Survey Results
Question 14:
For each of the following groups, how much of the time do you think you can trust them to do what is right?
For the most part, the trust level people have for certain institutions is consistent among the metros. (See Question 14 data)
The left part of the chart deals with government. Overall, the trust levels are lowest here. For all metros, trust in national government earned the lowest score. There is a higher level of trust for local governments, although the Kansas City region does rank significantly lower on the trust level residents have for the region’s central city. This score is higher in Minneapolis-St. Paul and Denver where, as we have seen, there is a stronger sense of regionalism.
The middle section deals with business and associations. The trust level for all peer metros increases here. The peak trust level for all metros is “my place of worship” followed by “other places of worship.”
The right portion of the chart deals mostly with other social organizations. Scores here are more variable, but still moderate overall. Denver consistently had the lowest scores in these areas.
Average Trust Score by Group
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