Survey Results
Community Needs Assessment
What did we learn?
Education emerges as the strongest identified priority, with youth programs and job training as significant secondary concerns. The data reveals clear regional and demographic patterns in community needs.
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Published by Fieldguide Foundation
At a Glance
Top Priority
Education (38%)
834 of 2,210 respondents
Secondary
Youth Programs (30%)
663 responses
Completion Rate
69%
2,210 valid responses
Collection
Feb–Apr 2026
3-month fielding period
Key Findings
What the data tells us
These are the most significant patterns that emerged from the survey. Each finding is backed by specific questions and response data.
Education emerged as the strongest identified priority among respondents across all demographic segments.
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Respondents aged 18-34 selected youth programs at nearly double the rate of those 55+, indicating a generational divide in community investment preferences.
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Unlike education and youth programs, job training received relatively uniform support across urban (23%), suburban (25%), and rural (24%) areas.
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Community space was the least selected priority overall, but rural respondents selected it at 14% vs. 7% urban — suggesting different infrastructure needs.
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This survey was conducted by Fieldguide Foundation. Results are based on 2,210 responses collected between February 2026 and April 2026. Margin of error: ±2.1%. See Methodology for details.