The number following each response item represents its weighted ranking. For example, for question 1, most people ranked school systems as their number 1 priority and progressive and visionary attitude by citizens as their number 5 priority. To determine the weighted ranking for each response, the sum of all responses ranked as number 1 was multiplied by 5 - the sum of all the responses ranked as number 2 was multiplied by 4, and so on. This formula determined the final score for each response.

Question 1: Rank the five qualities, attributes or characteristics that our community should possess in order to be a healthy, more vital and successful community.

School systems - high quality with good buildings and technology	2373
Jobs - good paying and available	1942
Health care systems - high quality and affordable	930
Violence and crime - freedom from	913
Free from alcohol abuse and illicit drug use	759
Religion - strong faith community that is engaged	735
Housing - available and affordable	595
Leadership - strong, positive and visionary	561
Youth and family activities	461
Child care - available and affordable	386
Community spirit - positive and caring	342
Quality parks and recreation	305
Collaboration - community organizations, businesses, etc. willing to work together	280
Beautification of our community	268
Community commitment - citizens are willing to invest in the community	268
Community with character/values	246
Positive attitude about our community - little cynicism	245
Community events - festivals, activities, etc.	241
Community vision - clear, positive and shared by many	190
Community involvement - volunteerism	163
Cultural diversity - diversity is respected, not feared	155
Arts and cultural opportunities	139
Civic participation - voting and involvement in community issues	133
Public transportation - available and affordable	128
Progressive and visionary attitude by citizens	127

Question 2: Rank the five biggest obstacles or challenges that our community must overcome to become a stronger, healthier and more vital community.

Drugs/violence/crime/alcohol	2496
Limited job opportunities/high paying jobs	1477
Racial division/conflict	1403
Negative attitudes	1215
Safer/better schools	1146
Apathy - lack of people involvement	1022
Need for better streets	842
Lack of funding	766
Lack of community support - commitment	682
Short supply of available and affordable housing	616
Lack of visionary - forward thinking leadership	514
Too little collaboration/teamwork/unity	496
Little interest in community beautification	250
Limited transportation options	183

Question 3: Rank the five most important projects, concerns or priorities that we as a community should begin acting upon during the next twelve months.

Education - better technology & buildings	2055
Drugs & alcohol abuse/violence	1535
Improved job base - higher paying opportunities	1221
Street improvement	1015
Crime control	955
Housing - available/affordable/rental	734
Youth activities	667
Business recruitment/retention	551
Parent and family support	548
Racial ethnic issues/diversity	543
Health care	511
Activities - more in community	510
Child care and pre-school - available and affordable	422
Parks and recreation	300
Community beautification	284
Leadership development	284
Image	262
Downtown redevelopment	222
Senior support	219
River front	184

Question 4: Rank what you think Fort Dodge is doing well as a community.

Iowa Central Community College	1545
New library involvement	1463
Health care... hospital and physicians	1231
Strong retail hub	1061
Economic development - bringing in new jobs	971
Education	883
Blanden Arts Museum	656
Police - law enforcement - public safety	551
Religion - spiritual guidance	545
Friendly - good people	537
Coming together to plan for the future - forward thinking	397
Youth programs and sports	385
Strong construction industry	360
Parks	329
Downtown renovations	323
Community Action Network	264
Community - civic activities and events	243
Attitude improvement	192
Recreational facilities - activities	187
Family support	134
Cultural activities	80

Question 5: Rank the five most important social problems, issues and concerns that we have in our community.

Adult alcohol/drug abuse	2862
Crime	1876
Teen Pregnancy	1765
Domestic abuse	1644
Teen violence	1302
Out-of-wedlock births	1295
Adult violence	906
Child abuse	888
Teen suicide	237

Question 6: Rank the five most important health problems, issues or concerns that we have in our community.

Heart disease	3634
Depression/mental health issues	1767
Breast cancer	1422
Sexually transmitted disease	1123
Stroke	1102
Other cancers	1097
Injury by accident	773
Asthma	771
Lung cancer	711
Prostate cancer	570
Low birth weight babies	275