section io: interviewer observations-housing (household)
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hrs 2022 early release
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hhid household identification number
section: io level: household type: character width: 6 decimals: 0
.................................................................................
9773 010001-959738. household identification number
subhh 2022 sub household identification number
section: io level: household type: character width: 1 decimals: 0
.................................................................................
8365 0. original sample household - no split from divorce or
separation of spouses or partners
719 1. split household - one half of couple from subhh 0 and new
spouse or partner, if any
543 2. split household - one half of couple from subhh 0 and new
spouse or partner, if any
71 5. split household - one half of couple from subhh 1 or 2
10 6. split household - one half of couple from subhh 1 or 2
64 7. reunited household - respondents from split household
reunite
1 8. split household - one half of couple from subhh 1 or 2
rsubhh 2020 sub household identification number
section: io level: household type: character width: 1 decimals: 0
.................................................................................
8554 0. original sample household - no split from divorce or
separation of spouses or partners
622 1. split household - one half of couple from subhh 0 and new
spouse or partner, if any
466 2. split household - one half of couple from subhh 0 and new
spouse or partner, if any
63 5. split household - one half of couple from subhh 1 or 2
7 6. split household - one half of couple from subhh 1 or 2
60 7. reunited household - respondents from split household
reunite
1 8. split household - one half of couple from subhh 1 or 2
pn_cs 2022 coverscreen resp person number
section: io level: household type: character width: 3 decimals: 0
.................................................................................
5876 010. person identifier
406 011. person identifier
19 012. person identifier
1 013. person identifier
2760 020. person identifier
105 021. person identifier
11 022. person identifier
191 030. person identifier
20 031. person identifier
2 032. person identifier
347 040. person identifier
27 041. person identifier
3 042. person identifier
1 043. person identifier
4 blank. coversheet r not completed
pn_fam 2022 family resp person number
section: io level: household type: character width: 3 decimals: 0
.................................................................................
5544 010. person identifier
280 011. person identifier
11 012. person identifier
2844 020. person identifier
64 021. person identifier
7 022. person identifier
204 030. person identifier
16 031. person identifier
1 032. person identifier
404 040. person identifier
16 041. person identifier
2 042. person identifier
380 blank. no family respondent
pn_fin 2022 financial resp person number
section: io level: household type: character width: 3 decimals: 0
.................................................................................
6054 010. person identifier
286 011. person identifier
12 012. person identifier
2610 020. person identifier
66 021. person identifier
7 022. person identifier
219 030. person identifier
18 031. person identifier
2 032. person identifier
290 040. person identifier
18 041. person identifier
2 042. person identifier
189 blank. no financial respondent
pn_ncs 2022 non-coverscreen resp person number
section: io level: household type: character width: 3 decimals: 0
.................................................................................
1472 010. person identifier
95 020. person identifier
2 021. person identifier
10 030. person identifier
1 032. person identifier
11 040. person identifier
8182 blank. single respondent household
pn_nfam 2022 non-family resp person number
section: io level: household type: character width: 3 decimals: 0
.................................................................................
1804 010. person identifier
19 011. person identifier
1 012. person identifier
200 020. person identifier
8 021. person identifier
1 022. person identifier
6 030. person identifier
2 032. person identifier
2 040. person identifier
3 041. person identifier
1 043. person identifier
7726 blank. single respondent household
pn_nfin 2022 non-financial resp person number
section: io level: household type: character width: 3 decimals: 0
.................................................................................
1294 010. person identifier
11 011. person identifier
1 012. person identifier
137 020. person identifier
6 021. person identifier
1 022. person identifier
6 030. person identifier
6 030. person identifier
1 032. person identifier
8 040. person identifier
2 041. person identifier
1 043. person identifier
8305 blank. single respondent household
v059 contact r at home
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq01_meeting_place
did you talk with the [respondent/informant/proxy] in the place where the
[respondent/informant/proxy] lives?
.................................................................................
4222 1. yes
5. no
3 8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
5548 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v061 type of home
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq01_struc_1
which of the following best describes this structure?
.................................................................................
