Each year the city of Austin administers a community survey to assess satisfaction with the delivery of the major City Services and to help determine priorities for the community as part of the City's ongoing planning process. To find out more information about the Community Survey and to view the Survey Instruments, please refer to the attachments. The data set for the Community Survey captures data from 2015 through 2019.
This dataset has the following 251 columns:
| Column Name | API Column Name | Data Type | Sample Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| ID | id | text | 2015_1751 2019_10286 2016_4052 2015_957 2017_5362 view top 100 |
| Year | year | text | 2018 2017 2016 2015 2019 view top 100 |
| Method | method | text | Mail Web view top 100 |
| The City of Austin as a place to live | the_city_of_austin_as_a_place | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| The City of Austin as a place to work | the_city_of_austin_as_a_place_1 | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Don't Know view top 100 |
| The City of Austin as a place to raise children | the_city_of_austin_as_a_place_2 | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Don't Know Neutral Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| The City of Austin as a place to retire | the_city_of_austin_as_a_place_3 | text | Neutral Satisfied Dissatisfied Don't Know Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| The City of Austin as a place where I feel welcome | the_city_of_ausitn_as_a_place | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Overall quality of life in the city | overall_quality_of_life_in | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Which two items listed in Quality of Life do you think are Most Important for the City to provide? (Top Choice) | which_two_items_listed_in | text | Place to Live Overall quality of life Feel Welcome Raise Children Place to Work view top 100 |
| Which two items listed in Quality of Life do you think are Most Important for the City to provide? (2nd Choice) | which_two_items_listed_in_1 | text | Place to Live Overall quality of life Feel Welcome Place to Work Raise Children view top 100 |
| How well the City of Austin is planning growth | how_well_the_city_of_austin | text | Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Don't Know view top 100 |
| Job opportunities that match my skills | job_opportunities_that_match | text | Satisfied Neutral Very Satisfied Don't Know Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Access to quality child care you can afford | access_to_quality_child_care | text | Don't Know Neutral Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Access to affordable quality child care | access_to_affordable_quality | text | Don't Know Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Satisfied view top 100 |
| Access to quality health care you can afford | access_to_quality_health | text | Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Satisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Access to affordable quality health care | access_to_affordable_quality_1 | text | Don't Know Neutral Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Access to quality mental health care you can afford | access_to_quality_mental | text | Don't Know Neutral Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Access to healthy food you can afford | access_to_healthy_food_you | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Access to affordable quality food | access_to_affordable_quality_2 | text | Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Access to quality housing you can afford | access_to_quality_housing | text | Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Dissatisfied Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| Access to affordable quality housing | access_to_affordable_quality_3 | text | Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Don't Know Neutral Satisfied view top 100 |
| Availability of affordable housing for low/moderate income families | availability_of_affordable | text | Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Don't Know Neutral Satisfied view top 100 |
| Overall quality of development review, permitting and inspection services | overall_quality_of_development | text | Don't Know Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Satisfied view top 100 |
| Overall quality of planning and zoning services (Imagine Austin comprehensive plan, neighborhood/small area plans, zoning) | overall_quality_of_planning | text | Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Don't Know Satisfied view top 100 |
| Overall quality of planning, development review, permitting and inspection services | overall_quality_of_planning_1 | text | Neutral Dissatisfied Don't Know Satisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| City's effort to promote and assist small, minority and/or women-owned businesses | city_s_effort_to_promote | text | Don't Know Neutral Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Overall quality of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | overall_quality_of_the_austin | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Water and wastewater rates (cost) | water_and_wastewater_rates | text | Neutral Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| Value of services received from Austin Energy | value_of_services_received | text | Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Satisfied Don't Know view top 100 |
| Which THREE of the items listed under Economic Opportunity and Affordability do you think are most important for the City to provide? (Top priority) | which_three_of_the_items | text | Planning Growth Access to housing Access to healthy food Access to health care Job Opportunities view top 100 |
