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Kansas-City
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
3.1
•
Community
2.3
•
Safeguard
5.0/10
Kansas City, Missouri, located in the central United States, experiences a humid continental climate. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures averaging around 90°F (32°C) in July, while winters are cold, with average temperatures around 35°F (1°C) in January. Spring and fall are mild and pleasant, making them ideal for outdoor activities.
The city is situated along the Missouri River and is characterized by a diverse hydrology system. The river provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and water sports. Additionally, the region is known for numerous lakes and reservoirs, such as Lake Jacomo and Smithville Lake, where visitors can enjoy swimming, kayaking, and camping.
Kansas City offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. The city boasts over 200 parks, including the sprawling Swope Park, known for its golf courses, hiking trails, and picnic areas. The extensive trail system provides options for walking, running, and biking, with the popular Katy Trail stretching over 200 miles across the state. The city is also home to professional sports teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs (football) and Kansas City Royals (baseball), providing additional outdoor entertainment options.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 8.3
Kansas-City receives approximately
951mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
14°C.
Kansas-City has a plant hardyness factor of
6, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder winter months.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
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Area Rivers
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Snowpack Depths
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Reservoir Storage Capacity
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Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.1
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Oaks RV Park | 12 | 930 ft | |||
| Baxter Springs Riverside Park | None | 783 ft | |||
| Longview Lake County Campground | 113 | 931 ft | |||
| Honey Creek State Park | None | 812 ft | |||
| Schifferdecker Park | None | 1,026 ft | |||
| Linn County Park | 113 | 856 ft | |||
| Twin Bridges State Rec Area | None | 825 ft | |||
| Louisburg Middle Creek State Fishing Lake | None | 990 ft | |||
| Gunn Park | None | 796 ft | |||
| Fort Scott Lake | 10 | 829 ft | |||
| Lanagan Access City Park | None | 851 ft | |||
| Pittsburg City | 12 | 931 ft | |||
| Rock Creek Lake - Fort Scott | None | 815 ft | |||
| Prairie State Park | None | 888 ft | |||
| Crawford State Fishing Lake | 115 | 949 ft | |||
| Twin Bridges State Park | None | 815 ft |
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI): 2.3
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.