Comprehensive Plan Survey

Please select the options that best describe you. Select all that apply. *

I live in Box Butte County

I work in Box Butte County

I study in Box Butte County

I do not live, work, or study in Box Butte County

Other (please specify)

If you selected "Other" above, please enter your answer(s) here.

Please enter the city (or ZIP code) of where you either primarily live, work, or study in Box Butte County or enter N/A if this does not apply to you. *

VISION: Questions 1-3 ask about your vision for the future of Box Butte County.

1. What makes Box Butte County a special place to live or work? (Please select all that apply)

Job opportunities

Housing choices

Cost of living

Quality of schools

Safety of neighborhoods

County services and programs

Shopping options

Health care options

Recreation opportunities

Other (please specify)

If you selected "Other" above, please enter your answer(s) here.

2. Can you think of anything that would make Box Butte County more livable?

3. How would you like to see the county improve over the next 20 to 30 years?

ENERGY: Questions 4-9 are related to energy. Nebraska State Statute requires the Comprehensive Plan to include an Energy Element. The Energy Element must assess energy infrastructure and use by sector, including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors; must evaluate the use of renewable energy resources; and must promote energy conservation measures that benefit the community.

4. How supportive are you of the following types of energy sources in the county?

	Unsupportive	Somewhat Unsupportive	Neutral	Somewhat Supportive	Supportive
Solar	Solar - Unsupportive	Solar - Somewhat Unsupportive	Solar - Neutral	Solar - Somewhat Supportive	Solar - Supportive
Wind	Wind - Unsupportive	Wind - Somewhat Unsupportive	Wind - Neutral	Wind - Somewhat Supportive	Wind - Supportive
Geothermal (produced from heat in the earth)	Geothermal (produced from heat in the earth) - Unsupportive	Geothermal (produced from heat in the earth) - Somewhat Unsupportive	Geothermal (produced from heat in the earth) - Neutral	Geothermal (produced from heat in the earth) - Somewhat Supportive	Geothermal (produced from heat in the earth) - Supportive
Bioenergy (produced from plants)	Bioenergy (produced from plants) - Unsupportive	Bioenergy (produced from plants) - Somewhat Unsupportive	Bioenergy (produced from plants) - Neutral	Bioenergy (produced from plants) - Somewhat Supportive	Bioenergy (produced from plants) - Supportive
Hydroelectric (produced using water)	Hydroelectric (produced using water) - Unsupportive	Hydroelectric (produced using water) - Somewhat Unsupportive	Hydroelectric (produced using water) - Neutral	Hydroelectric (produced using water) - Somewhat Supportive	Hydroelectric (produced using water) - Supportive
Nuclear	Nuclear - Unsupportive	Nuclear - Somewhat Unsupportive	Nuclear - Neutral	Nuclear - Somewhat Supportive	Nuclear - Supportive
Petroleum (gasoline)	Petroleum (gasoline) - Unsupportive	Petroleum (gasoline) - Somewhat Unsupportive	Petroleum (gasoline) - Neutral	Petroleum (gasoline) - Somewhat Supportive	Petroleum (gasoline) - Supportive
Coal	Coal - Unsupportive	Coal - Somewhat Unsupportive	Coal - Neutral	Coal - Somewhat Supportive	Coal - Supportive
Natural Gas	Natural Gas - Unsupportive	Natural Gas - Somewhat Unsupportive	Natural Gas - Neutral	Natural Gas - Somewhat Supportive	Natural Gas - Supportive

If there are other types of energy sources you would be supportive of in the county, please enter them here.

5. How supportive are you of the county updating its zoning code and creating development standards to address new alternative/renewable energy infrastructure? For example: solar farms, community solar, residential rooftop solar panels, wind farms, electric vehicle charging stations?

Unsupportive

Somewhat Unsupportive

Neutral

Somewhat Supportive

Supportive

6. Do you feel the energy system in the county is sufficiently resilient?

Yes

If no, explain why.

7. Do you think energy sources other than fossil fuels are the future of energy production?

Yes

If no, explain why.