| Which THREE of the items listed under Economic Opportunity and Affordability do you think are most important for the City to provide? (2nd priority) | which_three_of_the_items_1 | text | Access to healthy food Access to health care Access to housing Planning Growth Quality of PAZ view top 100 |
| Which THREE of the items listed under Economic Opportunity and Affordability do you think are most important for the City to provide? (3rd priority) | which_three_of_the_items_2 | text | Quality of PAZ Planning Growth Value of AE Services Water Rates Access to health care view top 100 |
| Overall quality of city parks and recreation | overall_quality_of_city_parks | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Don't Know view top 100 |
| Quality of City of Austin Park facilities (includes recreation, senior, nature, cultural centers and museums) | quality_of_city_of_austin | text | Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Overall quality of City of Austin parks and recreation programs or classes offered by the City | overall_quality_of_city_of | text | Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Ease of accessing parks from your home | ease_of_accessing_parks_from | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Don't Know view top 100 |
| Number of City of Austin parks | number_of_city_of_austin | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Don't Know view top 100 |
| Access to City walking/biking trails | access_to_city_walking_biking | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Don't Know view top 100 |
| Number of City of Austin walking/biking trails | number_of_city_of_austin_1 | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Don't Know view top 100 |
| Appearance of City of Austin park grounds located in Austin | appearance_of_city_of_austin | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Overall satisfaction with City of Austin swimming pools | overall_satisfaction_with | text | Don't Know Satisfied Neutral Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Quality of youth athletic programs offered by the City | quality_of_youth_athletic | text | Don't Know Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Quality of adult athletic programs offered by the City | quality_of_adult_athletic | text | Don't Know Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Quality of outdoor athletic fields in City of Austin parks (soccer/baseball fields, tennis courts) | quality_of_outdoor_athletic | text | Satisfied Don't Know Neutral Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Cleanliness of city streets and public areas | cleanliness_of_city_streets | text | Satisfied Neutral Very Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Cleanliness of your neighborhood | cleanliness_of_your | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Energy Conservation program | energy_conservation_program | text | Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Overall quality of wastewater services provided by Austin Water | overall_quality_of_wastewater | text | Satisfied Neutral Very Satisfied Don't Know Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Overall management of stormwater runoff | overall_management_of | text | Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Dissatisfied Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| The water quality of lakes and streams | the_water_quality_of_lakes | text | Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Dissatisfied Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| Water Conservation programs within Austin | water_conservation_programs | text | Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Overall quality of drinking water provided by Austin Water | overall_quality_of_drinking | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Don't Know view top 100 |
| Quality of residential garbage collection | quality_of_residential_garbage | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Quality of residential yard waste collection | quality_of_residential_yard | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Household hazardous waste disposal service | household_hazardous_waste | text | Satisfied Don't Know Neutral Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Bulky item pick-up/removal services | bulky_item_pick_up_removal | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Quality of residential curbside recycling services | quality_of_residential | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Animal services (shelter, adoptions, animal control, etc.) | animal_services_shelter | text | Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Overall quality of health and human services provided by the City (social services, public health services, and restaurant inspections) | overall_quality_of_health | text | Don't Know Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Shot for Tots and Big Shots program (immunizations) | shot_for_tots_and_big_shots | text | Don't Know Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Medical assistance provided by EMS (overall quality of ambulance services) | medical_assistance_provided | text | Don't Know Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| I have frequent contact with friends and neighbors outside of my home | i_have_frequent_contact_with | text | Agree Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree view top 100 |
| Which THREE items in Health and Environment do you think are most important for the City to provide? (Top priority) | which_three_items_in_health | text | DrinkingWater CleanStreets QualityPARD None Chosen APHServices view top 100 |
