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Benton
Eden Index
Climate
8.1
•
Recreation
2.0
•
Community
1.2
•
Safeguard
4.2/10
Benton, Missouri, located in Scott County, has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The area is known for a mixture of clay soils and flat terrain, which can lead to runoff and flooding during heavy rain events. The community is home to Benton City Lake, a 180-acre reservoir with fishing, boating, and camping opportunities. Additionally, the nearby Commerce Ditch Conservation Area provides hiking, birdwatching, and hunting opportunities. The area is also well-known for the annual Scott County Fair, which features a variety of agricultural exhibits and events.
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): 8.1
Benton receives approximately
1214mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
14°C.
Benton has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-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
St. Francis
Area Rivers
St. Francis
Snowpack Depths
St. Francis
Reservoir Storage Capacity
St. Francis
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLeod Water Park | None | 22 ft | |||
| Lake Columbia | 12 | 212 ft | |||
| Lake Ross Barnett | 22 | 402 ft | |||
| Roosevelt State Park | None | 562 ft | |||
| Dry Creek Water Park | None | 514 ft | |||
| Little Black Creek Waterpark | None | 296 ft | |||
| Marathon Lake | 71 | 481 ft | |||
| Okatoma Water Park | None | 396 ft | |||
| Lake Mike Conner | 20 | 314 ft | |||
| Buccaneer State Park | 276 | 5 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.