2026 Neoga Comprehensive Plan
Welcome to the 2026 Neoga Comprehensive Plan public survey. Neoga last updated its comprehensive plan in 1998. To facilitate the plan’s first update in nearly a generation, the Neoga Economic Development Committee is surveying local residents and other city stakeholders. This survey is designed for people who live in or work in Neoga as well as those who attend Neoga schools. It will take 20-30 minutes to complete and cover topics such as, Housing, Jobs, Schools, Public Services, Economic and workforce development, and Land use.
Life in Neoga
Please answer these questions about yourself & your reasons for living in Neoga.
1. What is your age?
< 25
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
> 75
2. How long have you lived in Neoga?
< 10 years
10-19 years
20-29 years
30-39 years
> 40 years
3. If you were not born in Neoga, where did you move from?
4. Do you own or rent your home?
Rent
Own
5. How many people reside in your home?
1
2
3
4
5 or more
6. Please choose the most important factors in your decision to live in Neoga.
Low Crime Rate
Uncongested Rural Area
Reasonable Cost of Living
Quality of Schools
To be Near Family
Affordable Housing
Churches
Open Spaces, Hills, & Wooded Areas
Near Employment
Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
Family
Job
Other
7. Please Rate the Overall Quality of Life in Neoga. (1 being the worst, 5 being the best)
5 "Best"
4
3
2
1 "Worst"
8. What do you like most about living in Neoga?
Jobs
Please answer questions about jobs/employment opportunities in Neoga.
9. Do you work remote (from home) exclusively?
Yes
No
10. Where is your job located?
Neoga area
Champaign area
Cumberland county area
Effingham area
Mattoon/Charleston area
Shelby county area
Other
11. If you commute, how far do you drive to work?
10 minutes
20-30 minutes
45 minutes
1 hour or more
12. How satisfied are you with the following aspects of employment within Neoga?
Amount of Job Opportunities
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Opportunities for Career Advancement
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Variety of Jobs
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Youth Career Preparation
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Facilities & Services
Please answer questions about the different types and quality of services and facilities offered in Neoga.
13. How satisfied are you with the current Medical services & facilities in Neoga?
Dental Services
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Mental Health / Disability Services
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Medical Services (clinics)
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Vision Services
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Assisted Living & Nursing Homes
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Cumberland County Health Department
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Civic Organizations
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Churches
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
14. How satisfied are you with the current Utilities/Infrastructure in Neoga?
Sidewalks
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Internet Access
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Cell Phone Service
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Sewer/Septic Tank Services
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Clean Drinking Water
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Municipal Roads
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
County Roads
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
15. How satisfied are you with the current Government/Municipal services & facilities in Neoga?
Ambulance Service
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Fire Protection
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Law Enforcement
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Library
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Park District
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Roads
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Water / Sewer
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
16. If you were talking to a city official about the 5 most important issues facing Neoga in the future, what issues would you identify? Please check five boxes that reflect your concerns.
