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Bessemer
Eden Index
Climate
5.4
•
Recreation
4.6
•
Community
1.4
•
Safeguard
4.1/10
Bessemer, Michigan is a small town located in the western part of the Upper Peninsula, surrounded by forests and lakes. The climate in Bessemer is characterized by cold winters with heavy snowfall and mild summers with occasional thunderstorms. The town is home to several lakes, including Powderhorn Lake, which is popular for fishing and boating. The hydrology constituents of the area include the Black River, which provides opportunities for kayaking and canoeing. Bessemer is also surrounded by trails for hiking, biking, and snowmobiling. In addition, the town is located near the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, which offers a range of outdoor recreational activities, including camping, hiking, and skiing.
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): 5.4
Bessemer receives approximately
880mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
5°C.
Bessemer has a plant hardyness factor of
4, 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
Southcentral Lake Superior
Area Rivers
Southcentral Lake Superior
Snowpack Depths
Southcentral Lake Superior
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Southcentral Lake Superior
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberlake - Ross Barnett Reservoir | 289 | 331 ft | |||
| Fairview Riverside State Park | None | 4 ft | |||
| Fontainebleau State Park | None | 18 ft | |||
| Lefleurs Bluff State Park | None | 288 ft | |||
| New Orleans Reserve Military | None | 0 ft | |||
| Atwood Water Park | None | 218 ft | |||
| DLo Water Park | None | 312 ft | |||
| Lake Mary Crawford | 20 | 293 ft | |||
| St. Bernard State Park | None | 3 ft | |||
| Bayou Segnette State Park | None | 0 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): 1.4
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.