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Blanchard
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
3.7
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.6/10
Blanchard, Michigan is a small town located in Mecosta County. The climate in Blanchard is typical of the Midwest, with cold winters and warm summers. The town is surrounded by numerous lakes and rivers, including the Muskegon River, which provides opportunities for fishing and boating. The hydrology constituents in the area include agricultural runoff and septic systems. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Blanchard include hunting, hiking, camping, and snowmobiling. The nearby Pere Marquette State Forest offers over 50 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Overall, Blanchard is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy all that nature has to offer in Michigan.
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
Blanchard receives approximately
845mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 79%
and air temperatures averaging around
8°C.
Blanchard 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
Saginaw
Area Rivers
Saginaw
Snowpack Depths
Saginaw
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Saginaw
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 Brevoort Lake (North) - State Forest | 20 | 636 ft | |||
| Lake Michigan | 34 | 601 ft | |||
| Brevort Lake | 84 | 632 ft | |||
| Bixler Lake City Campground | 100 | 965 ft | |||
| Pokagon State Park | 275 | 1,026 ft | |||
| Petoskey State Park | 165 | 600 ft | |||
| Wilderness State Park | 250 | 594 ft | |||
| Steuben County Park | None | 1,019 ft | |||
| Johnny Appleseed Park | 40 | 759 ft | |||
| Little Brevoort Lake (South) - State Forest | 12 | 651 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.