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Baxter
Eden Index
Climate
7.7
•
Recreation
4.0
•
Community
1.7
•
Safeguard
4.9/10
Baxter is a small town located in Putnam County, Tennessee. The climate in Baxter is generally mild with hot summers and cool winters. The town is situated near several waterways, including the Falling Water River and the Rocky River, making it a popular destination for fishing and water recreation. The hydrology constituents of the area include limestone and dolomite bedrock formations, which contribute to the formation of caves and springs. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Baxter include hiking, camping, and exploring the local parks and forests. The nearby Burgess Falls State Park offers hiking trails, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks, while the Caney Fork River provides opportunities for kayaking and tubing.
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
Baxter receives approximately
1351mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Baxter has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-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
Upper Cumberland
Area Rivers
Upper Cumberland
Snowpack Depths
Upper Cumberland
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Cumberland
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheaha State Park | 30 | 2,096 ft | |||
| Coleman Lake Rec Area | 147 | 1,182 ft | |||
| Pine Glen | 31 | 990 ft | |||
| Big Oak Gap Hunter Camp | 10 | 1,404 ft | |||
| Turnipseed Hunter Camp | 10 | 1,172 ft | |||
| De Soto State Park | 94 | 1,477 ft | |||
| Stevenson Municipal Park - Guntersville Reservoir | None | 599 ft | |||
| Shellmound - Nickajack Dam Reservation | None | 678 ft | |||
| Dekalb County Public Lake | None | 1,317 ft | |||
| Cloudland Canyon State Park | None | 1,847 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): 1.7
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.