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Banks
Eden Index
Climate
8.1
•
Recreation
3.1
•
Community
4.1
•
Safeguard
5.4/10
Banks, Oregon is a small town located in Washington County, with a population of around 1,700. The climate in the area is generally mild and temperate, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The town is situated near the Tualatin River, which provides important hydrology constituents to the region. Additionally, Banks is surrounded by forests and parklands, providing numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation such as hiking, fishing, and camping. Nearby attractions include Stub Stewart State Park, the Tillamook State Forest, and the Oregon Coast. Visitors to Banks can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities while taking in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Pacific Northwest.
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): 8.1
Banks receives approximately
1203mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 82%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°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
Willamette
Area Rivers
Willamette
Snowpack Depths
Willamette
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Willamette
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Eddy County Park | None | 575 ft | |||
| L. L. Stub Stewart State Park | 100 | 749 ft | |||
| Scaponia County Park | 10 | 798 ft | |||
| Camp Wilkerson | None | 1,290 ft | |||
| Anderson City Park | 19 | 616 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): 4.1
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.