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that they own. Most have internet and are long-term residents of IR County. Based on this <br />demographic and housing information, this sample should provide useful data on the target <br />population. <br />D. The Analysis <br />Frequencies were calculated for all questions using SPSS 28. In addition, all questions were cross <br />tabulated by zone to determine differences and deficiencies of certain zones. Zone analysis was <br />based on the location of respondents' homes. (Betty, Paulette, I added what Paulette put for D in <br />her comments.) <br />III. RESULTS <br />Results are presented under the major categories used in the questionnaire: Housing; Outdoor <br />Spaces and Buildings; Transportation and Streets; Health and Wellness; and Social Participation, <br />Inclusion and Educational Opportunities. Where appropriate, data are presented or illustrated with <br />tables and charts. Important findings are discussed briefly at the end of each section. A summary is <br />included at the end of the report. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number when <br />discussed. In most cases data are analyzed by the zone in which the respondent lives. In most cases <br />ratings of Excellent, Very Good and Good are combined as positive while Fair and Poor or negative. <br />Given the purpose of this study the emphasis in reporting and discussing the results focuses on <br />deficits by zone. <br />A. COMMUNITY <br />When asked how they rated Indian River County as a place for people to live as they age, 95% of the <br />total sample assessed it as positive (excellent, very good or good). Of importance, however, is that <br />respondents from Zones 4 and 5 were more likely to rate it as fair or poor. Similarly, when rating <br />their specific neighborhood as a place to age, 95% of the total gave positive ratings but those living <br />in Zones 4 and 5 were more likely to rate theirs as fair or poor. Of special note, 17% of Zone 5 gave <br />a fair or poor rating. <br />Similarly, when asked how they rated the county as a place for families with children, 91% gave <br />positive ratings. There were location differences, with 19% from Zone 5 and 16% from Zone 7 giving <br />negative ratings. When asked about their neighborhood as a place for families with children, 93% of <br />the total rated it as positive. Once again, it's important to focus on the deficiencies. One-quarter or <br />more in Zones 4, 5 and 7 rated their neighborhoods negatively as a place for families. <br />B. HOUSING <br />1. Affordable Options in Housing and Home Services. A series of questions asked about the <br />availability of affordable options of housing and home services. The results are reported in <br />Figures 5 and 6. <br />a. Housing Availability for Purchase. Figure 5 illustrates that, while most felt there are <br />affordable options for home ownership, one-third (34%) say they are only fair/poor and <br />Livable Indian River Survey Data Report 777 <br />