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Barksdale-A-F-B
Eden Index
Climate
7.9
•
Recreation
3.4
•
Community
3.4
•
Safeguard
5.2/10
Barksdale Air Force Base is located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and has a subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 67°F, and the area receives an average of 49 inches of rain per year. The primary hydrology constituent in the area is the Red River, which runs through Bossier City and Shreveport.
Outdoor recreation opportunities at Barksdale Air Force Base include fishing at the base lake, playing golf at the base golf course, and hiking and camping at nearby national parks and forests, such as Kisatchie National Forest and Caddo Lake State Park. The base also offers various sports and fitness facilities, including a gymnasium, swimming pool, and tennis courts, for active-duty military personnel and their families.
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): 7.9
Barksdale-A-F-B receives approximately
1298mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 87%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Barksdale-A-F-B 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
Red-Saline
Area Rivers
Red-Saline
Snowpack Depths
Red-Saline
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Red-Saline
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasure Point State Rec Area - Toledo Bend Lake | None | 197 ft | |||
| Red Hills Lake | 26 | 374 ft | |||
| Alligator Parish Park | 15 | 29 ft | |||
| Cypress Bend State Rec Area | None | 216 ft | |||
| San Miguel Park State Rec Area | None | 228 ft | |||
| Indian Mounds | 37 | 190 ft | |||
| South Toledo Bend State Park | None | 221 ft | |||
| Hodges Gardens State Park | 30 | 320 ft | |||
| Willow Oak | 15 | 216 ft | |||
| Toledo Bend Military | None | 203 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.