| Which THREE items in Health and Environment do you think are most important for the City to provide? (2nd priority) | which_three_items_in_health_1 | text | CleanStreets DrinkingWater QualityPARD ResidentalGarbage CleanNeighborhoods view top 100 |
| Which THREE items in Health and Environment do you think are most important for the City to provide? (3rd priority) | which_three_items_in_health_2 | text | CleanStreets DrinkingWater QualityPARD APHServices QualityLakes view top 100 |
| Overall quality of fire services | overall_quality_of_fire | text | Satisfied Don't Know Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Timeliness of fire department response to emergency location (how quickly firefighters respond to emergencies) | timeliness_of_fire_department | text | Don't Know Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Flood control efforts | flood_control_efforts | text | Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Dissatisfied Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| Timeliness of EMS response to emergency location | timeliness_of_ems_response | text | Don't Know Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Overall quality of police services | overall_quality_of_police | text | Satisfied Neutral Very Satisfied Don't Know Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Speed of police response (how quickly police respond to emergencies) | speed_of_police_response | text | Satisfied Don't Know Neutral Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Enforcement of local traffic laws | enforcement_of_local_traffic | text | Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Don't Know Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| Overall quality of public safety services (i.e. police, fire and ambulance) | overall_quality_of_public | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Adequacy of street lighting in your community | adequacy_of_street_lighting | text | Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Satisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Enforcement of local codes and ordinances | enforcement_of_local_codes | text | Neutral Satisfied Don't Know Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Overall quality of municipal court services (i.e. traffic and parking ticket processing, misdemeanor court cases, fine collection) | overall_quality_of_municipal | text | Don't Know Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Water and wastewater utility response time to emergencies | water_and_wastewater_utility | text | Don't Know Satisfied Neutral Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| I feel safe in my neighborhood during the day | i_feel_safe_in_my_neighborhood | text | Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Don't Know view top 100 |
| I feel safe in my neighborhood at night | i_feel_safe_in_my_neighborhood_1 | text | Agree Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree view top 100 |
| I feel safe in my home | i_feel_safe_in_my_home | text | Agree Strongly Agree Neutral Don't Know Disagree view top 100 |
| I feel safe walking alone downtown during the day | i_feel_safe_walking_alone | text | Agree Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Don't Know view top 100 |
| I feel safe walking alone downtown at night | i_feel_safe_walking_alone_1 | text | Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Disagree Don't Know view top 100 |
| I feel safe in my workplace | i_feel_safe_in_my_workplace | text | Strongly Agree Agree Don't Know Neutral Disagree view top 100 |
| I feel safe in city parks | i_feel_safe_in_city_parks | text | Agree Neutral Strongly Agree Don't Know Disagree view top 100 |
| I feel prepared to help myself, my family, and my neighbors to respond to disasters and major emergencies | i_feel_prepared_to_help_myself | text | Agree Neutral Strongly Agree Don't Know Disagree view top 100 |
| I have access to information and education on disasters and other major emergencies | i_have_access_to_information | text | Agree Neutral Strongly Agree Don't Know Disagree view top 100 |
| I trust Austin Police Department (APD) | i_trust_austin_police | text | Agree Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Don't Know view top 100 |
| I trust Austin Fire Department (AFD) | i_trust_austin_fire_department | text | Agree Strongly Agree Neutral Don't Know Disagree view top 100 |
| I trust Emergency Medical Services (EMS) | i_trust_emergency_medical | text | Agree Strongly Agree Neutral Don't Know Disagree view top 100 |
| I am confident that in case of an emergency, my response will be delivered effectively | i_am_confident_that_in_case | text | Agree Strongly Agree Neutral Don't Know Disagree view top 100 |
| I have sufficient knowledge and understanding of community laws, codes, and ordinances | i_have_sufficient_knowledge | text | Agree Neutral Strongly Agree Don't Know Disagree view top 100 |
| I feel I was treated fairly during my enforcement process (arrests, tickets, warnings, code violations) | i_feel_i_was_treated_fairly | text | Don't Know Agree Neutral Strongly Agree Disagree view top 100 |
| I feel I was treated fairly during my judicial process (traffic and parking ticket processing, fine collections, misdemeanor court case appearances) | i_feel_i_was_treated_fairly_1 | text | Don't Know Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Disagree view top 100 |
| Which THREE of the items listed in Safety do you think are most important for the City to provide? (Top priority) | which_three_of_the_items_3 | text | None Chosen PoliceServices TrustAPD SafeHome SafeDuringNight view top 100 |
| Which THREE of the items listed in Safety do you think are most important for the City to provide? (2nd priority) | which_three_of_the_items_4 | text | SafeDuringNight TimelinessEMSResponse PoliceServices SafeWalkingDTNight TrustAPD view top 100 |
