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Posted 11/19/98 by Heidi Kretser

Results of the Community Survey for the TIP TOP TOWN

    The following survey was designed for community residents interested in the future of the Town of Altamont and the Village of Tupper Lake. The answers and information provided was  completely anonymous. The results will be used to assess the status of Tupper Lake in relation to community development and economic opportunities. In addition, the information will be complied into a working paper for Town and Village officials and residents to use as a resource for future community projects. The participation of individuals in this survey was greatly appreciated.

    The survey is divided into three parts. Part A addresses the community services and recreational opportunities for the community. Part B pertains to business development appropriate for Tupper Lake, and Part C asks about your personal background. Throughout the survey, the Village of Tupper Lake and the Town of Altamont will be referred to together as "the community."

If you have any questions regarding the survey,

please call Heidi at 327-6989

Raw Data Results

All numbers represent percentages, including Non-Response (NR)

 

Section A - Community Development

(Please circle the number or letter of your response unless otherwise directed.)

A1. Overall, how does Tupper Lake today compare to how it was 5 years ago?

1.5%           21.2%     32.0%    30.5%      8.4%

Much     Somewhat      Stay the       Somewhat      Much

Better       Better            Same             Worse          Worse

A2. What qualities and characteristics of the area are of most importance to the Community? (Please rank the top three choices, Number 1 = the most important. Write the number on the line next to your answer.)

                                                    1st      2nd     3rd

a._____Friendly atmosphere . 22.7  22.5  19.7

b._____Rural character           4.9  7.9  13.8

c._____Relaxed lifestyle         8.9  19.2  21.2

d._____Scenic beauty             32.5  22.7  18.7

e._____Secure/Safe Feeling   24.6  18.2  16.3

f._____Other                           3.0      1.5      0.5

 

A3. Please rate the following community goods and services by circling the number

that best represents your opinion

Excellent                  Good               Average                Poor

      1                             2                        3                          4                 NR

a. Schools   23.2  46.8   21.7   3.0  5.4

b. Police protection  11.3  36.5  38.4  11.3   2.5

c. Road construction/maintenance  2.0  16.7  39.4   39.8  1.0

d. Public water supply  26.1  45.3  20.2  3.9  4.4

e. Fire protection  50.2  36.5  12.3   -   1.0

f. Public sewage disposal system  21.2  40.9   24.6  5.9  7.4

g. Ambulance emergency service  52.7  34.5  9.9  1.5  1.0

h. Health/medical service  10.8  41.4   35.0  11.3  1.5

i. Professional services   8.9  32.0   46.8  8.9   3.4

j. Grocery shopping facilities  16.7  37.4  34.0  9.4   2.5

k. Indoor summer recreation facilities   0.5   3.0   20.7   69.5  6.4

l. Outdoor summer recreation facilities  18.2  33.0  31.0   15.3   2.5

m. Indoor winter recreation facilities    2.0   8.9  40.4   41.4  7.4

n. Outdoor winter recreation facilities  23.6  42.9  22.7    8.4   2.5

o. Access to wilderness areas   43.3  36.9 13.3    4.4    2.0

A4. Are there public facilities or services that are not present in the community which you feel should be made available?

a. No 28.6

b. Yes 45.3

NR 26.1

A5. How important are community organizations to the quality of life in Tupper Lake?

29.1      27.6      17.7      14.8       3.0      3.4      1.5

Very Important       Somewhat Important      Not at all important

A6. How important is active participation in community organizations or volunteer work to the quality of life in Tupper Lake?

