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Becket
Eden Index
Climate
7.7
•
Recreation
4.4
•
Community
1.2
•
Safeguard
4.9/10
Becket is a small town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. The town experiences a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts year-round. The town is home to several pristine lakes and streams, including Yokum Pond and Greenwater Brook, which provide opportunities for fishing, swimming, and kayaking. The area is also known for its hiking trails, including the Appalachian Trail and the Becket Quarry Trail. Becket's hydrology constituents include several rivers and streams that flow into the nearby Housatonic River. Overall, Becket offers a variety of natural attractions and outdoor activities that make it a desirable destination for nature lovers.
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
Becket receives approximately
1364mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 72%
and air temperatures averaging around
7°C.
Becket 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
Lower Connecticut
Area Rivers
Lower Connecticut
Snowpack Depths
Lower Connecticut
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Connecticut
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill - White Memorial | 45 | 947 ft | |||
| Haws Memorial - American Legion State Forest | 30 | 534 ft | |||
| October Mountain State Forest | 47 | 1,021 ft | |||
| Chester - Blanford State Forest | 12 | 516 ft | |||
| Granville State Forest | 22 | 1,135 ft | |||
| Windsor State Forest | 24 | 1,845 ft | |||
| Beartown State Forest | 12 | 1,614 ft | |||
| Point Folly - White Memorial | 45 | 914 ft | |||
| Black Rock State Park | 100 | 399 ft | |||
| Tolland State Forest | 93 | 1,473 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): 1.2
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.