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Alden
Eden Index
Climate
9.8
•
Recreation
1.1
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.3/10
Alden, Kansas is a small town in Rice County, located in the central part of the state. The town has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The hydrology constituents in Alden include the Little Arkansas River and Cow Creek, which provide opportunities for boating, fishing, and hiking. The town also has a public park with picnic tables, a playground, and a basketball court. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to a diverse range of wildlife and offers opportunities for hunting, fishing, and bird watching. Overall, Alden offers a peaceful rural setting for those looking to enjoy the outdoors.
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): 9.8
Alden receives approximately
704mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 74%
and air temperatures averaging around
14°C.
Alden 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
Middle Arkansas
Area Rivers
Middle Arkansas
Snowpack Depths
Middle Arkansas
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Middle Arkansas
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 1.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee City RV Park | 16 | 1,180 ft | |||
| Jewell State Fishing Lake | None | 1,684 ft | |||
| Sylvan - Wilson Reservoir | 30 | 1,491 ft | |||
| Glen Elder State Park | 425 | 1,470 ft | |||
| Great Salt Plains State Park | None | 1,144 ft | |||
| Lucas - Wilson Reservoir | 100 | 1,594 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):
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.