| Which THREE of the items listed in Safety do you think are most important for the City to provide? (3rd priority) | which_three_of_the_items_5 | text | TrustAPD TimelinessEMSResponse SafeDuringNight SafeHome TrustEMS view top 100 |
| Traffic flow on major highways (IH-35, Mopac Expy, US-183, Loop 360, SH- 71) | traffic_flow_on_major_highways | text | Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Don't Know view top 100 |
| Traffic flow on major city streets (Congress Ave, Lamar Blvd, South First St, Burnet Rd, Parmer Lane, Riverside Drive, etc.) | traffic_flow_on_major_city | text | Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Don't Know view top 100 |
| Transportation options (aside from personal vehicle) to get around Austin (e.g. ride share, but/train, bike, walk) | transportation_options_aside | text | Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Satisfied Don't Know view top 100 |
| Cost of transportation to get around Austin | cost_of_transportation_to | text | Neutral Satisfied Don't Know Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Timing of traffic signals on city streets | timing_of_traffic_signals | text | Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| On-street bicycle accessibility (The City’s bicycle lane system/network) | on_street_bicycle | text | Neutral Satisfied Don't Know Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Off-street bicycle accessibility (The City’s urban trail network) | off_street_bicycle | text | Don't Know Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Bicycle accessibility (The City's bicycle lane system/network) | bicycle_accessibility_the | text | Neutral Satisfied Don't Know Dissatisfied Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| Overall maintenance of major city streets | overall_maintenance_of_major | text | Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| Condition of major city streets (Congress Ave, Lamar, South First, Burnet, etc.) | condition_of_major_city | text | Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| Condition of streets in your neighborhood (residential streets) | condition_of_streets_in_your | text | Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Satisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Mowing and trimming along city streets | mowing_and_trimming_along | text | Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| Pedestrian accessibility (availability/convenience of sidewalks and crosswalks) | pedestrian_accessibility | text | Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| Overall maintenance of city sidewalks | overall_maintenance_of_city | text | Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Don't Know view top 100 |
| Overall maintenance of city streets and sidewalks | overall_maintenance_of_city_1 | text | Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| Condition of sidewalks in your neighborhood (if sidewalks exist) | condition_of_sidewalks_in | text | Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Satisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| I feel safe traveling with other drivers on the road | i_feel_safe_traveling_with | text | Agree Disagree Neutral Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree view top 100 |
| My travel time is predictable | my_travel_time_is_predictable | text | Disagree Agree Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree view top 100 |
| I understand the transportation options (besides driving a personal vehicle) available to me | i_understand_the_transportation_options_besides_driving_a_personal_vehicle_available_to_me | text | Agree Neutral Strongly Agree Don't Know Disagree view top 100 |
| I feel comfortable using the transportation options (besides driving a personal vehicle) available to me | i_feel_comfortable_using_the_transportation_options_besides_driving_a_personal_vehicle_available_to_me | text | Neutral Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know view top 100 |
| Which THREE of the items listed in Mobility do you think are most important for the City to provide? (Top priority) | which_three_of_the_items_6 | text | MajorHighways None Chosen TransportationOptions MajorCityStreets MaintanceCityStreets view top 100 |
| Which THREE of the items listed in Mobility do you think are most important for the City to provide? (2nd priority) | which_three_of_the_items_7 | text | MajorCityStreets MajorHighways TransportationOptions MaintanceCityStreets TrafficSignals view top 100 |
| Which THREE of the items listed in Mobility do you think are most important for the City to provide? (3rd priority) | which_three_of_the_items_8 | text | TransportationOptions MaintanceCityStreets MajorCityStreets TrafficSignals ConditionCityStreets view top 100 |
| Overall quality of city libraries | overall_quality_of_city | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Don't Know Neutral Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Materials at libraries | materials_at_libraries | text | Satisfied Don't Know Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Library programs | library_programs | text | Don't Know Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Quality of cultural and learning services and programs in Austin (e.g. libraries, museums, cultural centers and events) | quality_of_cultural_and | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Don't Know Neutral Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Quality of the City's cultural and learning facilities (e.g. libraries, cultural centers, City museums) | quality_of_the_city_s_cultural | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Don't Know Neutral Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| City-offered lifelong learning events, activities, and resources (Classes or learning materials) | city_offered_lifelong_learning | text | Don't Know Satisfied Neutral Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Austin is a place that honors and preserves my personal heritage | austin_is_a_place_that_honors | text | Neutral Agree Don't Know Strongly Agree Disagree view top 100 |
