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Ball-Ground
Eden Index
Climate
7.7
•
Recreation
2.9
•
Community
1.0
•
Safeguard
4.3/10
Ball Ground, Georgia is a small town located in Cherokee County, with a population of approximately 2,000 people. The climate is characterized by hot summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 61°F. The town's hydrology constituents include the Etowah River which runs through the southern part of the town and is popular for fishing and kayaking. Outdoor recreation opportunities include Gibbs Gardens, a 220-acre botanical garden, and Cherokee Veterans Park, which features walking trails, a playground, and picnic areas. The nearby foothills of the Appalachian Mountains also provide opportunities for hiking and camping. Overall, Ball Ground offers a peaceful and nature-oriented lifestyle for its residents and visitors.
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): 7.7
Ball-Ground receives approximately
1384mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Ball-Ground 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
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Area Rivers
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Snowpack Depths
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Reservoir Storage Capacity
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Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toqua Beach - Tellico Lake | 76 | 823 ft | |||
| Amicalola Falls State Park | None | 1,779 ft | |||
| Holly Flats | 17 | 1,935 ft | |||
| Tumbling Creek | 8 | 1,505 ft | |||
| Big Lost Creek | 15 | 1,024 ft | |||
| Morganton Point | 82 | 1,753 ft | |||
| Thunder Rock | 42 | 1,140 ft | |||
| Frozen Head State Park | 20 | 1,475 ft | |||
| Jacks River Fields | 14 | 2,865 ft | |||
| Yarberry Peninsula | None | 841 ft | |||
| Lotterdale Cove | None | 881 ft | |||
| Notchy Creek - Tellico Lake | None | 844 ft | |||
| Parksville | 93 | 872 ft | |||
| Quinn Springs Rec Area | 44 | 854 ft | |||
| Sweetwater - Allatoona Lake | None | 896 ft | |||
| Cove Lake State Park | 100 | 1,041 ft | |||
| Dobbins Lakeside Military | None | 1,079 ft | |||
| Gee Creek | 47 | 735 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): 1.0
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.