72% Say Town Worth Investing In; 34% Expect to Be Heard

Gallup finds that most Americans retain hope in the places where they live: 72% say their area is worth investing in, 60% are hopeful about its future, and 50% think it is moving in a positive direction.

The weak point is voice. Only 34% believe someone would listen to their ideas for improving the town, and only 40% think the community is prepared for future challenges. The gap separates attachment to place from confidence in local agency.