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Benson
Eden Index
Climate
8.9
•
Recreation
1.4
•
Community
1.7
•
Safeguard
4.5/10
Benson is a small town located in southeastern Arizona, known for its mild climate and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. The climate in Benson is arid, with hot summers and mild winters, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife viewing. The town is also situated near several hydrology constituents, including the San Pedro River and the Kartchner Caverns State Park. These natural wonders provide visitors with opportunities to explore the unique ecosystems and geological formations of the region. Other outdoor recreation opportunities include camping, fishing, and hunting. Overall, Benson offers visitors an abundance of outdoor adventures and natural beauty to explore.
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
Benson receives approximately
330mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 47%
and air temperatures averaging around
18°C.
Benson 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
San Pedro-Willcox
Area Rivers
San Pedro-Willcox
Snowpack Depths
San Pedro-Willcox
Reservoir Storage Capacity
San Pedro-Willcox
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 1.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview | 65 | 5,452 ft | |||
| Ramsey Vista | 8 | 7,433 ft | |||
| Reef Townsite | 14 | 7,166 ft | |||
| Garden Canyon Military - Fort Huachuca | None | 4,888 ft | |||
| Apache Flats Military - Fort Huachuca | None | 4,949 ft | |||
| Kartchner Caverns State Park | 62 | 4,572 ft |
Nearby Fishing
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): 1.7
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.