The Survey Said…
7 7 Prairie County Residents shared their thoughts through a community survey last December, 2007. 87% thought Terry was a community that helped one another and 91% felt it was a real home.
Strengths were education, helpful friendly people, hospital and medical care, businesses that invested in Terry, small town atmosphere, park, museums, clean appearance. Things people would change is adding more students and people to town, improve road maintenance, full time restaurant, jobs and locals more welcoming to new folks.
53% of respondents were willing or very willing to help with community projects.
Top 3 areas to improve the quality of life in Terry were livable wage jobs 63%; education system 48% and youth activities 43% and health care 34%.
From the 15 items listed on the survey that came up during Study Circles, the top issues were
1. Value added agriculture
2. Recruit professionals
3. Assisted living facility
4. Expand recreational opportunities