29.1      36.0      14.3       9.4      3.9       3.0      0.5

Very Important       Somewhat Important      Not at all important

A7. How often do you participate in volunteer or community organizations?

a. Never 23.2  

b. Less than once a month   22.2

c. Once a month   18.2

d. 2-4 times a month   13.8

e. Once or more per week   16.3

NR    6.4

A8. Please circle the following community activities for which you have volunteered. (data not available yet)

a. Building the new track/field h. Chamber of Commerce events

b. Fire department i. Lion's Club

c. Rescue Squad j. Rotary Club

d. Civic Center Construction k. Business/Professional Women's Club.

e. Tupper Lake Pride l. Town-wide clean up day

f. Tupper Lake preservation society m. Church related events

 

A9. Have you ever attended a public meeting on planning or development in Tupper Lake?

a. yes 42.9 b. no 53.7   NR  3.4

 

A10. Would you be interested in attending a meeting or work session to plan for the improvement of Tupper Lake?

a. yes 56.2          b. no 34.5          c. maybe 1.5          NR 7.9

 

A11. Should the community seek growth in the following areas? (Please circle the number that best represents your opinion).

Strongly Agree      Agree      Neutral      Disagree      Strongly Disagree

          1             2             3             4              5             6             7              NR

a. Permanent residences 28.6  15.8  10.3   23.2  3.4   2.0   3.0  13.8

b. Second home development 15.8   15.8  11.3  29.6  5.9   3.9   3.4  14.3

c. Light industry   45.8  24.1  11.8   4.9   0.5   2.0   2.5   8.4

d. Heavy industry  26.6  10.8   7.9  13.8  4.4   8.9  16.7  10.8

e. New retail stores   50.2  15.8  9.9  8.9  2.0   1.0  2.0  10.3

f. Affordable Housing 26.5  16.3  12.3  18.2  5.9   2.0  7.9  10.8

g. New recreational areas/facilities 47.3  19.2  10.3  9.9  2.0   -   1.0   10.3

h. Growth of open spaces/views   28.6  17.2  11.8  16.7  3.4   3.0   4.4  14.8

i. Tax base   37.9  18.2  8.9  19.2 1.0   2.0   1.5   11.3

j. Jobs   68.0  12.8  8.9   4.4   1.0   -    0.5   4.4

k. Recreation/tourist visits   46.8   24.1  8.9  4.4   1.0  0.5  2.5  11.8

l. Population   23.2  10.8   12.8  25.1 5.9  3.0   5.4  13.8

 

A12. From the list above choose the #1 priority for growth in the community

a. Permanent residences   1.0

b.Second home development  2.5

c. Light industry  17.2

d. Heavy industry  5.9

e. New retail stores  8.9

f. Affordable Housing  1.0

g. New recreational areas/facilities 6.9

h. Growth of open spaces/views 1.5

i. Tax base 7.9

j. Jobs 25.1

k.  Recreation/tourist visits  5.4

l. Population 1.0

m. 5.9

NR 9.9

A13. Where should development predominantly occur?

a. Within the Village of Tupper Lake 19.2

b. Scattered throughout the Town of Altamont 59.6

c. Outside the village but in one concentrated area 14.8

NR 6.4

 

A14. Indicate how often anyone in your household participates in the following

activities during the appropriate season by marking the appropriate column.

Activity 1. Never 2. Less than once a month 3. One-three times a month 4. Once or more a week NR

(non-response)
a. swimming 13.8 16.3 20.7 37.4 11.8
b. hiking 13.3 32.5 26.6 17.7 9.9
c. fishing 23.6 22.7 26.6 16.3 10.8
d. motor boating 31.5 18.7 12.3 23.6 13.8
e. tubing/water skiing 48.3 18.2 8.4 10.3 14.8
f. jet-skiing 70.4 7.4 3.4 3.0 15.8
g. mountain biking 44.3 16.7 13.3 10.8 14.8
h. car camping 58.6 16.3 6.4 2.0 16.7
i. back country camping 52.2 24.6 5.4 1.5 16.3
j. ice skating 36 24.1 12.8 12.8 14.3
k. cross country skiing 43.3 17.2 13.8 11.8 13.8
l. downhill skiing 43.3 9.9 12.3 20.7 13.8
m. snow boarding 61.1 6.4 3.0 12.3 17.2
n. snowshoeing 55.2 13.8 10.8 3.4 16.7
o. snowmobiling 53.2 10.3 7.4 13.3 15.8
p. hunting 37.9 11.3 16.7 20.7 13.3
q. picnicking 12.8 36.9 23.2 12.8 14.3
r. tennis 67.0 10.3 3.4 3.4 15.8
s. bowling 53.7 19.2 4.4 6.4 16.3
t. golf 50.2 14.3 7.9 14.8 12.8
u. rock climbing 75.9 5.4 1.0 .5 17.2
v. ice climbing 81.8 1.5 - - 16.7
w. bird watching 44.8 14.8 8.4 19.2 13.3
x. mini-golf 59.1 17.2 4.9 1.5 17.2
y. Team Sports: baseball, soccer, football, hockey, volleyball, etc. 42.4 5.4 5.4 22.7 24.1
z. Other:   - 1.5 8.9 89.7

