We have a total 0f 258 surveys (meaning respondents began the survey) 150 completed the survey (including the paper based survey) Mayor Ruckel polled the high school students informally in a class room setting and the results are documented independently further in this presentation.
Most respondents live in or near Winfield
-37% newer residents indicates positive migration - 67% of the population has been in the community for 5 years or more
- High number of homeowners indicates vestment in the community
- Location and affordable housing are the primary drivers followed by “born and raised” & “family/friends” - Most reasons listed under “other” also fall under location, affordable housing & cost of living
Q5) How many people are in your household? 70% of respondents have children in the household. This indicates demand for schools, day care facilities, libraries, medical facilities, recreational, and eventually JOBS…. Q6) Location of employment 124 people work outside Lincoln County with only 81 people working in/around Winfield. This drives need for transportation, local jobs etc. 47 people are retired which means there is a likely need for medical services, public transportation and senior services. 38 people work elsewhere in Lincoln County
Q17) How would you like to see Winfield develop?
Quality of schools Employment opportunities Housing Quality of City services Recreation/entertainment Q18)Top Community Priorities
High School Polling About 80 high school students were polled in a class room setting. Q1) Why do you like to live here? Small town feeling Immediate family is here Everyone knows you here Land is affordable Sports facilities are good Lock and Dam 25
Q2) What would make you want to leave Winfield? Lack of entertainment Lack of jobs Education system is not good Strict traffic enforcement Lack of cultural arts Lack of sports programs No access to stores Drug activity Lack of diversity
Q3) What businesses do you want in Winfield Fast food; Library; Bowling Alley; Gym; Recycling Center Q4) What improvements do you want the City to make? Better roads Better planning and zoning Faster internet Stop light at 47&79 Larger school Additional exit in/out of school More student parking Beautification projects Clean up days
Q5) What type of development should we focus on bringing to Winfield? Small business (41) Agricultural (29) Historic preservation (27) Big box businesses (20) Entrepreneur opportunities (18) High tech manufacturing (18) Residential development (12) Manufacturing (10)
Q6) Prioritize the following list to indicate where the City should focus is spending. Entertainment options Reduce traffic and congestion Improve infrastructure (sewer, water, internet) Road repair/replacement Health care services Public safety Pedestrian access and sidewalks
Q7) What do you NOT want Winfield to become (or look like): Large City (Troy, O’Fallon, Wentzville) Small City High crime rates, lack of safety Place with no opportunity/jobs (“Build the Port”)
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