| Which THREE of the items listed in Culture and Lifelong Learning do you think are most important for the City to provide? (Top priority) | which_three_of_the_items_9 | text | Libraries None Chosen Culture and Learning Services Heritage MaterialsLibraries view top 100 |
| Which THREE of the items listed in Culture and Lifelong Learning do you think are most important for the City to provide? (2nd priority) | which_three_of_the_items_10 | text | MaterialsLibraries Culture and Learning Services Culture and Learning Facilities Libraries Culture and Learning LEvents view top 100 |
| Which THREE of the items listed in Culture and Lifelong Learning do you think are most important for the City to provide? (3rd priority) | which_three_of_the_items_11 | text | Culture and Learning LEvents LibraryPrograms Culture and Learning Facilities Culture and Learning Services Heritage view top 100 |
| Overall quality of services provided by the City of Austin | overall_quality_of_services | text | Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Satisfied Don't Know view top 100 |
| Overall quality of customer service provided by the City of Austin | overall_quality_of_customer | text | Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Services provided by the City’s 3-1-1 assistance telephone number | services_provided_by_the | text | Satisfied Don't Know Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Overall effectiveness of communication by the City of Austin | overall_effectiveness_of | text | Neutral Satisfied Dissatisfied Don't Know Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| The City’s effort to support dialogue between residents and government | the_city_s_effort_to_support | text | Neutral Satisfied Don't Know Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Civic engagement experience with the City | civic_engagement_experience | text | Neutral Don't Know Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| The City's efforts to be fair | the_city_s_efforts_to_be | text | Neutral Satisfied Don't Know Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| The City's efforts to be transparent | the_city_s_efforts_to_be_1 | text | Neutral Satisfied Don't Know Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| The City’s efforts to support diversity by serving people equally regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, age, or abilities | the_city_s_efforts_to_support | text | Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Overall value that you receive for your city tax dollars and fees | overall_value_that_you_receive | text | Neutral Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| Overall quality of electric utility services provided by Austin Energy | overall_quality_of_electric | text | Satisfied Neutral Very Satisfied Don't Know Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Austin Energy customer service | austin_energy_customer_service | text | Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Reliability of your electric service | reliability_of_your_electric | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Water and wastewater utility customer service | water_and_wastewater_utility_1 | text | Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Online options for conducting business with the City (e.g. utility bill, permits, class registration) | online_options_for_conducting | text | Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Condition of City facilities and buildings (e.g. clean, safe, accessible) | condition_of_city_facilities | text | Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Employees of the City of Austin are ethical in the way they conduct City business. | employees_of_the_city_of | text | Agree Neutral Don't Know Strongly Agree Disagree view top 100 |
| Which THREE of the items listed in Government that works for all do you think are most important for the City to provide? (Top priority) | which_three_of_the_items_12 | text | QualityService None Chosen TaxandFees Diversity Transparent view top 100 |
| Which THREE of the items listed in Government that works for all do you think are most important for the City to provide? (2nd priority) | which_three_of_the_items_13 | text | TaxandFees CustomerService Transparent QualityService Fair view top 100 |
| Which THREE of the items listed in Government that works for all do you think are most important for the City to provide? (3rd priority) | which_three_of_the_items_14 | text | TaxandFees Transparent Fair Diversity QualityService view top 100 |
