% 11.6%

80 28 28

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

272 135 245

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69. In the last 12 months have you done any of the following?

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Attended a town meeting, public hearing or public affair

42.1% 39.9% 52.5%

54 34 95

Met with, e-mailed, called or sent a letter to any local

43.3% 54.0% 62.0%

55 46 113

Joined a protest or demonstration 17.4% 22.1% 17.7%

22 19 32

Signed a petition 64.2% 79.6% 74.1%

82 67 135

Joined an on-line political advocacy group 22.1% 36.8% 31.6%

28 31 57

Vote 3.0% 0.4% 3.1%

4 0 6

Joined a political advocacy group 3.1% 4.6% 4.7%

4 4 8

Other Political Action 5.9% 0.5% 6.1%

8 0 11

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

127 85 182

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70. Generally speaking, what contributes most to your quality of life in Santa Cruz County? (What do you like about Santa Cruz County?)

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Community / Low population / Slow pace 20.0% 17.1% 14.5%

52 23 35

Family / Friends / Friendly people 23.8% 19.7% 18.4%

62 27 45

Quiet / Peaceful 8.6% 6.2% 6.1%

22 8 15

Scenery / Geography / Climate 65.5% 82.2% 80.8%

170 111 197

Social climate 12.0% 13.3% 17.8%

31 18 43

Location 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

1 0 0

Schools 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

0 0 0

Cultural diversity 1.1% 0.0% 1.8%

3 0 4

Good food/ organic food 1.2% 1.0% 1.1%

3 1 3

Local restaurants, entertainment, activites, cultural events, shopping

0.7% 2.0% 2.0%

2 3 5

Variety of physical activity options 0.0% 2.3% 2.8%

0 3 7

Work opportunities 1.4% 0.0% 0.2%

4 0 0

Local university 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

0 0 0

Other 4.5% 1.9% 4.1%

12 3 10

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

259 135 244

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71. What do you think takes away from your quality of life? ( What don’t you like about Santa Cruz County?)

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Cost of living / Housing 14.5% 18.4% 13.1%

34 24 31

Overcrowding/unplanned growth 6.4% 12.6% 9.9%

15 17 24

Road conditions 0.8% 1.8% 3.9%

2 2 9

Traffic 10.9% 16.0% 19.7%

26 21 47

Gangs / Crime 15.9% 16.2% 15.5%

38 22 37

Nothing takes away from quality of life 29.1% 16.2% 11.2%

69 22 27

Lack of jobs/ employment opportunities 4.8% 4.7% 5.9%

11 6 14

Weather 2.3% 0.3% 1.0%

5 0 2

Local politics 2.5% 3.3% 5.9%

6 4 14

Homelessness 4.4% 2.7% 5.8%

10 4 14

UCSC/ college students 0.4% 0.2% 0.0%

1 0 0

Tourists 0.2% 0.0% 0.6%

0 0 2

Poor transportation options 1.7% 1.4% 1.4%

4 2 3

Government rules/ regulations 0.8% 2.3% 3.0%

2 3 7

Police 1.2% 0.6% 1.9%

3 1 4

Too liberal 0.1% 2.4% 2.7%

0 3 6

Not racially diverse enough 0.0% 0.3% 1.2%

0 0 3

Drugs 2.4% 0.3% 0.6%

6 0 2

Racism/ discrimination 0.9% 0.7% 0.2%

50

2 1 0

Immigrant/ illegal immigrants 1.9% 0.0% 0.6%

5 0 1

Lack of restaurants, shopping, social activities, etc.

0.9% 1.3% 2.0%

2 2 5

Don't feel safe 0.8% 1.4% 0.5%

2 2 1

High taxes 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%

0 0 0

Other 8.4% 15.4% 13.4%

20 20 32

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

237 133 239

72. Which of the following age groups are you in?

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18 years or less 0.8% 1.1% 1.9%

2 2 5

19 to 24 years 11.6% 7.9% 0.5%

32 11 1

25 to 34 years 18.5% 14.7% 7.8%

51 20 19

35 to 44 years 13.9% 10.2% 15.3%

38 14 38

45 to 54 years 11.6% 15.5% 20.8%

32 21 51

55 to 64 years 14.2% 23.4% 30.2%

39 32 74

65 to 74 years 9.2% 17.8% 16.7%

25 24 41

75 to 84 years 15.4% 6.9% 6.2%

43 9 15

85 years and over 4.8% 2.6% 0.6%

13 4 1

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 137 247

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73. Which of the following best describes your racial or ethnic group?

