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Albany
Eden Index
Climate
7.8
•
Recreation
4.8
•
Community
1.7
•
Safeguard
5.2/10
Albany, Kentucky is a small city located in Clinton County in the southern part of the state. The climate in Albany is characterized by hot summers and mild winters with occasional snowfall. The city is situated near the banks of the Cumberland River, which provides a reliable source of water for the area. The river is also a popular spot for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming. The region is also home to several lakes and creeks, including Lake Cumberland and Wolf Creek Dam, which offer additional water-based recreational opportunities. Hiking, camping, and hunting are also popular outdoor activities in the area, thanks to the region's abundant forests and wildlife.
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): 7.8
Albany receives approximately
1340mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 87%
and air temperatures averaging around
14°C.
Albany 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
Upper Cumberland
Area Rivers
Upper Cumberland
Snowpack Depths
Upper Cumberland
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Cumberland
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillydale - Dale Hollow Lake | 114 | 653 ft | |||
| Harrison Bay State Park | 149 | 721 ft | |||
| 56 | 886 ft | ||||
| James H Sloppy Floyd State Park | None | 720 ft | |||
| Chester Frost Park | None | 750 ft | |||
| Skull Island - Chickamauga Lake | None | 717 ft | |||
| Possum Creek RV - Chickamauga Lake | None | 774 ft | |||
| Willow Grove - Dale Hollow Lake | 83 | 697 ft | |||
| Coosa River County Park | None | 591 ft | |||
| Sale Creek - Chickamauga Lake | 50 | 707 ft |
Nearby Ski Areas
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): 1.7
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.