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Bedford
Eden Index
Climate
9.7
•
Recreation
4.2
•
Community
4.3
•
Safeguard
6.4/10
Located in Tarrant County, Bedford, Texas has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The city is situated on the Trinity River watershed and has a few small creeks and ponds. However, as part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the city's hydrology is primarily managed by manmade systems. Bedford boasts several parks and green spaces for outdoor enthusiasts, including the Boys Ranch Park, which features a fishing pier and a recreational lake, and the Bedford Bark Park, a dog park with separate areas for small and large dogs. The city also has several community events throughout the year, such as the Bedford Blues & BBQ Festival and the Bedford ArtsFest, which offer residents and visitors opportunities for outdoor leisure and entertainment.
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): 9.7
Bedford receives approximately
934mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 78%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Bedford 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
Upper Trinity
Area Rivers
Upper Trinity
Snowpack Depths
Upper Trinity
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Trinity
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzards Roost - Lake Murray State Park | None | 764 ft | |||
| Little Elm Park | None | 547 ft | |||
| Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park | 163 | 685 ft | |||
| Isle du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park | 182 | 685 ft | |||
| Elephant Rock - Lake Murray State Park | None | 762 ft | |||
| Hickory Creek - Lake Texoma | None | 668 ft | |||
| Rock Tower - Lake Murray State Park | None | 776 ft | |||
| Marietta Landing - Lake Murray State Park | None | 765 ft | |||
| Tipps Point - Lake Murray State Park | None | 755 ft | |||
| Martins Landing - Lake Murray State Park | None | 761 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): 4.3
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.