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Bay-Minette
Eden Index
Climate
6.9
•
Recreation
0.9
•
Community
2.0
•
Safeguard
3.5/10
Bay-Minette is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, located near the eastern shoreline of Mobile Bay. The climate is considered humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The area is known for its abundant hydrology constituents, including Mobile Bay, the Tensaw River, and the Delta. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound in the region, including fishing, boating, kayaking, and bird-watching in the bay and river. The Delta offers stunning scenery and opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife observation. The city also boasts several parks, including the Bay Minette Municipal Pool and Splash Pad, which are popular with families during the summer months.
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): 6.9
Bay-Minette receives approximately
1708mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 87%
and air temperatures averaging around
20°C.
Bay-Minette 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
Florida Panhandle Coastal
Area Rivers
Florida Panhandle Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Florida Panhandle Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Florida Panhandle Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 0.9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forkland/McConnico Creek | 42 | 150 ft | |||
| Mobile County Marina | 42 | 13 ft | |||
| Lock 8 | None | 123 ft | |||
| Chickasaw State Park | 3 | 133 ft | |||
| Gulf State Park | 496 | 4 ft | |||
| Blakeley State Park | None | 80 ft | |||
| Foscue | 54 | 95 ft | |||
| Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park | 53 | 437 ft | |||
| Belmont Park | None | 87 ft | |||
| Jennings Ferry | 52 | 109 ft | |||
| Lake Lurleen State Park | 91 | 276 ft | |||
| Lock 5 | None | 99 ft | |||
| Runaway Branch | None | 87 ft | |||
| Damsite West Bank | None | 63 ft | |||
| Meaher State Park | 56 | 6 ft | |||
| Lock 7 | None | 112 ft | |||
| Isaac Creek | 60 | 57 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): 2.0
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.