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Park City 2022 National Community Survey Final Report

Park City Municipal has released its 2022 National Community Survey (NCS) Final Report, recapping the comprehensive survey that allows municipalities to assess resident opinions about their community and local government. The City also uses the survey to gauge the performance of its services. This is the fifth time PCMC has participated in the NCS since 2011. The full survey report is available here. Under the Comparisons Tab on the Final Report, data can be sorted and reviewed under a variety of demographic categories, including age, length of residency in Park City, housing type, and more

Over 500 communities participate in the NCS, allowing Park City to compare ratings to municipalities nationwide. For the 2022 survey, the City also requested custom benchmarks with 32 resort communities facing similar community dynamics.

The NCS results give a comprehensive look at the City’s strengths, areas of improvement, and residents’ priorities. The results show that residents provide positive ratings (% reflecting excellent or good) to overall quality of life (88%), safety (95%), recreation and natural environment (95%), and transportation (76%).

Areas of improvement include the availability of quality affordable housing (13%), affordable quality childcare and preschool (25%), ease of public parking (24%), and traffic flow on major streets (25%).

Governance areas receiving higher than national benchmark ratings include welcoming resident involvement (68%), the value of services for taxes paid (69%), and public information services (83%)., However, resident sentiments regarding the direction of Park City comes in at (41%), which is lower than the national benchmark.

In total, Park City received higher than benchmark ratings in 51 areas, including opportunities to volunteer (#1), transit use, carpool (#1,) walk instead of driving, and fitness and recreation opportunities (#2). In addition, community involvement activities, including attending a local public meeting, contacting elected officials to express an opinion, and opportunities to participate in community matters, were ranked among the top 5 nationally.

Links to Park City's previous NCS Results:

2017 Results

2015 Results

2013 Results

2011 Results



Park City Municipal Launches 2022 National Community Survey

Help us continue to make Park City the best place to live, work and play!

Park City Municipal invites residents to participate in the National Community Survey (NCS). A comprehensive assessment of City service delivery, the survey launches to the public on December 28. The online survey, linked here, is available in English and Spanish and closes January 11, 2023.

Since 2011, Park City Municipal has been participating in the NCS. Administered by the National Research Council and Polco, the NCS is used by more than 500 communities in 45 states and includes questions about public safety, mobility, governance, recreation, wellness, and more. Park City Municipal uses the survey to measure the performance of City services and benchmark the results against similar communities.

The survey is being conducted in two phases:

Phase 1: On November 30, 2,800 randomly selected Park City households received mailed survey invitations and a follow-up survey packet. Random sampling is a standard survey method that ensures all residents have an equal chance of being selected to participate in the survey. Phase one recipients have the option to take the survey online or by filling out the survey packet and returning it in a postage-paid envelope.

Phase 2: A community-wide online survey will launch on December 28. This online survey is open to the public.

Survey results will be available in March 2023.

Additional information about the National Community Survey and Park City's past survey results are available here.

We welcome your questions and comments about the National Community Survey; please contact Linda Jager at 435-615-5189 or linda.jager@parkcity.org.

Thank you in advance for participating. Your feedback is valued and appreciated.

Park City 2022 National Community Survey Final Report

Park City Municipal has released its 2022 National Community Survey (NCS) Final Report, recapping the comprehensive survey that allows municipalities to assess resident opinions about their community and local government. The City also uses the survey to gauge the performance of its services. This is the fifth time PCMC has participated in the NCS since 2011. The full survey report is available here. Under the Comparisons Tab on the Final Report, data can be sorted and reviewed under a variety of demographic categories, including age, length of residency in Park City, housing type, and more

Over 500 communities participate in the NCS, allowing Park City to compare ratings to municipalities nationwide. For the 2022 survey, the City also requested custom benchmarks with 32 resort communities facing similar community dynamics.

The NCS results give a comprehensive look at the City’s strengths, areas of improvement, and residents’ priorities. The results show that residents provide positive ratings (% reflecting excellent or good) to overall quality of life (88%), safety (95%), recreation and natural environment (95%), and transportation (76%).

Areas of improvement include the availability of quality affordable housing (13%), affordable quality childcare and preschool (25%), ease of public parking (24%), and traffic flow on major streets (25%).

Governance areas receiving higher than national benchmark ratings include welcoming resident involvement (68%), the value of services for taxes paid (69%), and public information services (83%)., However, resident sentiments regarding the direction of Park City comes in at (41%), which is lower than the national benchmark.

In total, Park City received higher than benchmark ratings in 51 areas, including opportunities to volunteer (#1), transit use, carpool (#1,) walk instead of driving, and fitness and recreation opportunities (#2). In addition, community involvement activities, including attending a local public meeting, contacting elected officials to express an opinion, and opportunities to participate in community matters, were ranked among the top 5 nationally.

Links to Park City's previous NCS Results:

2017 Results

2015 Results

2013 Results

2011 Results



Park City Municipal Launches 2022 National Community Survey

Help us continue to make Park City the best place to live, work and play!

Park City Municipal invites residents to participate in the National Community Survey (NCS). A comprehensive assessment of City service delivery, the survey launches to the public on December 28. The online survey, linked here, is available in English and Spanish and closes January 11, 2023.

Since 2011, Park City Municipal has been participating in the NCS. Administered by the National Research Council and Polco, the NCS is used by more than 500 communities in 45 states and includes questions about public safety, mobility, governance, recreation, wellness, and more. Park City Municipal uses the survey to measure the performance of City services and benchmark the results against similar communities.

The survey is being conducted in two phases:

Phase 1: On November 30, 2,800 randomly selected Park City households received mailed survey invitations and a follow-up survey packet. Random sampling is a standard survey method that ensures all residents have an equal chance of being selected to participate in the survey. Phase one recipients have the option to take the survey online or by filling out the survey packet and returning it in a postage-paid envelope.

Phase 2: A community-wide online survey will launch on December 28. This online survey is open to the public.

Survey results will be available in March 2023.

Additional information about the National Community Survey and Park City's past survey results are available here.

We welcome your questions and comments about the National Community Survey; please contact Linda Jager at 435-615-5189 or linda.jager@parkcity.org.

Thank you in advance for participating. Your feedback is valued and appreciated.

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