Got Needs - 2023 Results
What is your preferred language?
| English | 90.25% |
| Spanish | 9.75% |
What is your age?
| 18-24 yrs. | 5.27% |
| 25-34 yrs. | 23.72% |
| 35-44 yrs. | 29.91% |
| 45-54 yrs. | 17.52% |
| 55-64 yrs. | 15.94% |
| 65+ yrs. | 7.64% |
What is your sex?
| Male | 13.42% |
| Female | 85.00% |
| Other | 0.00% |
| Prefer not to answer | 1.58% |
What is your race? (Check all that apply)
| American Indian | 1.58% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 4.61% |
| White/Caucasian | 38.82% |
| Black or African American | 2.37% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.13% |
| Prefer not to answer | 5.13% |
| Other (Please specify) | 2.37% |
What community do you currently live in?
| Armona | 1.98% |
| Avenal | 4.87% |
| Corcoran | 11.20% |
| Hanford | 47.56% |
| Home Garden | 0.66% |
| Kettleman City | 0.79% |
| Lemoore | 21.61% |
| Stratford | 1.71% |
| NAS Lemoore | 3.95% |
| Santa Rosa Rancheria | 0.13% |
| Homeless | 0.00% |
| Other (Please specify) | 5.53% |
What is the highest level of school you have completed?
| No schooling completed | 1.85% |
| Nursery school to 8th grade | 1.59% |
| Some high school, no diploma | 5.94% |
| High school graduate, diploma, or the equivalent (eg. GED) | 15.32% |
| Some college credit, no degree | 22.59% |
| Trade/technical/vocational training | 7.00% |
| Associate degree | 15.59% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.66% |
| Master's degree | 7.27% |
| Professional degree | 0.40% |
| Doctorate degree | 0.79% |
In your community, do you have the following recreational areas/activities? (Check all that apply)
| Parks | 94.98% |
| Youth sports teams | 70.01% |
| Walking trails | 37.08% |
| Adult sports teams | 31.17% |
| Playgrounds | 83.90% |
| Community gardens | 26.88% |
| Performing arts | 14.92% |
| Gyms | 71.20% |
| Libraries | 81.09% |
| Visual arts | 15.36% |
| Skate parks | 59.53% |
| Fitness classes | 49.19% |
| Bike paths | 28.06% |
| Swimming pools | 56.57% |
| Splash pads | 33.09% |
| Sports features (eg. Basketball court, baseball field) | 60.27% |
Do you feel there are enough areas of recreation in your community?
| Yes | 35.68% |
| No | 54.77% |
| Don't know | 9.54% |
If YES, are these recreation areas affordable?
| Yes | 75.35% |
| No | 24.65% |
Are these recreation areas accessible?
| Yes | 85.33% |
| No | 14.67% |
Are these recreation areas safe?
| Yes | 75.72% |
| No | 24.28% |
Are these recreation areas high quality?
| Yes | 50.45% |
| No | 49.55% |
Do you feel there are enough recreation activities in your area?
| Yes | 22.22% |
| No | 61.63% |
| Don't know | 16.15% |
If YES, are these recreation activities affordable?
| Yes | 61.62% |
| No | 38.38% |
Are these recreation activities accessible?
| Yes | 75.54% |
| No | 24.46% |
Do you utilize childcare in your community?
| Yes | 17.81% |
| No | 82.19% |
9.1. If YES, is this child care high quality?
| Yes | 57.84% |
| No | 42.16% |
Is this childcare affordable?
| Yes | 42.99% |
| No | 57.01% |
Are there enough options and locations?
| Yes | 34.40% |
| No | 65.60% |
Have you ever used any of these community services before? (Check all that apply)
| None of the above | 53.25% |
| Drug and Alcohol Services | 3.40% |
| Mental Health Services | 14.05% |
| Food Assistance | 35.50% |
| Victim Services | 5.18% |
| Family and Parenting Services | 8.73% |
| Veteran Services | 5.03% |
Does the public transportation in your community meet your needs? Public transportation is any transportation provided to the general public for a fare. This type of transportation is mostly paid for by government funds and passenger fares.
| Yes | 25.77% |
| No | 19.29% |
| Not applicable | 54.93% |
If NO, why does public transportation not meet your needs? (Check all that apply)
| Too expensive | 14.02% |
| Limited times | 49.07% |
| Limited locations | 45.79% |
| Long wait times | 34.11% |
| Scheduling conflicts | 23.83% |
| Other (Please specify) | 19.63% |
If YES you use public transportation, what type are you using? (Check all that apply)
| Kings Area Rural Transit (KART) Bus | 70.74% |
| Amtrak train | 37.55% |
| Corcoran Area Transit (CAT) bus | 17.03% |
Do you and your family have access to food within your community?
