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Ardmore
Eden Index
Climate
7.6
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
1.7
•
Safeguard
4.4/10
Ardmore, Alabama is a town located in Limestone County with a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 60°F. Hydrology constituents in the area include the Elk River and many small creeks running through the town. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Ardmore include hiking and camping in the nearby Ardmore Wildlife Management Area, which features over 5,000 acres of forests, fields, and wetlands. Fishing and boating are popular on the Elk River, and the town also features several parks and playgrounds for families to enjoy. Overall, Ardmore offers a variety of outdoor activities for visitors and residents alike.
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
Ardmore receives approximately
1430mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 85%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Ardmore 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
Middle Tennessee-Elk
Area Rivers
Middle Tennessee-Elk
Snowpack Depths
Middle Tennessee-Elk
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Middle Tennessee-Elk
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul M Grist State Park | 11 | 337 ft | |||
| Hoover RV Park | None | 483 ft | |||
| Sherling Lake City Park | 41 | 440 ft | |||
| Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park | None | 358 ft | |||
| Oak Mountain State Park | 145 | 683 ft | |||
| Easter Posey MWR Military - Redstone Arsenal | None | 569 ft | |||
| Six Mile Creek | None | 110 ft | |||
| Rickwood Caverns State Park | 13 | 703 ft | |||
| Prairie Creek | 40 | 135 ft | |||
| Jones Bluff | None | 136 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.