2022 Community Survey
Every two years, the City of Wilsonville conducts a statistically-valid Community Survey to gauge resident opinions on a variety of topics. The 2022 National Citizen Survey™ (NCS) includes input from a representative sample more than 500 Wilsonville residents. Results may be compared to those from previous surveys, allowing the City to see trends over time. Data can also be compared against results from more than 600 communities who participate in the NCS.
Survey responses were collected in the spring of 2022 and presented at the Aug. 15 meeting of the Wilsonville City Council. Broadly, the results illustrate that a large majority of Wilsonville residents maintain an affinity for their community and generally appreciate the quality of local services and amenities.
Survey Background
The NCS was developed by National Research Center in Boulder, Colo., to provide a statistically-valid survey of resident opinions about community and services provided by local government. The NCS focuses on a series of community characteristics and local government services, as well as issues of public trust. Resident behaviors related to civic engagement in the community also are measured.
The NCS report for Wilsonville discusses trends over time, comparing the 2020 ratings for the City to the previous survey results in 2018, 2016, 2014 and 2012. The report also provides comparisons for Wilsonville’s ratings to national benchmark standards. The survey also covers special topics such as where residents obtain City news and information, preferred methods of communication, and healthy living priorities.
Participating households for the geographically-representative written survey were selected at random and the household member who responds was selected without bias. In addition to the 471 residents who completed the mailed survey, this year’s survey also included an online “opt in” survey completed by 149 residents. A total of 620 completed written and online “opt in” surveys were completed. The margin of error for survey results is plus or minus four percentage points.
