Purpose 

The purpose of the Community Survey is to help the Town of Oak Island gather input from the community on a wide range of issues impacting the overall quality of life of residents. The Survey looks at multiple areas, including quality of life in the Town, satisfaction with core Town services, as well as perceptions of safety and value.

Process

The survey was available online and promoted through the Town's social media channels. A postcard announcing the survey was mailed to property owners. 

The goal was to obtain completed surveys from at least 400 full-time residents. The report provides opinions of a representative sample of 1,471 residents of the Town of Oak Island collected from November 14, 2023 to November 30, 2023. The margin of error for this survey is ±2%, with a 95% confidence level. A total of 2,464 surveys were collected including full-time residents, seasonal residents, property owners, business owners, and visitors. 

Results

2023 Community Survey Infographic Report

2023 Community Survey Findings Report

2023 Community Survey Open Data