2934 1. single family home (including townhouse)
435 2. structure with 2 to 9 units
600 3. structure with 10 or more units
168 5. mobile home
84 7. other - specify
1 8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
11. senior housing/retirement center/retirement home (structure
unknown)
12. assisted living (structure unknown)
13. nursing home (structure unknown)
14. condo (number of units and structure unknown)
5551 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v062m1 housing unit locked - 1
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq02_sec_[1]
are there any physical impediments to entry of this structure?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
399 1. locked common entrance, no public access to unit
148 2. locked gates
83 3. doorperson or other gatekeeper
99 4. access to units controlled through intercom system
3490 5. none of the above
3 8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
5551 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v062m2 housing unit locked - 2
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq02_sec_[2]
are there any physical impediments to entry of this structure?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
14 1. locked common entrance, no public access to unit
42 2. locked gates
27 3. doorperson or other gatekeeper
97 4. access to units controlled through intercom system
5. none of the above
8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9593 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v062m3 housing unit locked - 3
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq02_sec_[3]
are there any physical impediments to entry of this structure?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
2 1. locked common entrance, no public access to unit
4 2. locked gates
11 3. doorperson or other gatekeeper
28 4. access to units controlled through intercom system
5. none of the above
8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9728 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v062m4 housing unit locked - 4
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq02_sec_[4]
are there any physical impediments to entry of this structure?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. locked common entrance, no public access to unit
1 2. locked gates
3. doorperson or other gatekeeper
4 4. access to units controlled through intercom system
5. none of the above
8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9768 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v071m1 type of housing in area-1
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq10_struc_2_[1]
are any of the following types of structures present on
[respondent/informant/proxy]'s block?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
432 1. no other structures
299 2. mobile homes
164 3. ranch or farm
2278 4. detached single family house
144 5. two family house; duplex
10 6. house converted to apartment
173 7. row house or townhouse (3 or more attached units)
87 8. apartment house (3 units or less)
388 9. apartment house (4 or more units)
46 10. apartment in a partly commercial structure
67 11. commercial or industrial structure
40 12. park
27 13. church
24 14. school
7 15. other governmental building
2 16. vacant building
33 97. other - specify
1 98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
5551 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v071m2 type of housing in area-2
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq10_struc_2_[2]
are any of the following types of structures present on
[respondent/informant/proxy]'s block?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. no other structures
24 2. mobile homes
45 3. ranch or farm
291 4. detached single family house
206 5. two family house; duplex
33 6. house converted to apartment
52 7. row house or townhouse (3 or more attached units)
57 8. apartment house (3 units or less)
147 9. apartment house (4 or more units)
41 10. apartment in a partly commercial structure
119 11. commercial or industrial structure
83 12. park
43 13. church
45 14. school
15 15. other governmental building
23 16. vacant building
31 97. other - specify
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
8518 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v071m3 type of housing in area-3
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq10_struc_2_[3]
are any of the following types of structures present on
[respondent/informant/proxy]'s block?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. no other structures
6 2. mobile homes
8 3. ranch or farm
56 4. detached single family house
17 5. two family house; duplex
50 6. house converted to apartment
29 7. row house or townhouse (3 or more attached units)
27 8. apartment house (3 units or less)
58 9. apartment house (4 or more units)
20 10. apartment in a partly commercial structure
84 11. commercial or industrial structure
46 12. park
48 13. church
23 14. school
8 15. other governmental building
20 16. vacant building
17 97. other - specify
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9256 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v071m4 type of housing in area-4
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq10_struc_2_[4]
are any of the following types of structures present on
[respondent/informant/proxy]'s block?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. no other structures
2. mobile homes
1 3. ranch or farm
5 4. detached single family house
3 5. two family house; duplex
4 6. house converted to apartment
9 7. row house or townhouse (3 or more attached units)
17 8. apartment house (3 units or less)
25 9. apartment house (4 or more units)
8 10. apartment in a partly commercial structure
25 11. commercial or industrial structure
16 12. park
28 13. church
20 14. school
8 15. other governmental building
17 16. vacant building
3 97. other - specify
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9584 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v071m5 type of housing in area-5
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq10_struc_2_[5]
are any of the following types of structures present on
[respondent/informant/proxy]'s block?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. no other structures
2. mobile homes
3. ranch or farm
4. detached single family house
3 5. two family house; duplex
6. house converted to apartment
