About MoCAP 2002 Reports/Updates Assessment Data Program Standards
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COMPREHENSIVE DATA BIBLIOGRAPHY
As part of new state standards of data analysis for MoCAP, the following bibliography is presented with specific usages for each individual section of Lamar’s MoCAP Update. Whenever possible, internet web links are provided to the data sources. Additionally, a comprehensive survey conducted by Lamar Community Betterment guided efforts for many of the sub-sections represented. A copy of this survey is provided at the end of the bibliography.
RESULTS OF THE LAMAR COMMUNITY SURVEY FOR MoCAP As part of the ongoing update to Lamar’s potion of the Missouri Community Assessment Program (MoCAP), survey results have been tabulated to specify strengths and weaknesses for the community. The survey also provided an interesting perspective on what citizens would like to see available in the way of products and services for Lamar. Much of the survey results come as no surprise to civic leaders. Respondents felt strongly that Lamar is a safe place to live and an ideal place to raise children. In fact, three-quarters of respondents said they would live in Lamar if they had to make the decision again in their lives. The survey measured perceptions on the local economy, population, housing, public services, growth, population, and opportunity. Key areas for improvement were signaled for affordable housing, retail products, recreation, diversification, and opportunity for young adults. Note: More information on data sources used in the MoCAP reports will be compiled on this page as final reports are approved and submitted to the state. 2002 Lamar MoCAP Survey Results 1. Most Lamar residents are now better off financially than they were five years ago.
2. Lamar is a good place to raise children.
3. Lamar’s cost of living is higher than other communities in the Four-State Region.
4. Lamar’s population is growing at about the right pace.
5. Lamar has enough rental housing for middle-income families.
6. Lamar has enough home-buying opportunities for middle-income families.
7. How would you rate your local health care services?
8. Overall, Lamar is a safe place to live.
9. If you had to make the decision again, would you return to Lamar to invest, live, or work?
10. How would you rate these local services as to attitude and performance this past year? Fire & Police:
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31%
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47% |
12% |
4% Poor |
6% Unsure |
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25%
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46% |
12% |
4% Poor |
13% |
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40% |
42% Good |
12% Fair |
4% Poor |
2% Unsure |
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24%
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31% |
4% Fair |
11% Poor |
30% |
News Media:
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10% Excellent |
36% |
40% |
7% Poor |
31% |
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21% |
52% |
12% |
5% Poor |
10% Unsure |
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18%
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49% |
17% |
5% Poor |
11 % Unsure |
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30% |
45% |
11% |
3% Poor |
4% Unsure |
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28%
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51% |
14% |
3% Poor |
4% Unsure |
11. Do you feel the local economy is on a/an...
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10% Upswing |
58% |
10% Downtown |
22% |
12. Lamar’s Downtown Square Shopping District is experiencing improvement.
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46% Agree |
29% Disagree |
25% Unsure |
13. How would you rate the general appearance of the community?
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20% Excellent |
64% Good |
15% Fair |
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1% Unsure
0% Poor
14. Lamar has a good variety of shopping and entertainment.
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36%
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54% |
10% Unsure |
15. Lamar has a good variety of recreational and cultural activities.
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56% |
34% |
10% Unsure |
16. When considering job opportunities for the community, would you prefer:
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49% More jobs
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25% Fewer jobs |
10% Unsure |
17. Lamar could benefit by having more opportunities available for young adults.
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89%
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10% Unsure |
1% Disagree
18. Lamar has adequate indoor space for meetings, conventions, and special events
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70% |
20% |
10% Unsure |
19. Lamar should continue to diversify the economy with more, smaller businesses.
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66% |
10% Disagree |
24% |
20. Please list any new services, products, or specific businesses that you would like to see available in Lamar.
The most commonly requested item for question number 20 registered 40 different references wanting a YMCA-type facility for Lamar. With 28 references in second place, survey respondents seemed to favor a roller skating rink as well. Several references were made to the proposed Wal-mart Supercenter™. Eighteen respondents specifically were in favor with 5 references specifically against the supercenter concept. Twelve references were made for non-specific sit-down/dine-in/family-style restaurants. Regarding specific brands of restaurants, 6 references were made for a Long John Silvers ™ and five references were made for a Burger King™. Additionally, 5 of the survey respondents requested a shoe store and 4 references were made favoring night/weekend taxi service.
Other items scoring less than three references each included: Aldi™ store, government attitude, antiques, juice bar, attendant service stations for older or handicapped people, auto salvage yard, better bowling alley, auto parts for smaller cars, book store, variety store, clothing stores, baby/infant daycare, gymnastics, farm prices, game hall, Golden Corral™ restaurant, Dominos™ pizza restaurant, more doctors, better highway access, affordable rental housing, pet shop, podiatrist, restaurants on square, entertainment, JC Penny™ store, kids day at bowling alley, go-cart track, tutoring for school, steakhouse restaurant, Lowe’s™, Chuck-E-Cheese™ and other family restaurants, Schlotzsky’s™ Deli, bike trail, more mechanics, Petsmart™, Target™, Waffle House™, walking trail around city lake, rollerblading/skate path, dentist that accepts MC+, uniform shop.
Of the surveys tabulated, 189 were submitted by families with students in the Lamar Elementary School System. An additional 68 surveys were submitted by the community in general. The committee that devised and distributed the survey is comprised of Community Betterment President Rayma Davis, and CB Board Members Ginnie Keatts, Betty Kuhn, and Jasen Jones. Work still continues on the 37 category updates required to renew the MoCAP and Lamar’s “All-Missouri Certified City” designation.
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