| Safety in city parks and park facilities | safety_in_city_parks_and | text | Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Safety of equipment or playscapes in City of Austin parks | safety_of_equipment_or | text | Don't Know Satisfied Neutral Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Satisfaction with City of Austin aquatic programs or classes | satisfaction_with_city_of | text | Don't Know Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Cleanliness of library facilities | cleanliness_of_library | text | Satisfied Don't Know Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Library hours | library_hours | text | Satisfied Don't Know Neutral Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Safety of your drinking water | safety_of_your_drinking_water | text | Satisfied Very Satisfied Neutral Don't Know Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Code enforcement of weed lots, abandoned vehicles, graffiti and dilapidated buildings | code_enforcement_of_weed | text | Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Don't Know Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Helpfulness of library staff | helpfulness_of_library_staff | text | Don't Know Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Review services for residential and commercial building plans | review_services_for | text | Don't Know Neutral Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| The City’s efforts to offer financial literacy/homebuyer education | the_city_s_efforts_to_offer | text | Don't Know Neutral Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Food Safety Inspection program | food_safety_inspection_program | text | Don't Know Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Neighborhood planning/zoning efforts | neighborhood_planning_zoning | text | Don't Know Neutral Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied view top 100 |
| Accessibility of municipal court services | accessibility_of_municipal | text | Don't Know Neutral Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Satisfied view top 100 |
| Have you visited an Austin City park? | have_you_visited_an_austin | text | Yes No Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you used a City of Austin walking/biking trail? | have_you_used_a_city_of_austin | text | Yes No Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you participated in a City of Austin recreation program/event? | have_you_participated_in | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you visited a City pool? | have_you_visited_a_city_pool | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you visited a City recreation center? | have_you_visited_a_city | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you used the City’s bicycle lane system/network? | have_you_used_the_city_s | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you used the City’s urban trail network? | have_you_used_the_city_s_1 | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you visited an Austin library facility? | have_you_visited_an_austin_1 | text | Yes No Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you participated in a City of Austin library program? | have_you_participated_in_1 | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you participated in a lifelong learning activity in the past 3 months (learning activity or class unrelated to work) | have_you_participated_in_2 | text | No Yes view top 100 |
| Attended a cultural event or program organized by the City in the past 6 months | attended_a_cultural_event | text | No Yes view top 100 |
| Have you had contact with the City of Austin Municipal Court? | have_you_had_contact_with | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you had contact with the City for Code Enforcement? | have_you_had_contact_with_1 | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you visited the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport? | have_you_visited_the_austin | text | Yes No Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you had contact with Austin Public Health? (social services, public health services, etc.) | have_you_had_contact_with_2 | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you visited the Austin Animal Center? | have_you_visited_the_austin_1 | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you called 3-1-1? | have_you_called_3_1_1 | text | Yes No Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you called 9-1-1? | have_you_called_9_1_1 | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you had contact with the Austin Police Department? | have_you_had_contact_with_3 | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you had contact with the Austin Fire Department? | have_you_had_contact_with_4 | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you had contact with the Emergency Medical Services Department? | have_you_had_contact_with_5 | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you had contact with the Planning and Zoning department (zoning, neighborhood/small area plans, Imagine Austin comprehensive plans) | have_you_had_contact_with_6 | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you had contact with the City’s Development Services department? (permitting, inspections) | have_you_had_contact_with_7 | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Does Austin Energy provide your electric service? | does_austin_energy_provide | text | Yes No Don't Know view top 100 |
| Does the City of Austin collect garbage at your residence? | does_the_city_of_austin | text | Yes No Don't Know view top 100 |
| Does the City of Austin provide your home with water and wastewater services? | does_the_city_of_austin_1 | text | Yes No Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you participated in a City of Austin Parks youth athletic program? | have_you_participated_in_3 | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you participated in a City of Austin Parks adult athletic program? | have_you_participated_in_4 | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you visited a City of Austin outdoor athletic field? (soccer/baseball field, tennis court) | have_you_visited_a_city_of | text | Yes No Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you used park equipment, such as playscapes, while visiting a City of Austin Park? | have_you_used_park_equipment | text | Yes No Don't Know view top 100 |
| Have you participated in a City of Austin aquatic program or class? | have_you_participated_in_5 | text | No Yes Don't Know view top 100 |
