Respondents were asked to rate the town's recreational facilities, but it is difficult to compare the results. Almost 600 respondents give ratings for boating, while only about 180 rate the basketball courts and softball field. Overall, the ratings for boating are best, followed by the community center and beach. While boating receives higher ratings from boat owners, those who do not have boats give the highest ratings to fishing, the marina, and public docking facilities. The greater the percentage of the year respondents spend in Lake Lure, the more likely they are to support development in either location.
Grocery stores are far and away the most needed type of retail in Lake Lure.
One-third of the respondents say that additional medical services are much needed in Lake Lure, making this the most needed professional service. Seventy percent say that additional medical services are at least somewhat needed and 50 percent say that more contractors are at least somewhat needed. The results of this survey provide a picture of opinions about Lake Lure and its future. The overwhelming return rate shows that Lake Lure benefits from an active and interested population of residents and property owners. Citizens are interested in the town's development and will be involved in the planning process.