What are ten characteristics of a healthy community?

Characteristics of a Healthy Community

Members participate in development and execution of activities

Individual members are physically, mentally, emotional healthy

Needs are being met by members around them

Members have a sense of belonging and being needed

Community continues to grow with healthy consistency

Community as the ability to address individuals during crisis situations

fire, police, ambulance

There is a healthy level of employment for members

Healthy form of communication

Newspaper, radio, television

Positive leaders within the community

An election based decision making process

Members work together for common betterment

Leaders are aware of community needs and dynamics and acknowledge them

Community members acknowledge weak areas and continue to better those aspects

Members feel safe and secure within their environment