Mesa Vibe Check

Introduction

Nobody knows Mesa County better than the people who live, work, play, and raise families here. That’s why we’re launching the Mesa Vibe Check—and we need to hear from you.To truly capture every angle and every voice, we want everyone in our community to take this survey. Your lived experiences are the absolute best guide for our future. Your input will help us understand what our community needs most.

Privacy Notice

Your privacy is important to us. All data collected from this survey is anonymous. Information you provide will be kept confidential. All responses are stored securely and are only accessible to authorized personnel for the purpose of assessing quality of life for Mesa County residents and to guide the response of Mesa County leadership. By participating in this survey, you consent to the collection and use of your responses as described in this privacy policy.

All questions with an * are required.

In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges currently impacting Mesa County? (optional)Short answer question.

Quality of Life* This field is required.For each of the following, please rate the extent to which you agree.

Social Capital* This field is required.For each of the following, please rate the extent to which you agree.

During the past 12 months, how often have you met up with one or more members of your family?* This field is required.Please select the one best option that applies to you.

Every day

Several times per week

Several times per month

Several times per year

Less than once per year

Never

I don’t have family

Please estimate how many friends living in your community you keep in fairly regular contact with.* This field is required.Please select the one best option that applies to you.

1 or 2

3 to 5

6 to 10

Over 10

On average, about how many hours per month do you volunteer for any organization in Mesa County?* This field is required.Please select the one best option that applies to you.

Less than 1 hour

1 to 4 hours

5 to 15 hours

Over 15 hours

Community Conditions question 1 of 3* This field is required.Please rate your satisfaction with each of the following characteristics relative to the area where you live within Mesa County.

Community Conditions question 2 of 3* This field is required.Please rate your satisfaction with each of the following characteristics relative to the area where you live within Mesa County.

Community Conditions question 3 of 3* This field is required.Please rate your satisfaction with each of the following characteristics relative to the area where you live within Mesa County.

In the last year did you use outdoor spaces like parks and trails within Mesa County?* This field is required.Please select the best option that applies to you.

Yes

Anything else you would like to share? (optional)Short answer question.

Demographics

Finally, we have a few questions about you. We ask these to ensure that the results of this survey represent a wide range of perspectives. Your answers help us identify if certain neighborhoods or groups have different needs, allowing us to direct resources more effectively. As a reminder, your responses are confidential and will only be reported in combination with others.

What is your age in years?* This field is required.Please select the best option that applies to you.

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 and older

What is your gender?* This field is required.Please select the one best option that applies to you.

Female

Male

Prefer not to answer

Other

What race and ethnicity do you consider yourself to be?* This field is required.Please select the one best option that applies to you.

Hispanic or Latino

White (Non Hispanic)

Black or African American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Multi-racial

Other

Do you have any children under 18 living in your household?* This field is required.Please select the best option that applies to you.

Yes

Indicate the age groups of the children in your household? Select all that apply* This field is required.Please select the one best option that applies to you.

0 to 4

5 to 10

11 to 13

14 to 17

Geolocation Capture

Which of the following communities in Mesa County best represents the area where you live?* This field is required.Please select the one best option that applies to you.

Grand Junction

Fruita

Redlands

Clifton

Fruitvale

Orchard Mesa

Palisade

Loma

Mack

Gateway

Whitewater

De Beque

Collbran

Mesa

I don’t live in Mesa County.

Prefer not to say

Other

What is the maximum education level you have attained?* This field is required.Please select the one best option that applies to you.

Less than high school

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate

Some College

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate or professional degree (e.g., Master's, PhD, MD)

What is your estimated total annual household income?* This field is required.Please select the one best option that applies to you.

Less than $15,000

$15,000 to $24,999

$25,000 to $34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 or greater

Prefer not to say

How would you best describe your political affiliation?* This field is required.We are asking this question to ensure fair representation of all points of view Please select the one best option that applies to you

Democrat

Independent or Unaffiliated

Republican

Prefer not to say

Other