Table 4. Participants who agree or strongly agree with Quality of Life statements, 2008 Virginia Beach Community Wellness Survey.

Response Option

Average Rating

Percent

The quality of life in Virginia Beach is good.

3.98

87%

Virginia Beach is a good place to raise children.

3.96

82%

I am able to get the healthcare that I need.

3.87

80%

Virginia Beach has good educational opportunities.

3.78

74%

Overall, Virginia Beach is a healthy community.

3.75

75%

Virginia Beach is a safe community.

3.68

71%

Healthcare is of good quality in Virginia Beach.

3.66

67%

Virginia Beach is a good place to grow old.

3.36

52%

Virginia Beach provides good job opportunities. Please rate the extent to which you agree with the following statements:

3.26

48%

Healthcare is affordable in Virginia Beach.

2.89

31%

Housing is affordable in Virginia Beach.

2.32

16%

Note:. Participants rate questions on a scale from 1 to 5,1 indicating Strongly Disagree and 5 indicating Strongly Agree.