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Beaver-City
Eden Index
Climate
9.5
•
Recreation
1.2
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.2/10
Beaver City is a small town located in the south-central region of Nebraska. The climate in this area is characterized by hot summers and cold winters, with an average annual precipitation of 20 inches. The hydrology constituents of Beaver Creek, which runs through Beaver City, include sediment, nutrients, and fecal coliform bacteria. Despite these environmental concerns, the town offers several outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking, camping, and fishing at nearby locations like West Fork Wildlife Management Area and Medicine Creek State Recreation Area. Visitors can also explore historic sites like the Beaver City Historical District and the Furnas County Courthouse Museum.
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): 9.5
Beaver-City receives approximately
609mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 68%
and air temperatures averaging around
12°C.
Beaver-City 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
Republican
Area Rivers
Republican
Snowpack Depths
Republican
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Republican
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 1.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook City Park | 5 | 2,217 ft | |||
| Prairie Dog State Park | 190 | 2,347 ft | |||
| West Side Park - Beaver City | 4 | 2,175 ft | |||
| Morgan Municipal Park | 30 | 2,547 ft | |||
| Muny Park | 30 | 2,496 ft | |||
| George Mitchell RV Park | 10 | 2,058 ft | |||
| Gallagher Canyon State Rec Area - Cozad | 25 | 2,664 ft | |||
| Lexington City Park | None | 2,394 ft | |||
| Pressey State Wildlife Area | None | 2,429 ft | |||
| Keith Sebelius Lake RA | None | 2,322 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.