| Approximately how many years have you lived in the City of Austin? | approximately_how_many_years | text | 31+ 21 to 30 5 or less 16 to 20 6 to 10 view top 100 |
| Which of the following best describes your AGE? | which_of_the_following_best | text | 35-44 years 55-64 years 45-54 years 18-34 years 65+ years view top 100 |
| How many children in each of the following age groups live in your household (Ages 0-5) | how_many_children_in_each | text | 0 1 2 3 5 view top 100 |
| How many children in each of the following age groups live in your household (Ages 6-13) | how_many_children_in_each_1 | text | 0 1 2 3 5 view top 100 |
| How many children in each of the following age groups live in your household (Ages 14-17) | how_many_children_in_each_2 | text | 0 1 2 3 4 view top 100 |
| How many children, if any, do you have in your household who use childcare services such as daycare, after school programs, and/or camps? | how_many_children_if_any | text | 0 1 2 3 4 or more view top 100 |
| How many dependents (including yourself) did your household claim on its most recent federal taxes? | how_many_dependents_including | text | Two One Three None Four view top 100 |
| Which of the following best describes your RACE? African American | which_of_the_following_best_1 | text | African American/Black view top 100 |
| Which of the following best describes your RACE? American Indian | which_of_the_following_best_2 | text | American Indian/Native American view top 100 |
| Which of the following best describes your RACE? Asian/Pacific Islander | which_of_the_following_best_3 | text | Asian/Pacific Islander view top 100 |
| Which of the following best describes your RACE/Ethnicity? Hispanic | which_of_the_following_best_4 | text | Hispanic view top 100 |
| Which of the following best describes your RACE/Ethnicity? Middle Eastern | which_of_the_following_best_5 | text | Middle Eastern view top 100 |
| Which of the following best describes your RACE? Caucasian/White | which_of_the_following_best_6 | text | Caucasian/White view top 100 |
| Which of the following best describes your RACE? Other | which_of_the_following_best_7 | text | Other view top 100 |
| Which of the following best describes your RACE? Define | which_of_the_following_best_8 | text | Hispanic Other Latino Mexican American Mexican view top 100 |
| Are you Hispanic, Latino, or of other Spanish ancestry? | are_you_hispanic_latino_or | text | No Yes Not provided Not Provided view top 100 |
| Race/Ethnicity Recode | race_ethnicity_recode | text | Caucasian/White Only Hispanic African American/Black Only Asian/Pacific Islander Only Multiple Races/Other view top 100 |
| Which of the following best describes your annual household income? | which_of_the_following_best_9 | text | $80K-149,999 $40K-59,999 $60K-79,999 $150K or more $20K-39,999 view top 100 |
| Did your household reduce the total number of cars owned/leased in the household by one or more within the last year? | did_your_household_reduce_the_total_number_of_cars_owned_leased_in_the_household_by_one_or_more_within_the_last_year_ | text | No Yes Not Provided view top 100 |
| Please check all of the following reasons why. [Lack of a driver's license] | please_check_all_of_the_following_reasons_why_lack_of_a_driver_s_license_ | text | Lack of driver's license view top 100 |
| Please check all of the following reasons why. [Cars are not available] | please_check_all_of_the_following_reasons_why_cars_are_not_available_ | text | Cars are not available view top 100 |
| Please check all of the following reasons why. [Prefer to use other transportation modes] | please_check_all_of_the_following_reasons_why_prefer_to_use_other_transportation_modes_ | text | Prefer to use other transportation modes view top 100 |
| Please check all of the following reasons why. [It is easy to walk places] | please_check_all_of_the_following_reasons_why_it_is_easy_to_walk_places_ | text | It is easy to walk places view top 100 |
| Please check all of the following reasons why. [Fewer drivers in the household] | please_check_all_of_the_following_reasons_why_fewer_drivers_in_the_household_ | text | Fewer drivers in the household view top 100 |
| Please check all of the following reasons why. [Could not afford to keep the car] | please_check_all_of_the_following_reasons_why_could_not_afford_to_keep_the_car_ | text | Could not afford to keep the car view top 100 |
| Please check all of the following reasons why. [Other] | please_check_all_of_the_following_reasons_why_other_ | text | Other view top 100 |
| Which of the following BEST describes your employment status? | which_of_the_following_best_10 | text | Employed full-time Retired Employed part-time Not Provided Not currently employed view top 100 |
| What is the zip code where you work (primary employment)? | what_is_the_zip_code_where | text | 78701 78704 78745 78759 78746 view top 100 |
| What is your gender? | what_is_your_gender | text | Female Male Not Provided Other Prefer to self-describe view top 100 |
| What is your gender (other)? | what_is_your_gender_other | text | Another Male but I'm passable in drag Neutral Non binary NON BINARY view top 100 |
| Do you own or rent your home? | do_you_own_or_rent_your_home | text | Own Rent Not provided Not Provided view top 100 |
| What is your HOME zip code? (Self-Reported) | what_is_your_home_zip_code | number | 78745 78704 78749 78748 78759 view top 100 |
| Zip Code | zip_code | number | 78745 78704 78753 78749 78748 view top 100 |
| City | city | text | Austin view top 100 |
| State | state | text | TX view top 100 |
| Council District | council_district | number | 8 10 5 9 6 view top 100 |
| Block Level X Longitude | block_level_x_longitude | number | -97.766 -97.745 -97.769 -97.748 -97.764 view top 100 |
