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Aspen
Eden Index
Climate
7.0
•
Recreation
7.5
•
Community
3.8
•
Safeguard
6.4/10
Aspen, Colorado is a mountain town situated in the Elk Mountains in the Roaring Fork Valley. The climate of Aspen is characterized by cold and snowy winters with average temperatures ranging from 8°F to 39°F and mild summers with average temperatures ranging from 44°F to 79°F. The town has a diverse hydrology system, with the Roaring Fork River, Maroon Creek, and Hunter Creek flowing through the town. These waterways offer opportunities for various recreational activities such as fly fishing, kayaking, and rafting. Aspen is home to four ski areas, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts. During the summer months, visitors can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and camping in the surrounding wilderness areas.
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): 7.0
Aspen receives approximately
636mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 72%
and air temperatures averaging around
5°C.
Aspen has a plant hardyness factor of
5, 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
Colorado Headwaters
Area Rivers
Colorado Headwaters
Snowpack Depths
Colorado Headwaters
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Colorado Headwaters
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 7.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement Creek | 13 | 8,967 ft | |||
| Taylor Canyon | 7 | 8,373 ft | |||
| Lodgepole - Almont | 16 | 8,905 ft | |||
| Difficult | 47 | 8,139 ft | |||
| Portal | 5 | 10,576 ft | |||
| Mosca | 16 | 9,986 ft | |||
| Dorchester | 10 | 9,925 ft | |||
| Lottis Creek | 27 | 9,068 ft | |||
| Gothic | 4 | 9,657 ft | |||
| Weller | 11 | 9,393 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): 3.8
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.