Physical Environment (Boundaries, Housing & Zoning, Signs of Decay)
What are the main types of housing found in Orange City?
Mixture of single family, multiple family, & mobile homes.
What type of buildings are at greater risk for fires in Orange City?
Older buildings, older homes, mobile homes, & trailer parks
Name one major facility available to anyone in Orange City in need of healthcare? (with or without insurance
Advent Fish Memorial, Florida Department of Health, Urgent Care or other walk-in clinics.
What form of transportation is mostly used in Orange City?
Cars or motor vehicles.
What ethnicity makes up most of Orange City's population?
White (non-hispanic)
What factor(s) influences the condition of low-income housing?
Financial limitations & resources
What common areas in Orange City would you expect people to hangout/gather at?
Public parks, shopping centers/stores, coffee shops, restaurants, bars, & churches.
How does being uninsured impact the health of low-income people in Orange City?
They lack a regular source of care.
Name at least 2 major stores found in Orange City.
Walmart, Target, Aldi, Publix, Ross, Kohl's, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Walgreens, CVS, etc.
What kind of businesses reflect Latino presence in Orange City?
Latino grocery stores & restaurants
What environmental issues cause a major problem in Orange City?
Flooding, lack of shade in public areas, & sink holes
What might prevent a low-income person from visiting one of the public parks in Orange City?
Distance, cost, & safety
Name one services you would expect CareerSource of Volusia and Flagler to offer in Orange City.
Work opportunities and professional development.
What is the name of the main public bus system in Orange City?
Why might Black & Hispanic households in Orange City face more health challenges?
They have a lower average net worth in the area
Why might a financially qualifying family struggle finding low income housing in Orange City?
Long waits & lack of attention to the issue.
How does high visitor traffic near parks and shopping areas affect Orange City’s crime statistics?
It inflates crime rates
What age group is increasingly represented among the unhoused in Volusia County?
Residents over the age of 60.
What kind of job opportunities are most available in Orange City?
Retail associates, food service, & medical staff.
Besides worship, what community services do some Orange City churches provide?
Food pantries, clothing closets, pet food pantries, & addiction recovery meeting (such as AA, NA, etc. )
How do older homes in Orange City pose a greater risk on overall health vs newer construction homes?
Older homes tend to lack structural & safety features, they have poor ventilation, mold, hazardous materials, etc.
What economic reality continues to affect formerly incarcerated people trying to reintegrate into society?
Limited job opportunities due to stigma, costs associated with parole
True or False: There were 186 opioid-related overdoses occurred in Orange City between 2021 and 2023.
True
What are some challenges people face when using public transportation/have no reliable transportation in Orange City?
They can potentially face long walks, do not have many bus routes, limited to local convenient stores with very few healthy options, long rides, lack of sun/weather protection, uncomfortable waiting stations, & having to take multiple buses to reach destination, etc.
Name at least one Christian denomination represented among Orange City churches.
Baptist, Methodist, United Church of Christ, House of God Saints in Christ, Pentecostal, Lutheran, Episcopal, & Seven Day Adventist.