 

 

A15. Are there recreational facilities which are not present in the Community which you feel should be made available?

a. No 37.4

b. Yes 42.4

c. .5

NR 19.7

A16. The goals of the community should be: (Please circle the number which best represents your opinion)

 

Strongly Agree       Agree         Neutral         Disagree           Strongly Disagree

           1             2            3             4             5            6              7                NR

a. Stay the same 4.4    1.0   3.9     4.4      10.8      15.8   47.8     11.8

b. Expand existing businesses   43.8    14.3    16.7     9.9    1.5     1.5    2.5   9.9

c. Attract new businesses    65.5   13.8   10.3     2.5    0.5   1.5      1.5     4.4

d. Expand recreation facilities 47.3    16.3   11.3   12.8     1.0    1.5   2.0     7.9

e. Develop new forestry-oriented activities   25.6   21.2   17.2   16.3   5.9   2.0  2.0    9.9

f. Attract more seasonal residents  30.5   19.7   10.8   15.8   6.4   4.9  3.0   8.9

g. Promote larger industry-oriented business 32.0    9.9   7.4   13.3 8.4  5.9  10.8    12.3

h. Revitalize uptown and the junction shops 52.2  18.7  12.3 6.9   0.5  1.0  0.5    7.9

i. Beautify the town   59.6    13.8   11.3   5.9    1.5   1.5    -        6.4

j. Improve access to natural areas   36.0   20.7   13.8   16.3   1.5   1.5   1.0    9.4

k. Provide jobs for youth  51.7    15.8   15.8   7.4   1.5   0.5    -    7.4

l. Inter-community support and cooperation 48.8   20.7   10.8   7.9   1.0   1.0   1.0   8.9

(With Saranac Lake, Long Lake, etc)

 

A17. From the list above choose the #1 priority for the community

a. Stay the same  2.0

b. Expand existing businesses 1.5

c. Attract new businesses 31.5

d. Expand recreation facilities 3.5

e. Develop new forestry-oriented activities 2.5

f. Attract more seasonal residents  1.5

g. Promote larger industry-oriented business 5.5

h. Revitalize uptown and the junction shops 7.5

i.  Beautify the town 13.5

j. Improve access to natural areas 1.5

k. Provide jobs for youth 7.0

l. Inter-community support and cooperation 4.5

NR 12.0

 

A18. Community revenues should be spent on:

Strongly Agree        Agree       Neutral          Disagree         Strongly Disagree

      1              2                3              4                5               6             7             NR

a. Marketing for tourism   27.6     23.6   16.3  13.3   4.4   2.5   3.4     8.9

b. New railroad depot 15.8    11.8   11.8   19.2    5.4   8.9   17.7    9.4

c. Youth center 23.6   16.7    23.6   18.7   3.4   1.0   4.9   7.9

d Educational resources 32.5    23.2   17.7   12.8   2.0    0.5   3.0   8.4

e. Forest management 11.3   12.3   18.7   29.6   6.4    4.4   7.9    9.4

f. Physically improve buildings   34.0   19.7   19.2   12.3   3.4   2.0   2.0   7.4

