Eden Index

Alma-Center

Climate • Recreation • Community • Catastrophe

Alma-Center
Eden Index
Climate 6.2 • Recreation 4.4 • Community 1.6 • Safeguard

4.4/10

Alma-Center is a small village located in Jackson County, Wisconsin. The climate of Alma-Center is characterized by cold and snowy winters and warm and humid summers, with an average annual temperature of 45°F. The hydrology constituents in Alma-Center include the Black River, which flows through the village and is known for its abundance of fish, including walleye and smallmouth bass. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Alma-Center include hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and hiking in the surrounding forests and state parks. The area is also home to several local parks and recreational facilities, including the Alma-Center Lions Park and the Alma-Center Ice Skating Rink.

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): 6.2


Alma-Center receives approximately 859mm of rain per year, with humidity levels near 82% and air temperatures averaging around 7°C. Alma-Center has a plant hardyness factor of 4, 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 Mississippi-Black-Root

Area Rivers

Upper Mississippi-Black-Root



Snowpack Depths

Upper Mississippi-Black-Root



Reservoir Storage Capacity

Upper Mississippi-Black-Root



Groundwater Levels


Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.4


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
Josie Creek County Park 15 1,250 ft
Argyle Lake State Park 160 695 ft
Castle Mound - Black River State Forest 35 855 ft
Grand Gulf Military Park 42 238 ft
Clear Spgs Rec Area 45 317 ft
Hixton Village Campground 20 943 ft
Meramec State Park None 613 ft
Fairport State Rec Area 40 566 ft
Ferry Landing 50 604 ft
Delabar State Park 60 575 ft
Cuivre River State Park 94 658 ft
North Rec Composite 15 97 ft
Henderson County State Conservation 35 554 ft
Baker Lake 5 1,827 ft
Harriet Lake 13 1,766 ft
Swiss Valley County Park 100 726 ft
Memorial Park - Washburn 51 636 ft
Russell Memorial Park 230 955 ft
Kreher City Park 33 604 ft
Rocky Springs - Natchez Trace Pkwy 22 235 ft
Temperance River 11 1,524 ft
Eden Valley Park None 710 ft
Leroy Percy State Park None 108 ft
Little Sunflower River None 107 ft
Coon Fork Lake None 990 ft
Carthage City Park None 666 ft
Rock Dam Park 150 1,014 ft
Piedmont - Clearwater Lake None 570 ft
Johnsons Shut-Ins State Park None 849 ft
Clarks Ferry - Mississippi River 45 556 ft
Wild Rock County Park 30 1,067 ft
Ninemile Lake 24 1,644 ft
Berryman 19 1,009 ft
West Arbutus County Park 44 938 ft
Mineral Lake 12 1,442 ft
Great River Road Campground None 451 ft
Flaming Prairie Park 24 541 ft
Esofea - Rentz Memorial Park 27 958 ft
Beauford T. Anderson Park None 723 ft
Hawkins Community Park None 1,374 ft
Anderson Campground - Soldiers Grove 30 725 ft
East Twin 10 1,502 ft
Bankston Park 50 950 ft
Dawson Trail - Chippewa - Quetico Provincial Park 22 1,350 ft
Maquoketa Caves State Park None 888 ft
Mead Lake Park 71 1,109 ft
Siloam Springs State Park 180 690 ft
Deer Leap 46 338 ft
South Recreation Composite 100 140 ft
Warfield Point Park None 132 ft
Boat Landing - Sidie Hollow Park 22 939 ft
River Road - Clearwater Lake None 471 ft
Sutton Bluff 45 820 ft
Fourth Pumping Plant Rec Area 22 531 ft
Sherman Co Park None 701 ft
Keithsburg Riverside Campground 60 541 ft
Joinerville County Park None 684 ft
Big River State Forest 100 541 ft
Robertsville State Park 27 502 ft
Webb Creek - Clearwater Lake None 727 ft
Float Camp 16 472 ft
Main - Sidie Hollow Park 31 930 ft
George Crosby - Manitou State Park 20 1,431 ft
Veterans Memorial Park - West Salem 110 689 ft
Kawishiwi Lake 5 1,660 ft
Lake Charlie Capps None 146 ft
Watercress 114 523 ft
Lake Three 8 1,384 ft
Highway K - Clearwater Lake None 600 ft
Fillmore County Rec Area None 835 ft
Toohey Lake 10 1,674 ft
Day Lake 52 1,511 ft
Namekagon 34 1,453 ft
Big Spring - Ozark National Scenic River 123 727 ft
Great River Road State Park None 150 ft
Black Lake 29 1,426 ft
Council Bluff - Wild Boar Ridge 100 1,268 ft
Sawbill Lake 50 1,863 ft
Pittsfield City Lake None 639 ft
Weinberg - King State Park 19 590 ft
Bennett Park 13 795 ft
Wildcat Mound County Park None 1,112 ft
Pictured Rocks Co Park None 885 ft
Snively Access 30 656 ft
Cappy Russell Access Dispersed None 554 ft
Robb City Park None 700 ft
Sugar Creek City Campground None 618 ft
Connors Lake - Flambeau River State Forest 30 1,457 ft
Shady Creek - Mississippi River 50 554 ft
Bluff View - Clearwater Lake None 572 ft
Prentice City Park None 599 ft
West End Thompson City Park 51 602 ft
Klondike County Park None 530 ft
New Wine County Park 55 1,002 ft
Walnut Grove Co Park None 691 ft
Hazel Creek None 846 ft
Finleys Landing City Park 30 633 ft
Ridge - Sidie Hollow Park 20 1,209 ft
Crescent Lake 34 1,819 ft
Central Park 100 978 ft
Gile Memorial Village 20 932 ft
Blanchard Island - Mississippi River 35 556 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): 1.6


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.


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