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Banks
Eden Index
Climate
7.7
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Recreation
•
Community
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Safeguard
3.1/10
Banks is a small town located in southeastern Alabama with a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, with average temperatures in the high 80s and frequent thunderstorms. Winters are mild with average temperatures in the mid-50s. The town is situated near the Conecuh River and its tributaries, which provide opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Hydrology constituents in the area include the Conecuh River and several small creeks. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the surrounding area include hiking and camping at Conecuh National Forest, which offers over 20 miles of hiking trails, a fishing lake, and several campsites. Additionally, nearby towns offer golf courses and other outdoor activities.
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
Banks receives approximately
1355mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 86%
and air temperatures averaging around
18°C.
Banks 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
Choctawhatchee
Area Rivers
Choctawhatchee
Snowpack Depths
Choctawhatchee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Choctawhatchee
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI):
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer Beach RV Military - Fort Rucker | None | 225 ft | |||
| Cheaha State Park | 30 | 2,096 ft | |||
| Lake Martin Military | None | 514 ft | |||
| Pine Log State Forest | 20 | 59 ft | |||
| Turnipseed Hunter Camp | 10 | 1,172 ft | |||
| Raptor Ranch - Tyndall AFB Military | None | 12 ft | |||
| Lake Chinnabee | 10 | 829 ft | |||
| Panama City CSS Military | None | 6 ft | |||
| St. Andrews State Park | None | 10 ft | |||
| Wind Creek State Park | 626 | 520 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):
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.