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 8.9b. Improve customer services
37.4 22.7 17.2 5.4 4.9 12.3c. Physically improve buildings
41.4 22.2 16.3 5.9 4.4 9.9d. Improve parking
19.2 20.2 21.7 14.8 12.3 11.8e. Improve feeling of security
8.9 13.3 22.2 19.2 22.2 14.3f. Improve cleanliness
28.6 32.0 17.2 7.4 4.9 9.9g. Improve public transportation
20.2 18.2 20.7 8.9 19.7 12.3h. Increase variety of retail goods
59.1 21.7 5.9 1.5 2.0 9.9I. Lower prices of retail goods
39.9 24.1 16.3 4.4 6.4 8.9j. Coordinate store hours
30.5 21.2 21.7 8.4 6.4 11.8k. Keep stores open later in evenings
27.6 24.1 21.2 7.9 7.4 11.8l. Keep stores open longer on Saturdays
25.1 21.7 23.2 8.4 9.9 11.8m. Improve quality of restaurants
47.8 25.1 10.8 4.9 2.5 8.9n. Improve variety of restaurants
43.8 25.1 12.3 6.4 3.0 9.4o. Improve quality of service business
28.1 24.1 25.1 4.9 4.9 12.8p. Increase variety of service business
27.6 27.1 21.7 6.4 3.4 13.8q. Lower prices of service business
25.1 26.6 25.6 5.4 5.4 11.8B3. 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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