City Launches 2026 National Community Survey
March 11, 2026 — The City of Wilsonville has launched its scientifically-valid 2026 National Community Survey (NCS), administered every two years to gauge resident attitudes pertaining to quality of life and services provided by the City.
Conducting the NCS helps ensure that the City’s programs and policies meet the needs and desires of Wilsonville residents. Data collected from the survey informs the City Council’s two-year goal-setting efforts.
“We always look forward to the National Community Survey data reports, which guide planning and help us better understand how the City’s programs and services are being received,” said Assistant City Manager Jeanna Troha. “The more people who participate, the better equipped our City Council and staff will be to effectively meet the community’s most urgent needs.”
Developed by the National Research Center at Polco, the National Community Survey (NCS), collects opinions on the economy, mobility, community design, utilities, safety, natural environment, inclusivity, engagement, and other elements of Wilsonville’s livability. Results show the City’s strengths, where improvement is needed, and what matters most to residents. The data allows City analysts to compare sentiment in Wilsonville to that in more than 500 other U.S. cities that employ NCS testing.
Phase 1 - This week, the NCS is being distributed by mail to a random sample of Wilsonville residents, ensuring a consistent, statistically-valid data set. Participating households have been randomly selected by Polco. Households that receive an invitation by mail are encouraged to follow the enclosed instructions and to complete and return the survey.
Phase 2 - For two weeks, April 1-15, the NCS is open for additional community members to participate. Links to access the online opt-in survey will be provided on the City’s social media channels and in the April Boones Ferry Messenger. This opt-in survey, identical to the one sent by mail, allows the City to gather feedback from a larger cross-section of community members. After survey results have been compiled by Polco, summary data is delivered to the City, analyzed, and reported to the City Council and the public.
For a look at data from previously administered surveys in Wilsonville, visit here.
About Polco: Polco brings people and data together to help build stronger, healthier communities. With award-winning community engagement tools and services, Polco allows leaders to engage residents around their most important topics, align goals, and strengthen public trust. Polco is committed to a strict privacy policy, designed to keep participants’ responses confidential and protect personal data. Learn more at info.polco.us.
