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Banks
Eden Index
Climate
7.4
•
Recreation
1.1
•
Community
•
Safeguard
3.4/10
Banks, Arkansas is a small town located in the southeastern part of the state. The climate is typically hot and humid in the summer with mild winters. The town is situated near the Ouachita River, which provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water activities. The river is also a major hydrology constituent for the area, with the potential for flooding during heavy rain events. Additionally, the town is surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest, offering hiking, camping, and hunting opportunities. The area is also known for its scenic drives, with the Talimena Scenic Drive winding through the nearby mountains.
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): 7.4
Banks receives approximately
1385mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 90%
and air temperatures averaging around
17°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
Lower Ouachita
Area Rivers
Lower Ouachita
Snowpack Depths
Lower Ouachita
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Ouachita
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 1.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayne RV Park Gossen Memorial Park | 737 | 27 ft | |||
| Stuart | 8 | 153 ft | |||
| Indian Creek Recreation Area | None | 105 ft | |||
| Chicot State Park | None | 78 ft | |||
| Crossett RV Park | 119 | 68 ft | |||
| Grand Marais County Park | None | 79 ft | |||
| Abbeville RV Park | 55 | 10 ft | |||
| Opelousas City RV Park | 67 | 64 ft | |||
| Palmetto Island State Park | 96 | 5 ft | |||
| Twin Lakes Military - Camp Beauregard | None | 95 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.