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Athens
Eden Index
Climate
9.7
•
Recreation
4.5
•
Community
2.3
•
Safeguard
6.0/10
Athens, Texas is a city located in Henderson County with a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid while winters are mild with occasional cold spells. The city is situated near Cedar Creek Lake and the Trinity River which provide recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and water sports. The hydrology constituents in the area include the Athens Reservoir and numerous streams and creeks that flow into Cedar Creek Lake. Athens is also home to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts and families. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the area include hiking, camping, and bird watching at the nearby East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society.
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): 9.7
Athens receives approximately
1061mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 79%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Athens has a plant hardyness factor of
8, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
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
Lower Trinity
Area Rivers
Lower Trinity
Snowpack Depths
Lower Trinity
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Trinity
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellys Pond Dispersed | 8 | 237 ft | |||
| Gibbons Creek Reservoir | 27 | 255 ft | |||
| McGee Creek State Park | None | 684 ft | |||
| Wind Point Park | 135 | 457 ft | |||
| Purtis Creek State Park | 78 | 424 ft | |||
| Stubblefield Lake | 60 | 219 ft | |||
| Lake Tawakoni State Park | 78 | 457 ft | |||
| Spring Creek Park | 11 | 184 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): 2.3
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.