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Caucasian 52.3% 75.6% 87.0%

144 102 214

Latino / Hispanic 43.7% 18.9% 7.1%

120 26 17

Native American 0.0% 0.4% 0.2%

0 1 1

African American 0.0% 0.4% 0.2%

0 1 1

Filipino 0.0% 0.0% 0.8%

0 0 2

Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.9% 0.0%

0 1 0

Asian 1.5% 2.0% 1.0%

4 3 2

Multi-racial / multi-ethnic 2.4% 1.7% 3.8%

7 2 9

Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.0%

0 0 0

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

274 135 247

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74. Which income range best describes your family income?

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Less than $10,000 per year 19.1% 0.0% 0.0%

53 0 0

$10,000 - $14,999 per year 18.0% 0.0% 0.0%

50 0 0

$15,000 - $24,999 per year 34.2% 0.0% 0.0%

95 0 0

$25,000 - $34,999 per year 28.6% 0.0% 0.0%

79 0 0

$35,000 - $49,999 per year 0.0% 52.2% 0.0%

0 71 0

$50,000 - $65,499 per year 0.0% 47.8% 0.0%

0 65 0

$65,500 - $74,999 per year 0.0% 0.0% 20.9%

0 0 52

$75,000 - $99,999 0.0% 0.0% 27.9%

0 0 69

$100,000 - $149,999 0.0% 0.0% 29.9%

0 0 74

$150,000 - $199,999 0.0% 0.0% 12.3%

0 0 30

$200,000 or more 0.0% 0.0% 8.9%

0 0 22

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 137 247

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75. How long have you lived in Santa Cruz County?

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Under 1 year 2.3% 0.6% 1.4%

6 1 4

1 - 2 years 2.7% 1.9% 2.9%

8 3 7

3 - 5 years 6.4% 3.2% 6.7%

18 4 16

6 - 10 years 15.5% 7.6% 10.3%

43 10 25

11 - 15 years 14.7% 9.9% 13.3%

41 14 33

16 - 20 years 10.8% 7.4% 8.1%

30 10 20

Over 20 years 47.6% 69.5% 57.3%

131 95 141

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 137 247

76. What is your employment status?

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Employed full-time 22.9% 28.3% 47.4%

62 39 117

Employed part-time 15.6% 6.4% 7.0%

42 9 17

Self-employed 7.0% 16.2% 14.5%

19 22 36

Unemployed 16.4% 11.8% 3.0%

44 16 7

Retired 31.4% 27.5% 24.7%

85 38 61

Student 1.7% 5.8% 1.3%

5 8 3

Homemaker, parent or caregiver 5.1% 3.9% 2.0%

14 5 5

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

271 137 247

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76a. What prevents you from finding employment?

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Transportation issues 4.5% 9.6% 0.0%

2 2 0

Health problems/disability 24.6% 31.2% 17.7%

10 5 1

Lack of required education 15.3% 12.5% 5.0%

6 2 0

Lack of specific job skills 10.2% 13.4% 0.0%

4 2 0

Lack of available jobs 55.4% 40.3% 48.0%

23 7 4

Not looking 7.7% 26.9% 24.8%

3 4 2

Age 5.1% 2.3% 0.0%

2 0 0

Childcare/being mother 13.5% 0.0% 0.0%

6 0 0

Other 3.7% 0.0% 13.3%

2 0 1

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

42 16 7

76b. Where are you currently employed?

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In Santa Cruz County 75.5% 72.7% 62.4%

90 50 106

Outside of Santa Cruz County 11.5% 19.1% 26.1%

14 13 44

Both in and out of Santa Cruz County 13.0% 8.1% 11.5%

15 6 20

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

119 69 170

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77. What is your gender?

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Male 46.9% 48.5% 54.7%

129 66 135

Female 53.1% 51.5% 45.3%

147 70 112

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

276 137 247

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