Relationships Between Community Attributes and Residential Preference in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska

Authors

John C. Allen, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Rebecca J. Vogt, Center for Applied Rural Innovation, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Soonchul Ko, Hyupsung University

Date of this Version

Fall 2001

Comments

Published in Great Plains Research 11:2 (Fall 2001). Copyright © 2001 Center for Great Plains Studies.

Abstract

This paper examines the residential preferences of rural Nebraskans. Data from the 1998 Nebraska Rural Poll were analyzed at two levels. First, the residential preferences of rural Nebraskans were compared to those of the general population of the United States. Second, the relationships between the attributes of the respondents' current community and their residential preferences were examined. Current community size, the social attributes of the community, and evaluations of local community services were all determined to be important influences on residential preferences. The findings illustrate the possible positive impact on rural Great Plains communities of enhancing social interaction and creatively providing service delivery.