Windshield survey
Windshield Survey
NSG/420
January 10, 2014
Windshield Survey
Keyes, California is a census-designated town in Stanislaus County. Keyes is located off Highway 99 in the California Central Valley. This small town is unknown to many due to its 2.8 mile radius (“City data”). Numerous health concerns plague this small town due to its size and population. A windshield survey and internet research provides information on the people, the land, and the health of those living in this small community.
The People
According to the 2010 census, Keyes has a population of 5,601 residents with a 50/50 male to female ratio (“City data”). The median age of these residents is 29.5 years old. The majority of the Keyes population has a household annual income of $29,943 for a family of 4. Annual income is just above or right at the poverty line. In 2011 it was recorded that 32.1% of the population was living in poverty. A staggering 12.9% of Keyes residents are unemployed as of July 2013. About 18% of Keyes residents work in construction, agriculture, or retail. Keyes is a predominately Hispanic community accounting for 60.9% of its residents. Whites average 34.3% of the population followed by 2% Asian and 0.4% Black. The residents of Keyes are 54% Catholic in faith followed by 5% Baptist and 5% Mormon. Keyes lacks a municipal government but is a part of Stanislaus County (“City data”).
The Land Keyes, California is located between Ceres and Turlock off Highway 99. The town’s appearance is unattractive at first look. No landscaping or sidewalks are provided in most of the community. The majority of homes are enclosed by a fence and most do not have a driveway. Although the homes are aged and tattered, many of them have nice yards with minimal refuse. Homes in this location were built in the 1980’s. The average price of a home located in Keyes, Ca is $89,952 (“Zillow”). Few people were out walking in the community. The residents of Keyes had
NSG/420
January 10, 2014
Windshield Survey
Keyes, California is a census-designated town in Stanislaus County. Keyes is located off Highway 99 in the California Central Valley. This small town is unknown to many due to its 2.8 mile radius (“City data”). Numerous health concerns plague this small town due to its size and population. A windshield survey and internet research provides information on the people, the land, and the health of those living in this small community.
The People
According to the 2010 census, Keyes has a population of 5,601 residents with a 50/50 male to female ratio (“City data”). The median age of these residents is 29.5 years old. The majority of the Keyes population has a household annual income of $29,943 for a family of 4. Annual income is just above or right at the poverty line. In 2011 it was recorded that 32.1% of the population was living in poverty. A staggering 12.9% of Keyes residents are unemployed as of July 2013. About 18% of Keyes residents work in construction, agriculture, or retail. Keyes is a predominately Hispanic community accounting for 60.9% of its residents. Whites average 34.3% of the population followed by 2% Asian and 0.4% Black. The residents of Keyes are 54% Catholic in faith followed by 5% Baptist and 5% Mormon. Keyes lacks a municipal government but is a part of Stanislaus County (“City data”).
The Land Keyes, California is located between Ceres and Turlock off Highway 99. The town’s appearance is unattractive at first look. No landscaping or sidewalks are provided in most of the community. The majority of homes are enclosed by a fence and most do not have a driveway. Although the homes are aged and tattered, many of them have nice yards with minimal refuse. Homes in this location were built in the 1980’s. The average price of a home located in Keyes, Ca is $89,952 (“Zillow”). Few people were out walking in the community. The residents of Keyes had