5 Local Neighborhood Numbers
V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth |
Take a quick look at some local statistics* exposing how we feel about own neighborhoods and our neighbors!
75%
75% of Eau Claire residents say their neighborhood is an excellent or good place to live. Not bad at all. But what is the other 25% looking to change or add? Here are ten great ideas.
95%
A whopping 95% of Eau Claire residents say their neighborhood is safe during the day. Not surprising considering the area is somewhat famous for its safety.
37%
Only 37% of Eau Claire residents talk or visit with neighbors at least a few times a week. This isn't great. We can do better – and we should. Start here.
18
The number of officially designated neighborhood associations in the city of Eau Claire. Do you live in one of these neighborhoods? Find out.
5
Eau Claire originally had five neighborhood associations: Historic Randall Park, Mt. Washington, North River Fronts, North Side Hill, and Third Ward. Here's how you can start your own.
Check out a few more local and national neighborhood statistics in Volume One's new Rebuilding Our Neighborhoods issue.
*Sources: City of Eau Claire; National Citizen Survey of Eau Claire (2012)