2 7. row house or townhouse (3 or more attached units)
1 8. apartment house (3 units or less)
8 9. apartment house (4 or more units)
3 10. apartment in a partly commercial structure
12 11. commercial or industrial structure
8 12. park
11 13. church
11 14. school
1 15. other governmental building
5 16. vacant building
2 97. other - specify
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9706 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v071m6 type of housing in area-6
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq10_struc_2_[6]
are any of the following types of structures present on
[respondent/informant/proxy]'s block?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. no other structures
2. mobile homes
3. ranch or farm
4. detached single family house
1 5. two family house; duplex
6. house converted to apartment
1 7. row house or townhouse (3 or more attached units)
3 8. apartment house (3 units or less)
2 9. apartment house (4 or more units)
2 10. apartment in a partly commercial structure
5 11. commercial or industrial structure
3 12. park
2 13. church
4 14. school
15. other governmental building
3 16. vacant building
97. other - specify
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9747 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v071m7 type of housing in area-7
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq10_struc_2_[7]
are any of the following types of structures present on
[respondent/informant/proxy]'s block?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. no other structures
2. mobile homes
3. ranch or farm
1 4. detached single family house
5. two family house; duplex
6. house converted to apartment
7. row house or townhouse (3 or more attached units)
8. apartment house (3 units or less)
1 9. apartment house (4 or more units)
10. apartment in a partly commercial structure
2 11. commercial or industrial structure
12. park
2 13. church
1 14. school
1 15. other governmental building
16. vacant building
1 97. other - specify
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9764 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v071m8 type of housing in area-8
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq10_struc_2_[8]
are any of the following types of structures present on
[respondent/informant/proxy]'s block?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. no other structures
2. mobile homes
3. ranch or farm
4. detached single family house
5. two family house; duplex
6. house converted to apartment
7. row house or townhouse (3 or more attached units)
8. apartment house (3 units or less)
9. apartment house (4 or more units)
10. apartment in a partly commercial structure
11. commercial or industrial structure
1 12. park
13. church
14. school
15. other governmental building
1 16. vacant building
97. other - specify
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9771 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v071m9 type of housing in area-9
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq10_struc_2_[9]
are any of the following types of structures present on
[respondent/informant/proxy]'s block?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. no other structures
2. mobile homes
3. ranch or farm
4. detached single family house
5. two family house; duplex
6. house converted to apartment
7. row house or townhouse (3 or more attached units)
8. apartment house (3 units or less)
9. apartment house (4 or more units)
10. apartment in a partly commercial structure
11. commercial or industrial structure
12. park
1 13. church
14. school
15. other governmental building
16. vacant building
97. other - specify
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9772 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v071m10 type of housing in area-10
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq10_struc_2_[10]
are any of the following types of structures present on
[respondent/informant/proxy]'s block?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. no other structures
2. mobile homes
3. ranch or farm
4. detached single family house
5. two family house; duplex
6. house converted to apartment
7. row house or townhouse (3 or more attached units)
8. apartment house (3 units or less)
9. apartment house (4 or more units)
10. apartment in a partly commercial structure
11. commercial or industrial structure
12. park
13. church
1 14. school
15. other governmental building
16. vacant building
97. other - specify
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9772 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v071m11 type of housing in area-11
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq10_struc_2_[11]
are any of the following types of structures present on
[respondent/informant/proxy]'s block?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. no other structures
2. mobile homes
3. ranch or farm
4. detached single family house
5. two family house; duplex
6. house converted to apartment
7. row house or townhouse (3 or more attached units)
8. apartment house (3 units or less)
9. apartment house (4 or more units)
10. apartment in a partly commercial structure
11. commercial or industrial structure
12. park
13. church
14. school
15. other governmental building
1 16. vacant building
97. other - specify
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9772 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v071m12 type of housing in area-12
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq10_struc_2_[12]
are any of the following types of structures present on
[respondent/informant/proxy]'s block?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. no other structures
2. mobile homes
3. ranch or farm
4. detached single family house
5. two family house; duplex
6. house converted to apartment
7. row house or townhouse (3 or more attached units)
8. apartment house (3 units or less)
9. apartment house (4 or more units)
10. apartment in a partly commercial structure
11. commercial or industrial structure
12. park
13. church
14. school
15. other governmental building
16. vacant building
97. other - specify
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9773 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v072 rate upkeep near-by structures
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq11_struc_3
how well kept are the structures in the neighborhood?
