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Alexandria
Eden Index
Climate
7.6
•
Recreation
2.9
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.1/10
Alexandria is a small town located in DeKalb County, Tennessee. The town experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The Cumberland River flows through the town, providing a source of hydrology constituents for residents. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Alexandria include hiking and camping in nearby state parks, including Edgar Evins State Park and Burgess Falls State Park. The area is also known for its fishing and boating opportunities, with several boat ramps and marinas located along the Cumberland River. Overall, Alexandria offers a small-town atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
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
Alexandria receives approximately
1392mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Alexandria has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-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): 2.9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Caverns State Park | None | 643 ft | |||
| Goose Pond Colony | None | 618 ft | |||
| Dekalb County Public Lake | None | 1,317 ft | |||
| Cheaha State Park | 30 | 2,096 ft | |||
| Lake Guntersville State Park | 366 | 630 ft | |||
| Anniston Army Depot RV Military | None | 635 ft | |||
| Bucks Pocket State Park | 36 | 890 ft | |||
| Lake Chinnabee | 10 | 829 ft | |||
| Turnipseed Hunter Camp | 10 | 1,172 ft | |||
| Noccalula Falls Campground | None | 732 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):
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.