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Blackwell
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
1.1
•
Community
2.1
•
Safeguard
4.2/10
Blackwell, Oklahoma is a city located in Kay County. It has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and cold winters. The city is situated along the Chikaskia River, which is part of the Arkansas River Basin. The main hydrology constituents in the area are groundwater and surface water. Blackwell has several outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing at nearby Kaw Lake, hiking and camping at Kaw Lake State Park, and golfing at the Blackwell Municipal Golf Course. The city also has several parks and athletic fields for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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
Blackwell receives approximately
912mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 85%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Blackwell 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
Arkansas - Keystone
Area Rivers
Arkansas - Keystone
Snowpack Depths
Arkansas - Keystone
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Arkansas - Keystone
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 1.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake McMurtry West | None | 993 ft | |||
| Lake Thunderbird State Park - South | None | 1,146 ft | |||
| McConnell AFB Military | None | 1,355 ft | |||
| Lake Carl Blackwell | 200 | 988 ft | |||
| Lake Thunderbird State Park - North | None | 1,081 ft | |||
| Napawalla Park | None | 1,158 ft | |||
| Wes Watkins Reservoir | 62 | 1,113 ft | |||
| Lake McMurtry East | None | 985 ft | |||
| Perry Lake | 10 | 1,105 ft | |||
| Arcadia Lake | 140 | 1,062 ft | |||
| Guthrie Lake | None | 993 ft | |||
| Cave Park | None | 1,163 ft | |||
| Tinker AFB Military | None | 1,253 ft | |||
| Liberty Lake | None | 1,025 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): 2.1
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.