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Anniston
Eden Index
Climate
7.6
•
Recreation
5.1
•
Community
1.6
•
Safeguard
5.2/10
Anniston is a city located in Calhoun County, Alabama, with a population of over 22,000 people. The city has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters with occasional snowfall. The city is located near the Piedmont Plateau, which means there is ample freshwater supply in the form of creeks, rivers, and springs. However, the city is known for its high concentration of hydrology constituents such as PCBs, an environmental pollutant. Despite this, Anniston provides several opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking and biking trails at Coldwater Mountain, Cheaha State Park, and the Chief Ladiga Trail. The city also has several parks and golf courses for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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
Anniston receives approximately
1305mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 90%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Anniston 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
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Area Rivers
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Snowpack Depths
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Reservoir Storage Capacity
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Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Chinnabee | 10 | 829 ft | |||
| Engineer Beach RV Military - Fort Rucker | None | 225 ft | |||
| Noccalula Falls Campground | None | 732 ft | |||
| Dekalb County Public Lake | None | 1,317 ft | |||
| Turnipseed Hunter Camp | 10 | 1,172 ft | |||
| Lake Martin Military | None | 514 ft | |||
| Wind Creek State Park | 626 | 520 ft | |||
| Bucks Pocket State Park | 36 | 890 ft | |||
| Cheaha State Park | 30 | 2,096 ft | |||
| Anniston Army Depot RV Military | None | 635 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): 1.6
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.