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Bayside
Eden Index
Climate
8.9
•
Recreation
3.1
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.6/10
Bayside, Texas is a small coastal town situated along the Copano Bay. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 70°F. The town's hydrology constituents include the Copano Bay, Mission River, and Aransas Bay. These water bodies support an abundance of marine life, including redfish, speckled trout, and flounder, making it a popular fishing spot. Additionally, Bayside offers opportunities for outdoor recreation such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and bird watching. The town also hosts an annual Bayside Blues Festival, drawing visitors from all over.
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): 8.9
Bayside receives approximately
883mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 77%
and air temperatures averaging around
22°C.
Bayside has a plant hardyness factor of
9, 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
Central Texas Coastal
Area Rivers
Central Texas Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Central Texas Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Central Texas Coastal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Island State Park | 48 | 4 ft | |||
| South Beach - Padre Island National Seashore | None | 10 ft | |||
| Malaquite - Padre Island National Seashore | 50 | 7 ft | |||
| Refugio City Park | 15 | 25 ft | |||
| Bird Island - Padre Island National Seashore | None | 2 ft | |||
| IB Magee Beach County Park | 75 | 6 ft | |||
| Port Aransas Beach Dispersed | None | 5 ft | |||
| Shields Park NAS Military - Corpus Christi NAS | None | 11 ft | |||
| Padre Balli County Park | 66 | 8 ft | |||
| North Beach - Padre Island National Seashore | None | 11 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):
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.