.................................................................................
2202 1. very well
1594 2. mixed - could use a paint job
359 3. poorly - need painting and minor repairs
66 4. very poorly - dilapidated
1 8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
5551 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v073m1 present near hu-1
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq14_in_sight_[1]
which of the following are present within sight of the housing unit?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
131 1. vandalism (graffiti, broken mailboxes, damaged elevators)
91 2. boarded houses
77 3. abandoned cars
16 4. abandoned or demolished houses
185 5. trash, litter, or junk in street / road
56 6. trash, litter, or junk around buildings in neighborhood
48 7. factories or warehouses
152 8. stores or other retail outlets
119 9. run down or poorly kept yards or communal areas
212 14. a park, playground, or garden area
3134 15. none of the above
1 98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
5551 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v073m2 present near hu-2
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq14_in_sight_[2]
which of the following are present within sight of the housing unit?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
4 1. vandalism (graffiti, broken mailboxes, damaged elevators)
50 2. boarded houses
55 3. abandoned cars
22 4. abandoned or demolished houses
107 5. trash, litter, or junk in street / road
119 6. trash, litter, or junk around buildings in neighborhood
20 7. factories or warehouses
47 8. stores or other retail outlets
99 9. run down or poorly kept yards or communal areas
26 14. a park, playground, or garden area
15. none of the above
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9224 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v073m3 present near hu-3
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq14_in_sight_[3]
which of the following are present within sight of the housing unit?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
6 1. vandalism (graffiti, broken mailboxes, damaged elevators)
5 2. boarded houses
23 3. abandoned cars
25 4. abandoned or demolished houses
41 5. trash, litter, or junk in street / road
65 6. trash, litter, or junk around buildings in neighborhood
11 7. factories or warehouses
25 8. stores or other retail outlets
67 9. run down or poorly kept yards or communal areas
18 14. a park, playground, or garden area
15. none of the above
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9487 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v073m4 present near hu-4
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq14_in_sight_[4]
which of the following are present within sight of the housing unit?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
4 1. vandalism (graffiti, broken mailboxes, damaged elevators)
1 2. boarded houses
3 3. abandoned cars
13 4. abandoned or demolished houses
17 5. trash, litter, or junk in street / road
31 6. trash, litter, or junk around buildings in neighborhood
5 7. factories or warehouses
13 8. stores or other retail outlets
51 9. run down or poorly kept yards or communal areas
8 14. a park, playground, or garden area
15. none of the above
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9627 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v073m5 present near hu-5
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq14_in_sight_[5]
which of the following are present within sight of the housing unit?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. vandalism (graffiti, broken mailboxes, damaged elevators)
1 2. boarded houses
3. abandoned cars
1 4. abandoned or demolished houses
10 5. trash, litter, or junk in street / road
19 6. trash, litter, or junk around buildings in neighborhood
4 7. factories or warehouses
7 8. stores or other retail outlets
18 9. run down or poorly kept yards or communal areas
5 14. a park, playground, or garden area
15. none of the above
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9708 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v073m6 present near hu-6
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq14_in_sight_[6]
which of the following are present within sight of the housing unit?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
3 1. vandalism (graffiti, broken mailboxes, damaged elevators)
2. boarded houses
1 3. abandoned cars
4. abandoned or demolished houses
5. trash, litter, or junk in street / road
10 6. trash, litter, or junk around buildings in neighborhood
1 7. factories or warehouses
5 8. stores or other retail outlets
17 9. run down or poorly kept yards or communal areas
1 14. a park, playground, or garden area
15. none of the above
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9735 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v073m7 present near hu-7
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq14_in_sight_[7]
which of the following are present within sight of the housing unit?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. vandalism (graffiti, broken mailboxes, damaged elevators)
2. boarded houses
3. abandoned cars
4. abandoned or demolished houses
5. trash, litter, or junk in street / road
6. trash, litter, or junk around buildings in neighborhood
2 7. factories or warehouses
1 8. stores or other retail outlets
11 9. run down or poorly kept yards or communal areas
2 14. a park, playground, or garden area
15. none of the above
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9757 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v073m8 present near hu-8
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq14_in_sight_[8]
which of the following are present within sight of the housing unit?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. vandalism (graffiti, broken mailboxes, damaged elevators)
