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Bayfield
Eden Index
Climate
6.0
•
Recreation
3.8
•
Community
2.0
•
Safeguard
4.2/10
Bayfield, Wisconsin is a picturesque town located on the shore of Lake Superior. The climate in Bayfield is typically cool and temperate with an average temperature of 43.5°F. The town is known for its natural beauty and abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. The area boasts a diverse array of hydrology constituents, including numerous waterfalls, streams, and rivers. Visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, and boating. Bayfield is also famous for its apple orchards, and visitors can participate in apple picking in the fall. The town is home to several historic sites, art galleries, and museums, making it an ideal destination for both nature lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike.
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): 6.0
Bayfield receives approximately
831mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
6°C.
Bayfield has a plant hardyness factor of
5, 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
Southwestern Lake Superior
Area Rivers
Southwestern Lake Superior
Snowpack Depths
Southwestern Lake Superior
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Southwestern Lake Superior
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sunflower River | None | 107 ft | |||
| Lake Charlie Capps | None | 146 ft | |||
| Cuivre River State Park | 94 | 658 ft | |||
| South Recreation Composite | 100 | 140 ft | |||
| Leroy Percy State Park | None | 108 ft | |||
| North Rec Composite | 15 | 97 ft | |||
| Float Camp | 16 | 472 ft | |||
| Babler Memorial State Park | None | 733 ft | |||
| Deer Leap | 46 | 338 ft | |||
| Great River Road State Park | None | 150 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.