2013 Report Data Graphs by Region

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In your opinion, what do you think is the one most important issue facing San Luis Obispo County in the next few years?

North County: WaterNorth Coast: OverpopulationSan Luis Obispo: Overpopula-tionSouth County: Overpopula-tion

How safe would you say you feel in your neighborhood?

North County

North Coast San Luis Obispo

South County

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

100.00%

Very SafeSomewhat SafeNot at all Safe

In a usual week, about how many days do you or any other family members read stories or look at picture books with your children

under 12 years old?

North County


South County

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

Every day3 to 6 times a weekOnce or twice a weekNever

Which of the following would encourage your child(ren) to walk or bike to school more frequently?

North County

North Coast

San Luis Obispo

South County

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

Living closer to schoolSlower traffic speeds on streetsTraffic crossing guards on dutyIncreased feeling of safety from crimeSidewalk or street improvements for safetyChange in attitude so that it's a cool thing to doOther

How serious would you say alcohol and drug abuse problems are at your child’s Elementary School?

Very Se

rious

Somewhat

Serio

us

Not at a

ll Serio

us0.00%

10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%60.00%70.00%80.00%90.00%

100.00%

North CountyNorth CoastSan Luis ObispoSouth County

How serious would you say alcohol and drug abuse problems are at your child’s Junior High or Middle School?

Very serious Somewhat serious Not at all serious0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%


How serious would you say alcohol and drug abuse problems are at your child’s High School?

Very serious Somewhat serious Not at all serious0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%


During a typical school week, how much of your child’s afterschool time is spent reading?

Less than 5 hours a week

5-10 hours a week

More than 10 hours a week

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%


During a typical school week, how much of your child’s afterschool time is spent in screen time (computer, TV, videos, texting)?


5-10 hours a week


0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%


During a typical school week, how much of your child’s afterschool time is spent in physical activity?


5-10 hours a week


0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%


Which of the following would encourage your child(ren) to do more physical activity?

North County

North Coast

San Luis Obispo

South County

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

Housing that I like and can afford closer to a school or park

A park or playground located closer to my existing home

Safer streets for children to walk to destinations

Increased school, after school or other play and sports programs

More awareness of benefits of physical activity for your child or children

Other

Kids are already active

Did you participate in any of the following activities in the last month?

North County

North Coast

San Luis Obispo

South County

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

Music, dance, or theater

Attended a music, dance, or theater performance per-formance

Read books, wrote for plea-sure, or attended a book club

Studied another language

Attended poetry readings, or lectures

Did you participate in any of the following activities in the last month? (cont’d)

North County


South County

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

Created arts and crafts for example painting, sewing, poetteryAttended gallery shows, visual arts exhibits, or simi-lar activityWent to a museumCultural events related to one's ethnic heritage

In the past three months, how many times have you visited any outdoor recreation locations in San Luis Obispo County such as a park,

trail, or beach?

North County


South County

0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

None1-2 times3-5 times6-10 times11-25 times26-50 timesMore than 50 times

Which of the following public recreation opportunities would you like to see more of in San Luis Obispo County?

North County North Coast San Luis Obispo

South County0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%Gyms

Sports fields

Parks

Playgrounds

Natural areas

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Senior centers

No new recreation opportunities needed

Which of the following public recreation opportunities would you like to see more of in San Luis Obispo County? (cont’d)

North County North Coast San luis Obispo South County0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

Swimming poolsDog parksYouth centersSkate parksSkating rinksOther

How would you rate the following public services in San Luis Obispo County? Region: North County

Excellent Very Good

Good Fair Poor0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

40.00%

45.00%

50.00% Parks and Recreation Op-portunities

Public Transportation Services

City or County Administra-tion

Public Safety (Sheriff and Po-lice)

Emergency Services

Welfare and Social Services

Public Health Services

Roads

Planning and Building Services

How would you rate the following public services in San Luis Obispo County? Region: North Coast

Excellent Very Good

Good Fair Poor0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%Parks and Recreation Op-portunities




Emergency Services



Roads


How would you rate the following public services in San Luis Obispo County? Region: San Luis Obispo

Excellent Very Good

Good Fair Poor0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%Parks and Recreation Op-portunities




Emergency Services



Roads


How would you rate the following public services in San Luis Obispo County? Region: South County

Excellent Very Good

Good Fair Poor0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

40.00%

45.00%

50.00%Parks and Recreation Op-portunities




Emergency Services



Roads


Does your employer try to help employees with healthier eating and physical activity, which might include providing stress management classes, subsidizing health club memberships, or paying for weight

reduction programs?

North County North Coast San Luis Obispo South County0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

YesNo

Do you feel you are better off this year than last year economically?

North County


South County

0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

40.00%

45.00%

50.00%

YesNoAbout the same

Is the amount of money you use to pay for housing, including utilities, such as gas and electricity…

North County

North Coast

San Luis Obispo

South County

0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

40.00%

45.00%

50.00%

Less than one-third of your incomeBetween one-third and one-half of your incomeMore than one-half of your income

In any given month during the past year, did you go without?

North County

North Coast

San Luis Obispo

South County

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

100.00%Food

Childcare

Healthcare

Utilities

Housing

Other

Did not go without basic needs

Would you say, in general, your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, is…?


South County0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

40.00%

ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

Do you have health insurance?


10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

YesNo

Why don’t you have health insurance?

North County

North Coast

San Luis Obispo

South County

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

Too expensive/can't af-ford itEmployer does not offer health insuranceOtherWaiting for insurance to kick inDon't want itPre-existing condition

At this time are you covered by Medicare?


10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

YesNo

Does your health insurance cover Vision Care?