g. Historically or culturally significant sites 22.2  20.7   21.7   19.2   3.4   2.5   1.5  8.9

h Shorelines 40.9    20.5   13.8   10.8    3.4   2.5   1.0   7.4

i. Nature trails 30.5  22.7   16.3  16.7   2.5   2.0   0.5   8.9

j. Biking trails   28.1    21.7   14.3   19.7   4.4   1.0   2.0   8.9

k Beaches   38.4    21.7    15.3   11.8   2.0   1.5   0.5    8.9

l. Camping areas 28.1  19.2   16.3   19.2    3.4   2.5   1.0   10.3

m. Historical museum 19.7    15.3   14.3   28.6   6.4   2.5   3.4   9.9

n. Agricultural lands 5.9    7.9   13.3   32.5   10.8   4.9    13.3   11.3

o. Open space areas   13.3    7.9   15.3    32.5   6.4    5.9   7.4   11.3

p. Wetlands/Swamps 7.9  7.9  10.8   29.1   6.4   7.9   18.2   11.8

q. Water quality of lakes, streams, and ponds 37.9   20.7   13.8   12.8   2.5   1.5   2.5   8.4

r. Local land-use planning   24.6    15.8   24.6   16.7   3.4   1.0   3.4  10.3

s. Community development planning   33.0   24.6   17.2   10.3    1.5   -    3.0    10.5

 

A19. From the list above, choose the #1 priority for local tax spending.

a. Marketing for tourism 14.8

b. New railroad depot 2.5

c. Youth center 6.4

d. Educational resources 9.4

e. Forest management .5

f. Physically improve buildings 8.4

g. Historically or culturally significant sites 2.0

h.  Shorelines 1.5

i. Nature trails 5.4

j. Biking trails 1.0

k. Beaches 1.5

l.  Camping areas 3.0

m. Historical museum 1.0

n. Agricultural lands .5

o. Open space areas --

p. Wetlands/Swamps --

q. Water quality of lakes, streams, and ponds 6.9

r. Local land-use planning  2.0

s. Community development planning 12.8

 

A20. If Tupper Lake could make one change, what do you think it should be? (Please, write your answer in the space provided)

 

Section B- Business Development

B1. Where do you usually go to buy or access the following items or services? (Next to each item, write the number of the place where you most often purchase the good or service.)