2. boarded houses
3. abandoned cars
4. abandoned or demolished houses
5. trash, litter, or junk in street / road
6. trash, litter, or junk around buildings in neighborhood
7. factories or warehouses
1 8. stores or other retail outlets
1 9. run down or poorly kept yards or communal areas
14. a park, playground, or garden area
15. none of the above
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9771 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v073m9 present near hu-9
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq14_in_sight_[9]
which of the following are present within sight of the housing unit?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. vandalism (graffiti, broken mailboxes, damaged elevators)
2. boarded houses
3. abandoned cars
4. abandoned or demolished houses
5. trash, litter, or junk in street / road
6. trash, litter, or junk around buildings in neighborhood
7. factories or warehouses
8. stores or other retail outlets
1 9. run down or poorly kept yards or communal areas
14. a park, playground, or garden area
15. none of the above
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9772 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v073m10 present near hu-10
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
ref: eq14_in_sight_[10]
which of the following are present within sight of the housing unit?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. vandalism (graffiti, broken mailboxes, damaged elevators)
2. boarded houses
3. abandoned cars
4. abandoned or demolished houses
5. trash, litter, or junk in street / road
6. trash, litter, or junk around buildings in neighborhood
7. factories or warehouses
8. stores or other retail outlets
9. run down or poorly kept yards or communal areas
1 14. a park, playground, or garden area
15. none of the above
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9772 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v073m11 present near hu-11
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq14_in_sight_[11]
which of the following are present within sight of the housing unit?
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
1. vandalism (graffiti, broken mailboxes, damaged elevators)
2. boarded houses
3. abandoned cars
4. abandoned or demolished houses
5. trash, litter, or junk in street / road
6. trash, litter, or junk around buildings in neighborhood
7. factories or warehouses
8. stores or other retail outlets
9. run down or poorly kept yards or communal areas
14. a park, playground, or garden area
15. none of the above
98. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9773 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v076 rate relative maintenance
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq15_main
relative to the other buildings on the same road/street, how well maintained is
[respondent/informant/proxy]'s housing unit?
.................................................................................
585 1. better than others
3333 2. same as others
266 3. worse than others
36 4. no other buildings
2 8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
5551 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v079 number above ground stories
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq18
what is the estimated number of above-ground stories in the structure where
[respondent/informant/proxy] lives?
.................................................................................
2174 1. one
1300 2. two
254 3. three
187 4. 4-9
75 5. 10-19
61 6. 20+
4 8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
5718 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v080 estimated stories to apartment
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 3 decimals: 0
ref: eq19
enter estimated number of stories between the main and apartment entrance.
iwer: range is from 1-200
iwer: if entrance to apartment is on the same level as the main entrance, enter
[0].
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n min max mean sd miss
808 0 200 3.45 9.67 8964
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1 998. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
v086 volume of traffic where the home is located
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq25
what is the volume of traffic in the area near the home?
.................................................................................
1047 1. no traffic
2198 2. light (occasional cars)
694 3. moderate
281 4. heavy (steady stream of cars)
2 8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
5551 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v091 street condition where the home is located
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq26
which best describes the condition of the street where the home is located?
.................................................................................
84 1. under construction
177 2. very poor (many sizeable cracks, potholes, or broken curbs)
1138 3. fair
1452 4. moderately good (no sizeable cracks, potholes, or broken
curbs)
1369 5. very good
2 8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
5551 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v088 visible public transportation stop
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq27
is there a public transportation stop on the street that is visible from the
home? (e.g. bus stop or rail station)
.................................................................................
389 1. yes
3822 5. no
11 8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
5551 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v092m1 quality of sidewalks in the area-1
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq29_[1]
describe the quality of sidewalks in the area near the home.
