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Baldwin-City
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
3.4
•
Safeguard
5.1/10
Baldwin City is located in Douglas County, Kansas. The city has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in summer is around 90°F, while the winter temperature is around 20°F. The Wakarusa River, a tributary of the Kansas River, passes through Baldwin City. The city's hydrology constituents include the Wakarusa River and the nearby Clinton Lake. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Baldwin City include hiking and biking trails, fishing, and camping at Clinton Lake, and golfing at the Baldwin City Golf Course. Additionally, the city hosts annual events such as the Maple Leaf Festival and the Baker University Homecoming Parade, which provide opportunities for community engagement and celebration.
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
Baldwin-City receives approximately
970mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 82%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Baldwin-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): 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee State Park | None | 826 ft | |||
| East River Park | None | 790 ft | |||
| Lake Garnett City Park | None | 1,035 ft | |||
| Kamp Siesta | None | 893 ft | |||
| Osawatomie City Lake | 6 | 892 ft | |||
| Idle Hour Lake | 20 | 907 ft | |||
| Danny Elliott Park | 4 | 812 ft | |||
| Elmore Park | None | 805 ft | |||
| South Lake Veterans Memorial Park - Garnett | 5 | 1,026 ft | |||
| Louie P. Gartner RA | 9 | 905 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): 3.4
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.