BLUE ASH — It's nearly unanimous: Residents here are happy with their quality of life.

        A spring phone survey conducted by University of Cincinnati's Institute for Policy Research indicated that 98 percent of Blue Ash's 12,000-plus over-18 residents are satisfied with their hometown.

        The city's emergency services, recreational facilities and sense of community received overwhelming support.

        “As far as the quality-of-life rate goes, these are some of the highest (ratings) that I've seen in the Greater Cincinnati area,” said Eric Rademacher, director of polling for the UC institute.

        Council members authorized the survey that involved 512 Blue Ash residents. The margin of error is 4.3 percentage points, Mr. Rademacher said.

        Council members will use the results to update their comprehensive plan, which establishes goals for growth and development.

        They were pleased with the results and said they would take into consideration Blue Ash residents' biggest complaint: rush-hour traffic congestion.

        According to the survey, traffic was mentioned as the most important issue facing the city during the next five years.

        Nearly a third said that a light-rail system running through the city would improve their quality of life.

        At least 40 percent said they would use light rail at least monthly if it stopped in Blue Ash.

        “We are thrilled to see such high ratings across the board and a virtual lack of any big negatives,” Mayor Rick Bryan said. “We see this as a vote of confidence from residents that we have been moving in the right direction.”

        City Manager Marvin Thompson also welcomed the survey results, which he said confirmed that Blue Ash is a great place to live.

        “But to have scientific data from an independent source confirming it with these very high satisfaction ratings is very meaningful and gratifying to us.”

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