Gun Violence and Quality of Life

Nearly half of all Philadelphians said that gun violence has significantly worsened their quality of life. Black and Hispanic residents were much more likely to agree with that statement than white residents, as well as less affluent residents compared with wealthier ones.

Percentage of respondents who replied that gun violence has had a "major negative impact" on the quality of life in their neighborhood:

Chart: John Duchneskie / Staff Artist Source: SSRS poll of 1,247 Philadelphia adults conducted from Dec. 5 to Jan. 9