8. Should the county play a role in supporting alternative energy sources?

Yes

If yes, what type of support?

9. How important is electric vehicle charging infrastructure to you?

Unimportant

Somewhat Unimportant

Neutral

Somewhat Important

Important

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Questions 10 and 11 are about economic development.

10. How satisfied are you with the following consumer business types in the county?

	Dissatisfied	Somewhat Dissatisfied	Neutral	Somewhat Satisfied	Satisfied
Retail stores	Retail stores - Dissatisfied	Retail stores - Somewhat Dissatisfied	Retail stores - Neutral	Retail stores - Somewhat Satisfied	Retail stores - Satisfied
Personal services (salon, dry cleaner, bank, etc.)	Personal services (salon, dry cleaner, bank, etc.) - Dissatisfied	Personal services (salon, dry cleaner, bank, etc.) - Somewhat Dissatisfied	Personal services (salon, dry cleaner, bank, etc.) - Neutral	Personal services (salon, dry cleaner, bank, etc.) - Somewhat Satisfied	Personal services (salon, dry cleaner, bank, etc.) - Satisfied
Convenience stores	Convenience stores - Dissatisfied	Convenience stores - Somewhat Dissatisfied	Convenience stores - Neutral	Convenience stores - Somewhat Satisfied	Convenience stores - Satisfied
Restaurants	Restaurants - Dissatisfied	Restaurants - Somewhat Dissatisfied	Restaurants - Neutral	Restaurants - Somewhat Satisfied	Restaurants - Satisfied
Hotels	Hotels - Dissatisfied	Hotels - Somewhat Dissatisfied	Hotels - Neutral	Hotels - Somewhat Satisfied	Hotels - Satisfied
Entertainment venues	Entertainment venues - Dissatisfied	Entertainment venues - Somewhat Dissatisfied	Entertainment venues - Neutral	Entertainment venues - Somewhat Satisfied	Entertainment venues - Satisfied
National / chain businesses	National / chain businesses - Dissatisfied	National / chain businesses - Somewhat Dissatisfied	National / chain businesses - Neutral	National / chain businesses - Somewhat Satisfied	National / chain businesses - Satisfied
Locally owned businesses	Locally owned businesses - Dissatisfied	Locally owned businesses - Somewhat Dissatisfied	Locally owned businesses - Neutral	Locally owned businesses - Somewhat Satisfied	Locally owned businesses - Satisfied

11. What should the county do to help support agriculture in the region?

COMMUNITY FACILITIES: Questions 12 and 13 are about community facilities.

12. How satisfied are you with the following community facilities in the county?

	Dissatisfied	Somewhat Dissatisfied	Neutral	Somewhat Satisfied	Satisfied
Parks	Parks - Dissatisfied	Parks - Somewhat Dissatisfied	Parks - Neutral	Parks - Somewhat Satisfied	Parks - Satisfied
Community centers	Community centers - Dissatisfied	Community centers - Somewhat Dissatisfied	Community centers - Neutral	Community centers - Somewhat Satisfied	Community centers - Satisfied
Public pools	Public pools - Dissatisfied	Public pools - Somewhat Dissatisfied	Public pools - Neutral	Public pools - Somewhat Satisfied	Public pools - Satisfied
Libraries	Libraries - Dissatisfied	Libraries - Somewhat Dissatisfied	Libraries - Neutral	Libraries - Somewhat Satisfied	Libraries - Satisfied
Museums	Museums - Dissatisfied	Museums - Somewhat Dissatisfied	Museums - Neutral	Museums - Somewhat Satisfied	Museums - Satisfied
Cultural centers	Cultural centers - Dissatisfied	Cultural centers - Somewhat Dissatisfied	Cultural centers - Neutral	Cultural centers - Somewhat Satisfied	Cultural centers - Satisfied

13. If you are unsatisfied with any community facilities in the county, why? (Please select all that apply)

Condition

Not enough

Difficult to access (either physically or hours of operation)

Lack of amenities

Doesn’t feel safe

Too expensive

No activities for my age or ability

Other (please specify)

If you selected "Other" above, please enter your response here.

