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Beverly
Eden Index
Climate
7.0
•
Recreation
5.2
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.6/10
Beverly is a small town located in Grant County, Washington, with a population of approximately 200 people. The climate in Beverly is classified as semi-arid, with hot summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 8 inches of rainfall annually, and the Yakima River flows through the area, providing a source of water for agriculture and outdoor recreation activities such as fishing and boating. The hydrology constituents in the area include various types of fish, including salmon and steelhead. Outdoor recreation opportunities include hiking, camping, and hunting in nearby areas such as the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge and the Beverly Sand Dunes.
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): 7.0
Beverly receives approximately
192mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 86%
and air temperatures averaging around
12°C.
Beverly 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
Upper Columbia
Area Rivers
Upper Columbia
Snowpack Depths
Upper Columbia
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Columbia
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanapum State Park/Ginkgo Petrified Forest | 50 | 708 ft | |||
| Caliche Lake - WDFW | None | 1,196 ft | |||
| Quincey Lake - WDFW | None | 1,188 ft | |||
| Burke Lake West - WDFW | None | 1,190 ft | |||
| Burke Lake Southwest - WDFW | None | 1,200 ft | |||
| Stan Coffin - WDFW | None | 1,176 ft | |||
| Evergreen East - WDFW | None | 1,209 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.