1. Tupper Lake 3. Lake Placid 5. Plattsburgh 7. Other 9. I don't buy

2. Saranac Lake 4. Massena 6. Mail Order 8. Other this item

  Tupper Lake Saranac Lake Lake Placid Mass & P’burgh Mail Order Other&>1 Places Don’t Buy NR
FOOD                
a. major or weekly food shopping 87.2 .5 .5 6.9 - 3.4   1.5
b. restaurants/eating out 53.7 8.4 17.2 6.4 - 5.9 1.5 6.9
c. fast food 62.1 7.4 1.0 3.9 - 2.5 13.3 9.4
d. gourmet items 7.4 3.0 12.3 22.2 5.4 5.4 33.0 11.3
CONSUMER ITEMS                
e. gifts 24.1 1.0 6.4 31.0 15.8 11.8 1.5 8.4
f. adult's clothing 14.3 3.4 3.9 40.9 17.2 11.8 .5 7.9
g. children's clothing 13.8 2.0 3.0 30.0 8.4 9.4 20.7 12.8
h. footwear/shoes 11.8 2.0 8.9 40.4 12.8 15.8 .5 7.9
i. used cars 27.1 10.8 .5 7.9 - 12.8 25.1 15.8
j. new cars 12.8 14.3 1.0 12.8 - 24.6 19.7 14.8
k. recreation/sporting equipment 18.7 3.9 5.4 25.1 12.3 10.8 12.3 11.3
l. furniture 25.1 11.8 .5 22.2 4.9 12.3 9.9 13.3
m. appliances 30.5 4.9 1.0 35.5 1.5 11.8 5.4 9.4
n. hardware 75.9 1.0 - 6.4 .5 6.9 2.0 7.4
o. computer hardware/software 4.4 2.0 - 23.2 17.2 10.3 26.6 16.3
p. office supplies 10.8 3.0 - 34.0 2.5 8.9 27.1 13.8
q. handicrafts/hand made goods 26.1 2.0 7.4 15.3 1.5 10.8 24.6 12.3
ENTERTAINMENT                
r. plays/theater 9.4 6.9 30.5 3.0 - 11.8 24.1 14.3
s. movies 40.9 - 25.1 4.9 - 6.9 13.3 8.9
t. music 12.8 3.9 10.8 15.8 13.8 12.3 17.7 12.8
u. video rental 72.9 .5 - - - 2.5 14.3 9.9
v. art 9.9 .5 9.9 3.4 2.0 10.8 44.8 18.7
w. outdoor activity 58.6 2.0 2.0 3.9 - 14.3 9.4 9.9
SERVICES                
x. doctor 41.9 37.4 1.5 2.5 - 11.8 1.0 3.9
y. dentist 62.6 11.8 4.4 2.5 - 9.4 2.0 7.4
z. eye doctor 47.8 10.8 1.5 14.8 - 13.3 3.9 7.9
aa. legal/accounting services 59.1 3.4 3.0 3.9 - 12.3 10.8 7.4
bb. banking 87.7 3.4 - .5 - 3.9 .5 3.9
cc. dry cleaning/laundry 40.9 17.7 - 1.5 - 3.4 23.2 13.3
dd. haircut/hair styling 75.9 3.9 1.0 2.5 - 7.4 3.0 6.4
ee. repair services 71.4 5.9 1.5 3.0 - 7.4 4.4 6.4

 

 

B2. In your opinion, what are the most important things that could be done to improve shopping in Tupper Lake? (Circle the number that represents your opinion.)

Very Important                  Not    Sure               Not Important          

            1               2            3               4               5                  NR

a. New retail businesses   57.1    19.  7 8.9   2.5    3.0   8.9

b. Improve customer services  37.4   22.7   17.2   5.4   4.9  12.3

c. Physically improve buildings   41.4   22.2   16.3   5.9   4.4   9.9

d. Improve parking   19.2   20.2   21.7   14.8   12.3   11.8

e. Improve feeling of security 8.9   13.3   22.2    19.2   22.2   14.3

f. Improve cleanliness   28.6    32.0   17.2   7.4   4.9   9.9

g. Improve public transportation    20.2   18.2   20.7   8.9   19.7   12.3

h. Increase variety of retail goods   59.1  21.7   5.9   1.5   2.0  9.9

I. Lower prices of retail goods    39.9   24.1   16.3   4.4   6.4   8.9

j. Coordinate store hours 30.5   21.2   21.7   8.4  6.4   11.8

k. Keep stores open later in evenings   27.6   24.1   21.2  7.9   7.4   11.8

l. Keep stores open longer on Saturdays 25.1   21.7   23.2   8.4   9.9   11.8

m. Improve quality of restaurants  47.8    25.1   10.8  4.9    2.5   8.9

n. Improve variety of restaurants 43.8    25.1   12.3    6.4   3.0  9.4

o. Improve quality of service business  28.1   24.1   25.1   4.9   4.9   12.8

p. Increase variety of service business   27.6   27.1   21.7   6.4   3.4   13.8

q. Lower prices of service business   25.1   26.6   25.6   5.4   5.4   11.8

 

B3. From the list above choose the #1 most important improvement.

