Envision Madison
Envision Rexburg
In 2013, the City of Rexburg conducted a study of Madison County residents. The goal was to identify the issues, attitudes, and values of our residents.
To complete this process, a focus group and a random sample survey of Madison County residents were held to determine their attitudes on growth and what they value most about life in Madison County. Stakeholder meetings were also held to define the most important issues as the community, BYU-Idaho, and the county continued to grow.
After issues were identified, two tracks were created to further study the issues; one to explore spatial or physical layout issues, and a second track to study the primarily non-spatial issues.
View to the full results here.
Survey Results Summary:
Feelings About Growth
- Madison County residents love where they live and the high quality of life it provides.
- Residents feel that growth is a good thing.
- There is significant support for growth strategies.
Key Community Values:
- Peace of Mind
- Security
- Belonging
- Freedom
Psycosocial Consequences:
- My family and I feel safe.
- Strong, close-knit community.
- I can't provide for myself and my family.
- I can't afford to do the things that are important to me.
- Quality of life is high thanks to surrounding recreational offerings.
Functional Consequences:
- Friendly people who look out for each other.
- Sense of community.
- I can't earn enough money.
- I'll have to leave the area if finances don't improve.
- There are ample opportunities to spend time with friends and family.
- There are many options to do the things I enjoy the most.
Madison County Quality of Life Attributes:
- Family-friendly environment with strong values.
- Safe community with low crime.
- Lack of jobs.
- High cost of living.
- Many outdoor recreation opportunities.
- Wonderful open spaces.