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Belvidere
Eden Index
Climate
7.3
•
Recreation
4.2
•
Community
2.6
•
Safeguard
5.0/10
Belvidere is a city located in Boone County, Illinois with a population of over 25,000 people. The climate in Belvidere is typically warm in the summer, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the low 80s, and cold in the winter, with temperatures dropping to the low 20s. The Kishwaukee River runs through the city, providing opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Belvidere also has several parks, including the William Grady Pool and Park, which offers swimming and water activities, and the Prairie Fields Sports Park, which features soccer and softball fields, a playground, and walking trails. The hydrology constituents in Belvidere are mainly related to the Kishwaukee River, including water quality and flood management.
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): 7.3
Belvidere receives approximately
900mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
9°C.
Belvidere 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maynor Creek Waterpark | None | 362 ft | |||
| Dunns Falls Water Park | None | 269 ft | |||
| Archusa Creek Waterpark | 69 | 315 ft | |||
| Stephen A. Forbes State Park | 135 | 604 ft | |||
| Coon Creek - Shelbyville Lake | 230 | 666 ft | |||
| Opossum Creek - Shelbyville Lake | 80 | 654 ft | |||
| Clarkco State Park | None | 273 ft | |||
| Twiltley Branch - Okatibbee Lake | None | 421 ft | |||
| Lake Claude Bennett | 31 | 414 ft | |||
| Lake Boque Homa | None | 238 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): 2.6
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.