Property Taxes
Quality of Schools
Quality of Streets
Law Enforcement & Public Safety
Government Leadership
Out Migration of Young Adults
Preserving Farmland
Access to Healthcare
Affordable Access to High Speed Internet
Cell Phone Service
Affordable Housing
Protection of Natural Resources
Fire Protection
Water & Sewer Services
Flooding & Drainage
Quality of Available Housing
Preservation of Cultural & Historical Landmarks
Other
17. How satisfied are you with the current Retail/Food services & facilities in Neoga?
Fast Food Restaurants
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Fine Dining Restaurants
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Gas Stations
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Groceries
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Salons
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Amount of Restaurants
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Variety of Restaurants
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Variety of Shops
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
18. What percentage of your fuel purchases are in Neoga?
0%
10-25%
25%-50%
50% or more
19. How often do you eat at Neoga restaurants?
Daily
Weekly
Once or Twice a Week
Once or Twice a Month
Rarely
20. Please identify the priority for each of the following economic development programs in Neoga.
Attracting Manufacturing Businesses
Very High Priority
Low Priority
High Priority
Very Low Priority
Medium Priority
Unsure
Attracting New Retail Businesses
Very High Priority
Low Priority
High Priority
Very Low Priority
Medium Priority
Unsure
Promoting & Supporting Entrepreneurs & New Business Development from City Residents
Very High Priority
Low Priority
High Priority
Very Low Priority
Medium Priority
Unsure
Supporting & Expanding Existing Businesses
Very High Priority
Low Priority
High Priority
Very Low Priority
Medium Priority
Unsure
Providing Incentives to Attract New Businesses
Very High Priority
Low Priority
High Priority
Very Low Priority
Medium Priority
Unsure
Promoting & Supporting Local Agriculture Production & Processing of Ag Products
Very High Priority
Low Priority
High Priority
Very Low Priority
Medium Priority
Unsure
Attracting New Service Businesses
Very High Priority
Low Priority
High Priority
Very Low Priority
Medium Priority
Unsure
Supporting & Expanding Health Care Services
Very High Priority
Low Priority
High Priority
Very Low Priority
Medium Priority
Unsure
Promoting New Residential Development
Very High Priority
Low Priority
High Priority
Very Low Priority
Medium Priority
Unsure
Promoting Tourism
Very High Priority
Low Priority
High Priority
Very Low Priority
Medium Priority
Unsure
Interstate Corridor Development
Very High Priority
Low Priority
High Priority
Very Low Priority
Medium Priority
Unsure
21. Are there any new services or improvements to existing services that you are concerned about?
22. Are there any areas of Neoga that you feel need increased lighting for safety purposes?
Schools & Education
Please answer these questions about programs related to education in Neoga.
23. How satisfied are you with the current Schools & Education in Neoga?
Childcare & Pre-K
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Kindergarten & Elementary
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Jr. High / High School
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Sports Programs
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Arts Programs
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Ag Programs
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Other Activities (Scholastic Bowl, Clubs, Organizations)
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
College Prep
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Access to College/University
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
24. Do you feel that there is adequate access to childcare in Neoga?
Yes
No
Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Please answer these questions about indoor/outdoor recreation areas, entertainment, and tourism in Neoga.
25. Please check all activities (if any) you are interested in.
Cycling
Disc Golf
Fishing
Golfing
Gym
Hiking/Walking
Kayaking
Pickle Ball
Running
Skating/Skateboarding
Swimming
Other
26. How often do you use the following recreational infrastructure in & around Neoga?
Jennings Park
Daily
A Few Times A Year
Weekly
Never
Once or Twice a Month
Lake Mattoon Beach
Daily
A Few Times A Year
Weekly
Never
Once or Twice a Month
Thunder Lanes
Daily
A Few Times A Year
Weekly
Never
Once or Twice a Month
All Weather Track (HS)
Daily
A Few Times A Year
Weekly
Never
Once or Twice a Month
Camp Grounds
Daily
A Few Times A Year
Weekly
Never
Once or Twice a Month
27. Are there any features you would like to see added to Jennings Park? If so, please list.
28. Are there any activities or infrastructure not currently available to you that you would like to see offered in Neoga?
29. What cultural or historic resources, if any, are you particularly concerned about preserving?
Housing
Please answer these questions about the state of housing in Neoga.
30. To what extent do you think the following Rental issues are a problem in Neoga?
Affordability
Not a Problem
Slight Problem
Unsure
Moderate Problem
Serious Problem
Quality
Serious Problem
Not a Problem
Moderate Problem
Slight Problem
Unsure
Availability
Serious Problem
Not a Problem
Moderate Problem
Slight Problem
Unsure
31. To what extent do you think the following Housing for Purchase issues are a problem in Neoga?
Affordability
Serious Problem
Not a Problem
Moderate Problem
Unsure
Slight Problem
Quality
Serious Problem
Not a Problem
Moderate Problem
Unsure
Slight Problem
Availability
Serious Problem
Not a Problem
Moderate Problem
Unsure
Slight Problem
32. Do you feel that there is adequate access to Assisted Living/Long-Term Care/Independent Living Facilities in Neoga?
Yes
No
Unsure
33. Do you think more rigorous enforcement of nuisance ordinances should occur? Identify which areas.
Junk
Abandoned cars
Dilapidated buildings
Overgrown trees
Overgrown landscaping
Other
34. Are there other housing issues you are concerned about?
35. Please rate the overall appearance of Housing in Neoga. (1 being worst, 5 being best)
5 "Best"
4
3
2
1 "Worst"
36. Please add additional comments, ideas, & opinions here.
Submit
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