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Alexander-City
Eden Index
Climate
7.6
•
Recreation
3.4
•
Community
1.9
•
Safeguard
4.7/10
Alexander City is a city located in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The city experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Summers are usually hot and humid with temperatures ranging from the upper 80s to low 90s. Winters are mild with temperatures averaging in the mid-50s. The city's hydrology constituents include Lake Martin and the Tallapoosa River, both of which offer outdoor recreation opportunities such as boating, fishing, and swimming. The city also has several parks with hiking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds. The Wind Creek State Park is one of the popular outdoor recreation destinations in the city, with over 1,400 acres of land and 500 miles of shoreline on Lake Martin.
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): 7.6
Alexander-City receives approximately
1393mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 86%
and air temperatures averaging around
17°C.
Alexander-City 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
Coosa-Tallapoosa
Area Rivers
Coosa-Tallapoosa
Snowpack Depths
Coosa-Tallapoosa
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Coosa-Tallapoosa
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Creek State Park | 626 | 520 ft | |||
| Turnipseed Hunter Camp | 10 | 1,172 ft | |||
| St. Andrews State Park | None | 10 ft | |||
| Cheaha State Park | 30 | 2,096 ft | |||
| Pine Log State Forest | 20 | 59 ft | |||
| Lake Chinnabee | 10 | 829 ft | |||
| Lake Martin Military | None | 514 ft | |||
| Anniston Army Depot RV Military | None | 635 ft | |||
| Engineer Beach RV Military - Fort Rucker | None | 225 ft | |||
| Panama City CSS Military | None | 6 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): 1.9
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.