| Yes | 91.99% |
| No | 8.01% |
Do you feel that your community offers opportunities, organizations, or events that sufficiently meet your family’s spiritual needs?
| Yes | 65.88% |
| No | 16.18% |
| Not applicable | 17.94% |
Do you attend a church or spiritual community regularly?
| Yes | 49.41% |
| No | 50.59% |
If NO, are you interested in joining a church or spiritual community?
| Yes | 27.45% |
| No | 72.55% |
Are you currently having trouble affording an apartment or house in your community that suits your needs?
| Yes | 23.63% |
| No | 76.37% |
Are you currently receiving any services from Kings Community Action Organization (e.g. Head Start, Utility Assistance, Child Care, etc.)?
| Yes | 10.77% |
| No | 89.23% |
Have you ever witnessed violence in your community?
| Yes | 40.38% |
| No | 59.62% |
Have you ever been the victim of violence in your community?
| Yes | 13.34% |
| No | 86.66% |
Have you ever witnessed violence in your home?
| Yes | 13.43% |
| No | 86.57% |
Have you ever been the victim of violence in your home?
| Yes | 11.61% |
| No | 88.39% |
Is everyone in your household currently covered by health insurance?
| Yes | 91.23% |
| No | 8.77% |
In the past two years, has anyone in your household experienced a sudden or unexpected loss of employment?
| Yes | 34.21% |
| No | 65.79% |
In the past two years, has your household experienced a major change in income?
| Yes | 48.42% |
| No | 51.58% |
In the past two years, has a lack of job skills or education prevented anyone in your household from gaining employment?
| Yes | 24.53% |
| No | 75.47% |
In the past two years, has a lack of job skills or education prevented anyone in your household from getting a better paying job?
| Yes | 34.51% |
| No | 65.49% |
Is your household currently having trouble paying utility bills?
| Yes | 18.10% |
| No | 81.90% |
Are you concerned about having enough food to feed your family?
| Yes | 18.44% |
| No | 81.56% |
Is your household currently having trouble paying rent/mortgage?
| Yes | 13.64% |
| No | 86.54% |
Does your household have internet access?
| Yes | 94.21% |
| No | 5.79% |
If YES, is your connection reliable?
| Yes | 82.68% |
| No | 17.32% |
Please specify provider
| Cable company (eg. AT&T, Xfinity) | 89.24% |
| KingsNet | 5.58% |
| Data plan through mobile device | 9.96% |
Does your household have a computer?
| Yes | 77.72% |
| No | 22.28% |
Does your household have a smartphone?
| Yes | 95.15% |
| No | 4.85% |
What is your approximate annual household income?
| $0-$12,000 | 8.54% |
| $12,000-$16,000 | 5.50% |
| $16,000-$20,000 | 3.98% |
| $20,000-$25,000 | 4.55% |
| $25,000-$30,000 | 7.59% |
| $30,000-$35,000 | 8.16% |
| $35,000-$40,000 | 10.06% |
| $40,000-$50,000 | 11.95% |
| $50,000-$65,000 | 8.73% |
| $65,000-$80,000 | 10.25% |
| $80,000-$100,000 | 7.40% |
| $100,000+ | 13.28% |
Does anyone in your household need help with any of the following? (Check all that apply)
| None of the above | 83.98% |
| Speaking English | 14.84% |
| Reading English | 11.91% |
| Writing English | 12.11% |
Are you able to access medical services
| Yes | 94.01% |
| No | 5.99% |
If NO, why have you been unable to access medical services? (Check all that apply)
| No insurance | 48.94% |
| Lack of transportation | 6.38% |
| Healthcare hours | 10.64% |
| Scheduling conflict | 19.15% |
| No local specialist | 14.89% |
| Finances | 17.02% |
| Childcare | 8.51% |
| Other (Please specify) | 19.15% |
Are you able to access medical services?
| Yes | 55.16% |
| No | 9.01% |
| Not applicable | 36.02% |
Are you able to access mental health services if needed?
| No insurance | 25.42% |
| Lack of transportation | 3.39% |
| Provider hours | 13.56% |
| Stigma | 13.56% |
| Finances | 13.56% |
| Childcare | 6.78% |
| Unable to find a provider | 45.76% |
| Not covered by insurance | 18.64% |
| Other (Please specify) | 20.34% |
If NO, why have you been unable to access telehealth services?
