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Barr
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
3.1
•
Community
2.4
•
Safeguard
5.0/10
Barr, Illinois is a small village in Macoupin County with a humid continental climate. The summers are warm and humid, while the winters are cold and snowy. The village lies in the watershed of the Macoupin Creek, which is a tributary of the Illinois River. The creek provides habitat for a variety of fish species, including smallmouth bass, catfish, and bluegill. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Barr include fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping. The nearby Beaver Dam State Park offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and a lake for fishing and boating. The park also has a campground with sites for tent and RV camping.
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): 8.3
Barr receives approximately
970mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
12°C.
Barr has a plant hardyness factor of
6, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder 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
Lower Illinois
Area Rivers
Lower Illinois
Snowpack Depths
Lower Illinois
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Illinois
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberlake - Ross Barnett Reservoir | 289 | 331 ft | |||
| Lake Mary Crawford | 20 | 293 ft | |||
| Lefleurs Bluff State Park | None | 288 ft | |||
| Fairview Riverside State Park | None | 4 ft | |||
| DLo Water Park | None | 312 ft | |||
| Atwood Water Park | None | 218 ft | |||
| Fontainebleau State Park | None | 18 ft | |||
| St. Bernard State Park | None | 3 ft | |||
| New Orleans Reserve Military | None | 0 ft | |||
| Bayou Segnette State Park | None | 0 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): 2.4
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.