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The Migration Behavior of Great Plains Residents. Jim Sylvester Bureau of Business and Economic Research The University of Montana-Missoula Missoula MT 59812 243-5113 243-2086 (FAX) Jim.Sylvester@business.umt.edu. Introduction. Survey methodology Patterns of movement
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The Migration Behavior of Great Plains Residents Jim Sylvester Bureau of Business and Economic Research The University of Montana-Missoula Missoula MT 59812 243-5113 243-2086 (FAX) Jim.Sylvester@business.umt.edu
Introduction • Survey methodology • Patterns of movement • Typology of respondents • Demographics • Reasons for moving or staying • Sense of community
Typology of Respondents • Never moved • Not moved recently • Moved with-in state • Moved from out-of-state • Returned to their state of birth
Pull reasons Push reasons Reasons for Moving and Staying Economic Good job Loss a job Family Be near family Get away from family Rural Rural character Rural dread Urban Urban amenities Urban dread Environmental Wide open spaces Climate
A Community-A Complex Web Like the Most nice place rural character Reasons for Staying Reasons for Moving In family, job nice place family job lack of jobs lack. services adv.soc.climate Dislike the Most Reasons for Leaving
Summary: Motivations • Distinct set of reasons attracts and holds people of the Northern Plains: • family and jobs • quality of place and rural character • People long for improved: • economic opportunities • infrastructure and services • social climate
Summary: Attachment to Place • Attachment to place is strong: • Most would change job/life style instead of changing place • 80% will likely be there 5 years from now • However: • 30% would rather move than change job or life style • ~ 50% thought about leaving • 12 % will likely leave within 5 years • Of those under 30, 30% will likely leave
