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Abilene
Eden Index
Climate
9.6
•
Recreation
4.5
•
Community
2.2
•
Safeguard
6.0/10
Abilene is a city in West Texas with a semi-arid climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The city is located in the Brazos River basin and is prone to flash flooding from heavy rainfall. The water quality is influenced by agricultural and urban runoff, and the city has implemented measures to improve water treatment and conservation. Abilene offers various outdoor activities, including hiking and biking trails, fishing, and camping at local parks and lakes. The city is also home to several golf courses and sports complexes. The nearby Cedar Creek Waterway provides opportunities for kayaking and canoeing, and the Abilene State Park offers horseback riding, swimming, and nature walks.
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): 9.6
Abilene receives approximately
636mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 75%
and air temperatures averaging around
18°C.
Abilene has a plant hardyness factor of
8, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
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
Middle Brazos-Clear Fork
Area Rivers
Middle Brazos-Clear Fork
Snowpack Depths
Middle Brazos-Clear Fork
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Middle Brazos-Clear Fork
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Park - O.H. Ivie Reservoir | 30 | 1,584 ft | |||
| Flatrock Park - Hords Creek Lake | 70 | 1,920 ft | |||
| Dyess Military - Dyess AFB | 30 | 1,752 ft | |||
| Lakeside - Hords Creek Lake | 50 | 1,934 ft | |||
| Haskell City Park | 10 | 1,575 ft | |||
| Abilene State Park | 84 | 1,986 ft | |||
| W. Lee Colburn Park | 14 | 1,814 ft | |||
| Padgitt Park - O.H. Ivie Reservoir | None | 1,604 ft | |||
| Concho Park - O.H. Ivie Reservoir | None | 1,578 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): 2.2
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.