10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

YesNo

Does your insurance cover Dental Care?


10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

YesNo

Does your health insurance cover Mental Health Benefits?


10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

100.00%

YesNo

Does your health insurance cover Substance Abuse Treatment?


10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

YesNo

Does your health insurance cover Prescriptions?


20.00%

40.00%

60.00%

80.00%

100.00%

120.00%

YesNo

Does your health insurance cover Dependent Spouse and Children?


10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

YesNo

Do you have a regular source of health care?


10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

100.00%

YesNo

What is the one main reason you don’t have a regular source of health care?

North County

North Coast

San Luis Obispo

South County

0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

40.00%

45.00%

Local provider didn't accept insurance or insurance prob-lem

No insurance

Cost of medical care

Didn't want or need

Other

Haven't found/looking for a new doctor

Have you or a member of your household needed health care in the past year and been unable to receive it because you could not afford

it?


10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

100.00%

YesNo

How long has it been since you last visited a dentist for a routine check up?

North County


South County

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

Within the past year1 years3 yearsMore than 3 years agoNever

How long has it been since your child(ren) visited a dentist for a routine check up?

North County


South County

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

Within the past year1 year3 yearsMore than 3 years agoNever

Which of these dental activities does your child do at home?

North County

North Coast

San Luis Obispo

South County

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

100.00%

Brush once a dayBrush twice a dayBrush three times a dayFloss at least once a dayDental rinse

How many days a week do you engage in physical activity for a combined total of 30 minutes or more?


South County

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

None1-2 Times3-4 Times5 or more days

Yesterday, how many glasses or cans of soda or other sweetened drinks did your child drink?

North County North Coast San Luis Obispo South County-8.00%

0.00%

8.00%

16.00%

24.00%

32.00%

40.00%

48.00%

56.00%

64.00%

72.00%

80.00%

0 Times1 Time2 Times3 Times4 Times5 Times6 Times8 Times10 Times12 Times

Yesterday, how many glasses or cans of soda or other sweetened drinks did your child drink (child under 12)


South County0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

0 Times1 Time2 Times3 Times4 Times6 Times

Yesterday, how many glasses or cans of soda or other sweetened drinks did your child drink (child 12-17)


South County0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

0 Times1 Time2 Times3 Times4 Times6 Times

On average, do you eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day?


10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

YesNo

On average, does your child eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day?


10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

YesNo

On average, does your teen eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day?


10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

YesNo

During the past week, on how many days did all the family members who live in the household eat a meal together?


South County0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

0 Times1 Time2 Times3 Times4 Times5 Times6 Times7 Times

Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, in the past 30 days about how many times did you have (4 if female; 5 if male) or more drinks

on an occasion?


South County0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

None1 to 23 to 56 or more

Do you smoke cigarettes everyday, some days, or not at all?


South County0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

100.00%

EverydaySome daysNot at all

In the past 12 months, have you quit smoking for 1 day or longer?


10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

YesNo

In the past 30 days has anyone, including yourself, smoked cigarettes, cigars, or pipes anywhere inside your home?


20.00%

40.00%

60.00%

80.00%

100.00%

120.00%

YesNo

Have there been any non-smokers present in your home while someone was smoking?


10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

YesNo

Very Concerned Somewhat Concerned

Not At All Concerned

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Traffic congestionDrug, tobacco and alcohol abuseFamily violenceChild abuseSenior abuseRacismCrimeHomelessness

How concerned are you about the following issues in your community? Region: North County

How concerned are you about the following issues in your community? Region: North County (cont)



0

10

20

30

40

50

60Employment opportunities

Gangs

School safety

Building in open space

Water quality

Air pollution

Pesticide use near homes

Access to cultural oppor-tunities

Teen Violence

How concerned are you about the following issues in your community? Region: North Coast



0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70Traffic congestion

Drug, tobacco and alcohol abuse

Family violence

Child abuse

Senior abuse

Racism

Crime

Homelessness



0

10

20

30

40

50


Gangs

School safety


Water quality

Air pollution



Teen Violence

How concerned are you about the following issues in your community? Region: North Coast (cont)

How concerned are you about the following issues in your community? Region: San Luis Obispo



0

10

20

30

40

50

60Traffic congestion


Family violence

Child abuse

Senior abuse

Racism

Crime

Homelessness



0

10

20

30

40

50


Gangs

School safety


Water quality

Air pollution



Teen Violence

How concerned are you about the following issues in your community? Region: San Luis Obispo (cont)

How concerned are you about the following issues in your community? Region: South County



0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Traffic congestion


Family violence

Child abuse

Senior abuse

Racism

Crime

Homelessness


Not Concerned At All

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Employment opportunitiesGangsSchool safetyBuilding in open spaceWater qualityAir pollutionPesticide use near homesAccess to cultural oppor-tunitiesTeen Violence

How concerned are you about the following issues in your community? Region: South County (cont)

Now I want to ask about charitable giving. Approximately how much money, or the cash equivalent of property, did you and the members

of your household contribute to any organizations, in 2012?

No money d

onation

Less

than

$100

$101 - $300

$301- $500

$501 - $,1000

$1,001 - $2,000

$2,001 - $4,000

$4,001 - $10,000

More th

an $10,000

0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%


I’d like to ask about your volunteer activity. How many hours did you spend in the past month volunteering for any organization?

0 hours 1 - 5 hours 6 - 10 hours

10 - 20 hours

21 hours or more

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%


In planning for a disaster, has your household stored three days worth of emergency supplies?

52%48%

North County

YesNo

62%

38%

North Coast

YesNo

54%46%

San Luis Obispo

YesNo

62%

38%

South County

YesNo

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2013 Report Data Graphs by Region