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
2059 0. no sidewalks in the area
1736 1. sidewalks are in place on both sides of the street
199 2. sidewalks are continuous (no missing segments)
50 3. sidewalks are smooth/flat/unbroken
24 4. sidewalks are free from obstruction/debris (e.g. poles,
signs, cars, shrubs, tree roots, piles of leaves)
72 5. sidewalks are wide enough for two people to pass comfortably
75 6. none of the above
7 8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
5551 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v092m2 quality of sidewalks in the area-2
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq29_[2]
describe the quality of sidewalks in the area near the home.
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
0. no sidewalks in the area
35 1. sidewalks are in place on both sides of the street
918 2. sidewalks are continuous (no missing segments)
152 3. sidewalks are smooth/flat/unbroken
65 4. sidewalks are free from obstruction/debris (e.g. poles,
signs, cars, shrubs, tree roots, piles of leaves)
43 5. sidewalks are wide enough for two people to pass comfortably
6. none of the above
8560 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v092m3 quality of sidewalks in the area-3
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq29_[3]
describe the quality of sidewalks in the area near the home.
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
0. no sidewalks in the area
15 1. sidewalks are in place on both sides of the street
12 2. sidewalks are continuous (no missing segments)
777 3. sidewalks are smooth/flat/unbroken
207 4. sidewalks are free from obstruction/debris (e.g. poles,
signs, cars, shrubs, tree roots, piles of leaves)
64 5. sidewalks are wide enough for two people to pass comfortably
1 6. none of the above
8697 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v092m4 quality of sidewalks in the area-4
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq29_[4]
describe the quality of sidewalks in the area near the home.
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
0. no sidewalks in the area
7 1. sidewalks are in place on both sides of the street
20 2. sidewalks are continuous (no missing segments)
17 3. sidewalks are smooth/flat/unbroken
687 4. sidewalks are free from obstruction/debris (e.g. poles,
signs, cars, shrubs, tree roots, piles of leaves)
162 5. sidewalks are wide enough for two people to pass comfortably
6. none of the above
8880 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v092m5 quality of sidewalks in the area-5
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq29_[5]
describe the quality of sidewalks in the area near the home.
iwer: enter all that apply
iwer: press [space] or [-] to separate responses
.................................................................................
0. no sidewalks in the area
16 1. sidewalks are in place on both sides of the street
5 2. sidewalks are continuous (no missing segments)
10 3. sidewalks are smooth/flat/unbroken
14 4. sidewalks are free from obstruction/debris (e.g. poles,
signs, cars, shrubs, tree roots, piles of leaves)
541 5. sidewalks are wide enough for two people to pass comfortably
6. none of the above
9187 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v066 number of rooms in housing unit
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq05_rooms
your best estimate of the number of rooms in the dwelling/housing unit (not
counting dining - ls, hallways, bathrooms, unfinished basement)
.................................................................................
818 1. 3 rooms or less (example: living room, kitchen, bedroom)
1511 2. 4-5 rooms (example: living room, kitchen, dining room, 2
bedrooms)
1248 3. 6-7 rooms (example: living room, kitchen, dining room,
family room, 2-3 bedrooms)
383 4. 8 rooms or more
45 8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9. rf (refused)
5768 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v067 rate size of rooms
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq06_appear
in general, rooms appear:
.................................................................................
1109 1. small in size
2294 2. average size
546 3. large in size
56 8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9. rf (refused)
5768 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v068 rate cleanliness
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq07_clean
how clean was the interior of the dwelling unit?
.................................................................................
1563 1. very clean
1409 2. clean
634 3. so-so
225 4. not very clean
111 5. dirty
63 8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9. rf (refused)
5768 blank. inap (inapplicable); partial interview
v157 amount of clutter in the room
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
ref: eq37
(for the next set of questions, you'll be asked to describe different aspects of
the room in which the interview was conducted.)
on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1=very cluttered and 5=not cluttered at all, how
would you rate the amount of clutter in the room?
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n min max mean sd miss
3941 1 5 3.78 1.23 5768
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64 8. dk (don't know); na (not ascertained)
9. rf (refused)
obsver iwer obs version number
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 2 decimals: 0
user note: this variable's data is not available in this release.
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1. version 1
2. version 2
blank. data not available
version 2022 data release version
section: io level: household type: numeric width: 1 decimals: 0
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9773 1. hrs 2022 early release - february 2024