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Berger
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
3.1
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.4/10
Berger is a small town located in Franklin County, Missouri. The climate in Berger is characterized by warm summers and cold winters, with an average temperature of 60°F. The area experiences moderate precipitation throughout the year. Hydrology constituents include the Bourbeuse River, which runs through the town, providing opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The town also has several parks and natural areas, including the Berger Community Park and the nearby Indian Camp Creek Park, which offer hiking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds. Additionally, Berger is located near the Missouri Wine Country, which offers opportunities for wine tasting and vineyard tours.
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): 8.3
Berger receives approximately
1080mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Berger has a plant hardyness factor of
6, 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 Missouri
Area Rivers
Lower Missouri
Snowpack Depths
Lower Missouri
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Missouri
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warfield Point Park | None | 132 ft | |||
| Kemper Williams Parish Park | None | 5 ft | |||
| Farr Park | 108 | 26 ft | |||
| Lake End Park | 167 | 4 ft | |||
| Natchez State Park | None | 236 ft | |||
| Chicot County RV Park | 98 | 111 ft | |||
| Poverty Point Reservoir State Park | 50 | 97 ft | |||
| Lake Bruin State Park | None | 75 ft | |||
| Oak Grove City Park | 30 | 117 ft | |||
| Lake End City Park | 74 | 4 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):
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.