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Athol
Eden Index
Climate
8.5
•
Recreation
3.7
•
Community
0.7
•
Safeguard
4.9/10
Athol is a small town located in northern Idaho, characterized by a continental climate with four distinct seasons. The summers are warm and dry, with temperatures reaching up to the mid-80s. Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures dropping below freezing. The area is surrounded by several rivers and lakes that provide ideal conditions for fishing, boating, and watersports. The nearby Pend Oreille River is known for its abundant trout and bass population. The town is also surrounded by several national forests, providing ample opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Athol's location in the heart of the Idaho Panhandle makes it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and scenic beauty.
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): 8.5
Athol receives approximately
734mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 74%
and air temperatures averaging around
8°C.
Athol 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
Spokane
Area Rivers
Spokane
Snowpack Depths
Spokane
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Spokane
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty Creek | 20 | 2,169 ft | |||
| Mokins Bay | 16 | 2,322 ft | |||
| Round Lake State Park | None | 2,194 ft | |||
| Kilarney Lake | None | 2,451 ft | |||
| Springy Point | None | 2,088 ft | |||
| Evans Landing | 10 | 2,128 ft | |||
| Whiskey Rock Bay | 9 | 2,101 ft | |||
| Riley Creek | None | 2,081 ft | |||
| Honeysuckle | 7 | 2,812 ft | |||
| Farragut State Park | None | 2,083 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): 0.7
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.