Views of Community Life in Rural Nebraska,
November 20, 2008
Most of the smaller communities in rural Nebraska have experienced population decline since 2000 while most of the larger communities have experienced population growth. How do rural Nebraskans feel about their community? Are they satisfied with the services provided? Are they planning to move from their community next year? How do they view the quality of life in their community? What factors are important in contributing to the quality of life in their community? This report provides a detailed analysis of these questions.
Perceptions of Well-Being and Personal Finances Among Rural Nebraskans, October 7, 2008
Nebraska has experienced slow economic growth recently but has also seen higher farm income. How do rural Nebraskans perceive their quality of life? Do their perceptions differ by community size, the region in which they live, or their occupation? How concerned are rural Nebraskans about their personal finances? This report provides a detailed analysis of these questions.
Global Climate Change: Opinions and Perceptions of Rural Nebraskans, August 26, 2008
It is predicted that the earth's climate will change because of the buildup of greenhouse gases. However, the exact effect of these gases of the climate is difficult to predict. Given these conditions, what do rural Nebraskans think about global climate change? Do they think global climate change will impact them? What are their opinions about the causes and effects of global climate change? This report provides a detailed analysis of these questions.
Energy Use and Concerns of Rural Nebraskans,
July, 8, 2008
Energy prices have steadily increased during the past year. Rural residents are now faced with higher costs to drive and heat and cool their homes. Given these conditions, how much of a problem have rising energy costs been for rural Nebraskans? What are their opinions on future energy sources? What changes have they made or do they plan to make due to the price increases? This paper provides a detailed analysis of these questions.
Television Signal Changes and Rural Nebraskans,
October 7, 2008
Starting in mid-February 2009, all television stations can only broadcast a digital signal. This change will affect households that receive their signal over-the-air through an antenna or rabbit ears. This report provides a picture of the effect this change will have on rural Nebraskan households.
