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Big-Rock
Eden Index
Climate
9.1
•
Recreation
3.7
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.9/10
Big-Rock is a small town in Iowa with a humid continental climate, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The town borders the Cedar River, which provides a source of water for the surrounding agricultural lands. The river also provides recreational opportunities, including fishing, kayaking, and boating. The town is located near several state parks and wildlife areas, offering opportunities for hiking, camping, and birdwatching. The region is known for its fertile soil and abundant wildlife, making it a popular destination for hunting and trapping. However, recent flooding has impacted the hydrology in the region, causing damage to homes and infrastructure.
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): 9.1
Big-Rock receives approximately
929mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 79%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Big-Rock has a plant hardyness factor of
5, 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
Upper Mississippi-Skunk-Wapsipinicon
Area Rivers
Upper Mississippi-Skunk-Wapsipinicon
Snowpack Depths
Upper Mississippi-Skunk-Wapsipinicon
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Mississippi-Skunk-Wapsipinicon
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sunflower River | None | 107 ft | |||
| Float Camp | 16 | 472 ft | |||
| Tickfaw State Park | None | 15 ft | |||
| North Rec Composite | 15 | 97 ft | |||
| Clear Spgs Rec Area | 45 | 317 ft | |||
| Rocky Springs - Natchez Trace Pkwy | 22 | 235 ft | |||
| Lake Charlie Capps | None | 146 ft | |||
| Leroy Percy State Park | None | 108 ft | |||
| South Recreation Composite | 100 | 140 ft | |||
| Lamar Dixon Expo RV Center | 300 | 11 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):
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.