| No computer | 28.57% |
| No internet service | 10.20% |
| No cell phone | 8.16% |
| Impersonal | 14.29% |
| Lack of privacy | 18.37% |
| Provider hours | 10.20% |
| Stigma | 4.08% |
| Finances | 8.16% |
| Doesn't feel secure | 12.24% |
| Other (Please specify) | 32.65% |
In the past two years, have you experienced an increase in mental health symptoms (depression/anxiety)?
| Yes | 47.92% |
| No | 52.08% |
If YES, do you know where to receive care?
| Yes | 75.64% |
| No | 24.36% |
Have you received care?
| Yes | 38.64% |
| No | 61.36% |
Do you feel these symptoms are due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
| Yes | 55.23% |
| No | 44.77% |
Has the concept of suicide ever seriously affected your life?
| Yes | 11.74% |
| No | 88.26% |
If YES, which resources are you aware of?
| Suicide hotline | 57.43% |
| Champions | 12.87% |
| Church or spiritual community | 35.64% |
| Urgent care | 34.65% |
| Kings County Behavioral Health | 38.61% |
| Kings View | 36.63% |
| Warm Line | 15.84% |
| Emergency room | 38.61% |
| 2-1-2001 | 25.74% |
| Other (Please specify) | 18.81% |
What are your three biggest barriers to healthy eating? Healthy eating is eating 2-5 servings of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, dairy foods, lean meats or proteins like nuts, seeds and beans and drinking water daily. (Please check up to three option
| There are no places to buy healthy food near my home | 12.99% |
| I don't have transportation to access healthy food | 1.18% |
| When I'm in the store, I don't know how to select healthy food | 10.83% |
| I don't know how to cook healthy food | 13.58% |
| I don't have time to cook healthy food | 20.28% |
| I don't have anywhere to prepare healthy food | 2.36% |
| Healthy food is too expensive | 44.69% |
| The food goes bad before I can finish it | 24.80% |
| I'm not familiar with the healthy food available here in my community | 7.09% |
| I don’t like the taste of healthy food | 5.71% |
| My family doesn’t like healthy food | 10.24% |
| I don’t feel full when I eat healthy food | 9.45% |
| I already eat healthy food most of the time | 41.93% |
If you or your family face a crisis situation (eg. sudden job loss, death in the family, victimization), where do you turn?
| None of the above | 30.69% |
| Church or spiritual community | 35.33% |
| Doctor | 12.16% |
| Counselor | 16.60% |
| Social Services | 14.29% |
| Law Enforcement | 10.81% |
| Job Training Office | 6.95% |
| School/Education Facility | 2.90% |
| Other (Please specify) | 21.62% |
Are you aware of the free to low-cost family planning services in your community?
| Yes | 44.23% |
| No | 55.77% |
Please identify all the categories that you currently need assistance with (Check all that apply)
| None of the above | 41.83% |
| Affordable Housing | 18.13% |
| Employment | 15.74% |
| Food | 16.93% |
| Accessing Medical Coverage | 4.78% |
| Transportation | 4.38% |
| Job training | 10.36% |
| Preschool | 5.98% |
| Working with law enforcement | 1.99% |
| Shelter | 1.20% |
| Child Care | 12.15% |
| Utilities Assistance | 14.54% |
| Parenting Classes | 4.98% |
| English language classes | 5.38% |
| Household budgeting | 9.96% |
| Youth activities (summer/ after school) | 14.74% |
| Nutrition education | 10.56% |
| Home Repairs | 18.92% |
| Tutoring | 4.58% |
| Education Support | 6.77% |
| Other (Please specify) | 2.39% |
Due to the COVID pandemic, has anyone in your household experienced difficulty with any of the following? (Check all that apply)
| None of the above | 40.75% |
| Reduced wages and/or work hours | 24.41% |
| Loss of employment | 19.49% |
| Childcare access | 11.81% |
| Getting food | 5.12% |
| Housing | 5.12% |
| Transportation | 4.92% |
| Getting hand sanitizer or cleaning supplies | 16.54% |
| Getting medications | 3.74% |
| Accessing healthcare | 4.92% |
| Paying for medical expenses | 5.91% |
| Getting physical activity | 24.41% |
| Mental health symptoms (eg. Depression, anxiety) | 23.62% |
| Other (Please specify) | 0.79% |
