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Appleton-City
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
1.7
•
Community
1.7
•
Safeguard
4.3/10
Appleton-City is a small town located in St. Clair County, Missouri. The climate in this area is characterized by hot summers and cold winters with moderate precipitation throughout the year. The town is situated near the Osage River, which provides a source of hydrology constituents for the area. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the town include fishing and boating on the nearby Truman Lake, which is also home to several campgrounds and hiking trails. The Katy Trail State Park, a 240-mile-long rail trail that runs through Missouri, is also easily accessible from Appleton-City, offering opportunities for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
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): 8.3
Appleton-City receives approximately
1074mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 82%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Appleton-City has a plant hardyness factor of
6, 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
Osage
Area Rivers
Osage
Snowpack Depths
Osage
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Osage
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 1.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magazine Municipal RV Park | 8 | 476 ft | |||
| Dogwood Drive - Lake Eufaula State Park | None | 499 ft | |||
| Vine Prairie | None | 402 ft | |||
| Shores Lake | 106 | 631 ft | |||
| Aux Arc | None | 395 ft | |||
| Lake Ft. Smith State Park | None | 745 ft | |||
| Rocky Branch - Beaver Lake | None | 1,129 ft | |||
| Charleston Lake | 4 | 487 ft | |||
| River Ridge - Ozark Lake | 18 | 391 ft | |||
| Booneville Municipal Park | None | 469 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): 1.7
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.