ENVIRONMENT: Questions 14-17 are about the environment.

14. How concerned are you about the following hazards in the county?

	Not Concerned	Somewhat Unconcerned	Neutral	Somewhat Concerned	Concerned
Wildfire	Wildfire - Not Concerned	Wildfire - Somewhat Unconcerned	Wildfire - Neutral	Wildfire - Somewhat Concerned	Wildfire - Concerned
High winds	High winds - Not Concerned	High winds - Somewhat Unconcerned	High winds - Neutral	High winds - Somewhat Concerned	High winds - Concerned
Heavy rain	Heavy rain - Not Concerned	Heavy rain - Somewhat Unconcerned	Heavy rain - Neutral	Heavy rain - Somewhat Concerned	Heavy rain - Concerned
Extreme heat	Extreme heat - Not Concerned	Extreme heat - Somewhat Unconcerned	Extreme heat - Neutral	Extreme heat - Somewhat Concerned	Extreme heat - Concerned
Dam/reservoir failure	Dam/reservoir failure - Not Concerned	Dam/reservoir failure - Somewhat Unconcerned	Dam/reservoir failure - Neutral	Dam/reservoir failure - Somewhat Concerned	Dam/reservoir failure - Concerned
Flood	Flood - Not Concerned	Flood - Somewhat Unconcerned	Flood - Neutral	Flood - Somewhat Concerned	Flood - Concerned
Drought	Drought - Not Concerned	Drought - Somewhat Unconcerned	Drought - Neutral	Drought - Somewhat Concerned	Drought - Concerned
Hazardous materials incidents/spills	Hazardous materials incidents/spills - Not Concerned	Hazardous materials incidents/spills - Somewhat Unconcerned	Hazardous materials incidents/spills - Neutral	Hazardous materials incidents/spills - Somewhat Concerned	Hazardous materials incidents/spills - Concerned
Landslide/mudflow	Landslide/mudflow - Not Concerned	Landslide/mudflow - Somewhat Unconcerned	Landslide/mudflow - Neutral	Landslide/mudflow - Somewhat Concerned	Landslide/mudflow - Concerned
Power outage	Power outage - Not Concerned	Power outage - Somewhat Unconcerned	Power outage - Neutral	Power outage - Somewhat Concerned	Power outage - Concerned

If there are other hazards you are concerned about in the county, please list them here.

15. How can the county help you better prepare for these hazards? (Please select all that apply)

Provide effective emergency notifications and communications in a disaster

Offer training and education to residents and business owners on how to reduce risk

Provide community outreach regarding emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures

Create awareness of special needs and vulnerable populations

Other (please specify)

If you selected "Other" above, please enter your response here.

16. Do you have concerns about water sustainability in the county?

Yes

If yes, what are they and why?

17. If there any environmental conditions that you see in your community that might affect health and quality of life, please describe them here.

LAND USE: Questions 18 and 19 are about land use.

18. Land uses describe the areas where we live, work, shop, and play. Some common types of land uses are listed below. Thinking about these land uses in the county, please rate whether you think there is too much, about the right amount, or not enough.