Please write the letter here

a. New retail businesses 27.1

b.  Improve customer services 3.4

c. Physically improve buildings 8.4

d. Improve parking 1.0

e. Improve feeling of security 1.0

f. Improve cleanliness 3.0

g. Improve public transportation 1.5

h. Increase variety of retail goods 11.3

i. Lower prices of retail goods 8.9

j. Coordinate store hours 2.0

k. Keep stores open later in evenings 1.0

l.  Keep stores open longer on Saturdays 1.5

m. Improve quality of restaurants 3.9

n. Improve variety of restaurants 3.0

o. Improve quality of service business 1.5

p. Increase variety of service business 1.5

q. Lower prices of service business .5

r. Other 1.0

NR 18.7

B4. Which businesses/development are appropriate in Tupper Lake?

Very Appropriate      Appropriate           Not Sure            Not  Appropriate       Not at all Appropriate

                 1                        2                             3                               4                                      5                      NR

a. Wood products  64.5 19.7    6.9   0.5   0.5   7.9

b. Retail/Shops   59.1    26.1  4.9   - -   9.9

c. Manufacturing   33.5   29.6   15.8  6.9   4.4   9.9

d. Scientific Research  30.5   20.2   25.1  6.4   4.4   13.3

e. Health Industry   39.9   28.1   16.3   2.5   2.0   11.3

f. Tourism/Recreation   69.0   16.3   4.4   1.0   2.0   7.4

h. Arts and Cultural  29.1   28.6   20.2   6.9   3.9   11.3

i. Other 5.9 - - - - 94.1

B5. In your opinion, what is the most appropriate business/development?

a. Wood products   11.3

b.  Retail/Shops   12.8

c. Manufacturing   14.8

d. Scientific Research   4.4

e. Health Industry   2.0

f. Tourism/Recreation   26.6

h. Arts and Cultural     --

i. Other   6.9

NR   21.2

B6. What should Tupper Lake be doing to attract this type of business? ( not available )

B7. Members of your family and community who might work at the types of businesses and/or development you chose could benefit from and participate in the following job training options:

Strongly Agree        Agree          Neutral          Disagree           Strongly Disagree

             1                       2                    3                      4                                 5                           NR

a. Daytime workshops   20.2   15.3   34.0   2.0   2.5   26.1

b. Three day/weekend workshops   16.3   19.7   31.0  3.4   3.0   26.6

c. On the job training   37.9   19.7   15.3  .5 2  .0   24.6

d. Courses at NCCC   28.1   21.7   22.2   3.0   2.0   23.2

e. No training necessary   3.9   4.4   20.2   6.9   27.6   36.9

f. Other  2.0    -     1.5    -   -    96.6

B8. What size business is appropriate for this area?

Too Small         Small           Just Right         Big          Too Big

        1                     2                      3                4                   5                NR

a. 1-5 employees   27.1   15.3   33.0    -   .5    24.1

b. 6-10 employees   13.8    17.2   42.9   1.5    0.5   24.1

c. 11-20 employees  8.9 9.4   51.2   5.4   2.0   23.2

d. 21-50 employees   4.4    5.9   50.2 10.8   5.9   22.7

e 50 and over   1.0    1.5  39.9   13.3   20.2   24.1

B9. How appropriate are the following development scenarios for Tupper Lake?

Very Appropriate      Appropriate       Not Sure      Appropriate      Not at all Appropriate

            1                              2                      3                      4                                5                           NR

a. Development that primarily provides

jobs for current residents.   65.0    18.2  4.4    2.5   3.4   6.4

b. Development that provides jobs for

and attracts new residents to the area.   51.7   20.7   12.8   2.0   4.9   7.9

c. Development that facilitates additional

growth such as new homes and more services.   51.7   20.7   12.8   3.9   2.0   8.9

d. Development that demands new facilities or an

upgrade on existing sewage, electrical, water, and

other community facilities.   26.1   23.6   25.6   7.4   6.4   8.4

e. Development that increases the tax base.   53.2   18.7   10.3   3.9   5.4   8.4

f. Development that, over time, will increase the cost

of services (sewage, electrical, schools, road

maintenance, etc.) in the community.   7.9   12.3   26.1   16.7  28.6   8.4

 

Section C.- Personal Background

(Please circle the letter of your response)

C1. Where did you grow up?

