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Apple-Valley
Eden Index
Climate
6.5
•
Recreation
5.6
•
Community
4.7
•
Safeguard
5.7/10
Apple Valley, Minnesota is a city located in Dakota County, with a population of approximately 55,000 people. The climate in Apple Valley is characterized by long, cold winters and warm, humid summers. The hydrology constituents of the area include the Minnesota River and several smaller lakes and streams. The city offers many recreational opportunities for its residents, including parks, trails, and golf courses. The Lebanon Hills Regional Park is a popular destination for hiking, camping, and cross-country skiing. Additionally, the city has several sports complexes, including an aquatic center and an ice arena. Overall, Apple Valley provides a diverse range of outdoor activities for individuals and families 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): 6.5
Apple-Valley receives approximately
832mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
8°C.
Apple-Valley 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): 5.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Creek Park | None | 803 ft | |||
| Bass Lake | None | 1,445 ft | |||
| Whitebreast - Red Rock Lake | 130 | 828 ft | |||
| McCarthy Beach State Park | 90 | 1,393 ft | |||
| Snake River City Campground | 12 | 1,257 ft | |||
| Elk Rock State Park | 75 | 843 ft | |||
| Wallashuck - Red Rock Lake | 80 | 833 ft | |||
| Button Box ? George Washington State Forest | 12 | 1,400 ft | |||
| American Legion Park - Warba | None | 1,294 ft | |||
| Woodenfrog - Kabetogama State Forest | 60 | 1,126 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): 4.7
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.