	Too Much	About the Right Amount	Not Enough
Commercial (includes things like retail stores, grocery stores, restaurants, and banks)	Commercial (includes things like retail stores, grocery stores, restaurants, and banks) - Too Much	Commercial (includes things like retail stores, grocery stores, restaurants, and banks) - About the Right Amount	Commercial (includes things like retail stores, grocery stores, restaurants, and banks) - Not Enough
Office (includes professional offices and medical offices)	Office (includes professional offices and medical offices) - Too Much	Office (includes professional offices and medical offices) - About the Right Amount	Office (includes professional offices and medical offices) - Not Enough
Residential (includes all types of housing)	Residential (includes all types of housing) - Too Much	Residential (includes all types of housing) - About the Right Amount	Residential (includes all types of housing) - Not Enough
Mixed-Use (a mix of commercial, office, and residential uses)	Mixed-Use (a mix of commercial, office, and residential uses) - Too Much	Mixed-Use (a mix of commercial, office, and residential uses) - About the Right Amount	Mixed-Use (a mix of commercial, office, and residential uses) - Not Enough
Industrial (includes things like manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing)	Industrial (includes things like manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing) - Too Much	Industrial (includes things like manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing) - About the Right Amount	Industrial (includes things like manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing) - Not Enough
Parks & Recreation (includes parks with sport fields and recreation centers)	Parks & Recreation (includes parks with sport fields and recreation centers) - Too Much	Parks & Recreation (includes parks with sport fields and recreation centers) - About the Right Amount	Parks & Recreation (includes parks with sport fields and recreation centers) - Not Enough
Open Space (includes preserved natural land with no programmed activities)	Open Space (includes preserved natural land with no programmed activities) - Too Much	Open Space (includes preserved natural land with no programmed activities) - About the Right Amount	Open Space (includes preserved natural land with no programmed activities) - Not Enough
Agricultural (includes cropland and grazing land)	Agricultural (includes cropland and grazing land) - Too Much	Agricultural (includes cropland and grazing land) - About the Right Amount	Agricultural (includes cropland and grazing land) - Not Enough

19. If there are any specific land use issues or challenges that you think the county should address, please describe them here.

TRANSPORTATION: Questions 20 and 21 are about transportation.

20. What modes of transportation do you currently use within the county? (Please select all that apply)

Gas vehicle

Electric vehicle

Hybrid vehicle

Motorcycle

Bus

Bicycle

Walk

Other (please specify

If you selected "Other" above, please enter your answer(s) here.

21. What modes of transportation would you like to use within the county in the future? (Please select all that apply)

Gas vehicle

Electric vehicle

Hybrid vehicle

Autonomous (self-driving) vehicle

Train

Motorcycle

Bus

Bicycle

Walk

Other (please specify

If you selected "Other" above, please enter your answer(s) here.

TECHNOLOGY: Questions 22-24 are about technology.

22. What type of home internet connection do you have?

Satellite

Fiber Optic

Cable

Cellular (5G)

DSL

Other – Please specify

If you selected "Other" above, please enter your answer(s) here.

23. Are you currently satisfied with the capacity and speed of your internet connection?

Yes

24. Are there other types of technology tools/resources that you believe would benefit the county the most? If so, describe them here.

DEMOGRAPHICS: Questions 25-36 are about you and your household, and are optional. They are meant to help us learn about who is taking the survey. If you don't know the answer or prefer not to answer, feel free to skip any or all of them.

25. How old are you?

Under 18

18 - 24 years old

25 - 40 years old

41 - 55 years old

56 – 65 years old

65+ years old

26. Which range best describes your household income?

Less than $24,999

$25,000 to $34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 or more

27. How many children are in your household?

28. How many people, including yourself, live in your household?

29. What is your marital status?

Married

Never married

Divorced

Separated

Widowed

Domestic partnership

30. Which of the following best describes you?

White/Caucasian

Native American

African-American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Hispanic or Latino

Non-Hispanic Latino

Two or more

Other (please specify)

If you selected "Other" above, please enter your answer(s) here.

31. What is your level of education?

Less than high school

High school (including GED)

Some college (no degree)

Technical certification

Associate's degree (2-year)

Bachelor's degree (4-year)

Master's degree and above

Other (please specify)

If you selected "Other" above, please enter your answer(s) here.

32. What is your employment status?

Full-time

Part-time

Contract or temporary

Unemployed

Unable to work

Self-employed

Homemaker

Student – College

Student – Primary School

Retired

Other (please specify)

If you selected "Other" above, please enter your answer(s) here.

33. Please indicate your proficiency level in the English language.

Fluent

Advanced

Intermediate

Basic

None

34. Do you consider yourself to have a disability?

Yes

35. Are you part of any civic organization, excluding religious groups?

Yes

If so, which ones?

36. Have you been asked to join organizations supporting your community's development?

Yes

If so, which ones?

Leave this field blank