a. Tupper Lake: 53.2 

b. Tri-Lakes: 2.5

c. Adirondacks: 3.4

d. NYS, not Adirondacks: 27.6

e. Outside NYS: 11.8

NR 1.5

C2. Are you a year-round or seasonal resident?

a. Year-round: 84.7

b. Seasonal: 13.3

NR: 1.0

C3. How long have you lived here?

a. 0-5 years 7.4

b. 6-10 years 7.9

c. 11-20 years 15.3

d. More than 20 years 68.0

NR 1.5

C4. If a seasonal resident, how frequently do you come to the Tupper Lake area?

a. Three times or more each year: 8.9

b. Once each year: 3.4 

c. Twice a year: 0.5

d. Less than once each year: -

NR 87.2

C5. If a seasonal resident, when do you usually come to the area? (not available or not enough data)

a. Spring b. Summer c. Fall d. Winter

C6. Are you      50.7%      male or    42.2%    female?         or  husband and wife    2.0%         NR   4.4

C7. What is your age?

a. Under 18          b. 19-30 years           c. 31-64 years          d. 65 and over

     0.5                          5.4                                64.5                       28.1

NR 1.5

C8. What is your education level?

a. High school degree: 32.0 

b. Undergraduate degree: 17.2 

c. Technical degree: 4.9

d. Graduate degree: 22.7

e. Associates degree: 12.8

f. Other: 7.4

NR 3.0

C9. If you attended college or have a technical degree, please specify your area of study: (not available)

C10. What is your employment status?

a. Employed, full-time  51.2

b. Employed, numerous part-time jobs  1.5

c. Retired (skip to question C13)   29.6

d. Unemployed (skip to question C13)  1.5

e. Employed, part-time   9.4

f. Temporarily laid-off   0.0

g. Retired, re-employed   4.4

NR 2.5

C11. Which category best describes your occupation?

a. Clerical   6.9

b. Forest Industries   1.0

c. Education   6.4

d. Manufacturing   3.0

e. Retail/commercial   3.0

f. Construction   2.0

g. Motel/restaurant   .5

h. Guide/outfitter  -

i. Professional (medical, legal, insurance, etc)   18.2

j. Town, County, or State Government   15.3

k. Service (plumbing, garage mechanic, etc)   1.5

l. Other:  6.4

NR   36.0

C12. Where do you work?

a. Tupper Lake/Altamont:  39.4

b. Lake Placid:   0.5

c. Saranac Lake:   5.9

d. Other:   17.7

NR    36.5

C13. What is the approximate yearly gross income for your entire household?

a. Less than $10,000:  8.4

b. $10,000 - $19,999:   5.9

c. $20,000 - $34,999:   18.2

d. $35,000 - $59,999: 32.5

e. $60,000 and over: 28.1

NR   6.9

C14. How many persons in your household, including yourself, are employed?

0        30.5  

1       19.7  

2        36.9 

3        5.9

4         2.0   

5         .5    

6         .5

7         .5

NR   3.4

C15. How many persons are under age 18 in your household?

0          59.1

1          13.3

2           15.8

3          5.9

4          5.5

5           5

NR    5.4

C16. Which of the following apply to you? (Circle all that apply).

a. Own property in the community: 72.9

b. Own a business in the community: 1.0

c. Rent property in the community: 9.9

d. Other  15.3

NR           1.0

C17. What is your primary reason for living in the Adirondack Park? (Please rank the top three choices, Number 1 = the most important. Write the number on the line next to your answer.)

1st                 2nd                    3rd

a. Born here      19.7     6.9     8.9

b. Job is here       14.8      12.3     5.9

c. Small town life      15.3     18.2     19.7

d. Natural environment      20.7     11.3     9.8

e. Cost of living     1.0     3.9    7.4

f. Family is here     16.7     14.8      10.8

g Recreation opportunities       4.4     12.3       11.3

h Other     4.9      1.0     2.0

NR     2.5       19.2      24.6

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