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OVERVIEW |
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On most measures,
Wisconsin residents remain highly satisfied with the quality of their
lives. Economic issues, especially jobs, are an important exception.
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THE MOOD |
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The percentage of respondents who believe things are on the right track
in their local area is up significantly (74%) in 2003 compared to 2002
(63%); while less than a majority of respondents (46%) continue to
believe that things in Wisconsin are on the right track.
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HOME-OWNERSHIP |
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Satisfaction with the cost of homes to own or rent continues to be high
(79%). Half of those 18 to 24 years and one fourth of those 35 to 54
years expect to move sometime in the near future.
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EDUCATION |
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State residents
continue to be satisfied with the amount they pay to support public
education, and there are indications that satisfaction could be
increasing.
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ECONOMY |
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Public satisfaction with the economic outlook has worsened since 2002,
particularly when it comes to job opportunities. Job satisfaction is
holding steady from a statistical point of view, but workers are less
satisfied with their income (69% in 2002 and 58% in 2003).
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PERSONAL
SAFETY |
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State residents continue to sense a high level of personal safety and
security in their communities, unchanged from a year ago, in spite of
terrorist threats and the ongoing conflict in Iraq.
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TAXES |
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Respondents are
slightly less dissatisfied with property taxes in 2003 than they were in
2002 and are satisfied with the quality of basic services.
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PUBLIC
SERVICES |
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Satisfaction with local public services is high in 2003, as it was in
2002. Although police and fire protection earn the highest level of
approval, refuse collection and parks are highly valued services.
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HEALTH
CARE |
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Satisfaction with the cost of health care still hovers below 50%, but
respondents remain positive about the value of health care services and
their access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals. Two thirds (68%) of
respondents with health insurance coverage say the cost of their
insurance has increased in the past year. In spite of that, there has
been no change in satisfaction with the cost of care. It should be noted
that two out of three respondents say that they do not pay the full cost
of their insurance coverage.
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THE FUTURE |
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By most measures, respondent satisfaction with the quality of life in
Wisconsin remains high. On the other hand, state residents are very
concerned about the state’s economic situation, specifically the
availability of jobs.
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