| Block Level Y Latitude | block_level_y_latitude | number | 30.198 30.201 30.26 30.255 30.215 view top 100 |
| Date as of Date | date_as_of_date | calendar_date | 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000 2017-01-01T00:00:00.000 2016-01-01T00:00:00.000 2015-01-01T00:00:00.000 2019-01-01T00:00:00.000 view top 100 |
| Q2A - If you are dissatisfied with any of the items listed in Quality of Life, why? | q2a_if_you_are_dissatisfied_with_any_of_the_items_listed_in_quality_of_life_why_ | text | Traffic Cost of living Too expensive Cost of living too high Affordability view top 100 |
| Q4A - If you are dissatisfied with any of the items listed in Economic Opportunity and Affordability, why? | q4a_if_you_are_dissatisfied_with_any_of_the_items_listed_in_economic_opportunity_and_affordability_why_ | text | Too expensive Traffic Water rates are to high Housing is too expensive. Cost view top 100 |
| Q6A - If you are dissatisfied with any of the items listed in Health and Environment, why? | q6a_if_you_are_dissatisfied_with_any_of_the_items_listed_in_health_and_environment_why_ | text | Flooding HOMELESS #12 - Onion Creek floods in 2013 (or 2014?) revealed problems. (Not personally affected.) 12 - We need to be doing more w/all of the flooding - curb cuts, water retention rebates for commercial areas and homes, etc. 14 - The amount of water that goes into lawns in a drought prone area is ridiculous - start paying people to adapt to water wise landscapers and do more promotion to commercial area. Plant more trees! 5 - It would be great to have more trail access in north Austin and more bike lanes. Loving what has happened so far! 13. Need to be more careful as to prevent noxious materials entering lakes and rivers. view top 100 |
| Q8A - If you are dissatisfied with any of the items listed in Safety, why? | q8a_if_you_are_dissatisfied_with_any_of_the_items_listed_in_safety_why_ | text | HOMELESS Too many homeless downtown. 1 1/2 years called police on an accident and they never came waited 5 hours called 2-3 times. 11-boil water notices caused by delays in response to zebra mussels. 13. Frequent gun shots nearby. Cars SPEED down our street and many hit and runs occur. We NEED a speed bump please! view top 100 |
| Q10A - If you are dissatisfied with any of the items listed in Mobility, why? | q10a_if_you_are_dissatisfied_with_any_of_the_items_listed_in_mobility_why_ | text | TRAFFIC Traffic is horrendous. Traffic sucks! TOO MUCH TRAFFIC Traffic view top 100 |
| Q12A - If you are dissatisfied with any of the items listed in Culture and Lifelong Learning, why? | q12a_if_you_are_dissatisfied_with_any_of_the_items_listed_in_culture_and_lifelong_learning_why_ | text | #2 - Need materials for adult research and self study and not just in Central. #7 - African studies or materials that do not exist in my local library. 5&8 - North Lamar needs maintenance. Please add speed bumps to Slayton Dr. #7 because the city only pays lip service to important institutions 7 - I'm white so Austin preserves my heritage but Austin really needs to step it up for residents of color. We need to provide affordable housing and put a tax freeze on long time residents (east side displacement). #7=is an illegal question a million people here and a million personal heritages view top 100 |
| Q14A - If you are dissatisfied with any of the items listed in Government that Works for All, why? | q14a_if_you_are_dissatisfied_with_any_of_the_items_listed_in_government_that_works_for_all_why_ | text | Taxes are too high. this survey is too long 10. Utility bill has too many fees(hidden taxes) included. #14 Lacking 14=utility customer service is graded poorly, 10= rather convoluted, we don't expect more value for out city tax dollars and fees, want reduced taxes and better managerial budgetary skills to keep cost down view top 100 |
| Q14A - Government that Works for All Topics | q14a_government_that_works_for_all_topics | text | view top 100 |
| Q25 - If there was one thing you could share with the Mayor regarding the City of Austin (any comment, suggestion, etc.), what would it be? | q25_if_there_was_one_thing_you_could_share_with_the_mayor_regarding_the_city_of_austin_any_comment_suggestion_etc_what_would_it_be_ | text | Affordable housing Traffic Lower property taxes. Reduce property taxes. Fix Traffic view top 100 |
| Q25 - One thing to share with Mayor Topics | q25_one_thing_to_share_with_mayor_topics | text | view top 100 |
| Quality of Life Topics | quality_of_life_topics | text | Cost of Living Cost of Living,Retirement Cost of Living,Housing Retirement Public Transit view top 100 |
| Economic Opportunity and Affordability Topics | economic_opportunity_and_affordability_topics | text | Housing Traffic Cost of Living Cost of Living,Housing Health view top 100 |
| Mobility Topics | mobility_topics | text | Traffic Roadways Traffic,Public Transit Alternative Transportation Roadways,Public Transit view top 100 |
| Health and the Environment Topics | health_and_the_environment_topics | text | Parks and Trails Homelessness City Utilities Natural Water Trash view top 100 |
| Safety Topics | safety_topics | text | Emergency Services Homelessness Homelessness,Downtown Downtown Laws view top 100 |
| Government That Works for All Topics | government_that_works_for_all_topics | text | Cost of Living City Utilities Government Leadership Customer Service City Utilities,Cost of Living view top 100 |
| Culture and Lifelong Learning Topics | culture_and_lifelong_learning_topics | text | Libraries Heritage and History Austin Culture Heritage and History,Austin Culture Libraries,Heritage and History view top 100 |
| Share with the Mayor Topics | share_with_the_mayor_topics | text | Traffic Cost of Living,Housing Homelessness Cost of Living Traffic,Public Transit view top 100 |