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Blanchardville
Eden Index
Climate
7.0
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
1.0
•
Safeguard
4.0/10
Blanchardville is a small village located in southwestern Wisconsin. The climate in this area is characterized by cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The area is rich in hydrology constituents with several streams, creeks, and rivers flowing through it, providing excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Blanchardville include hiking, camping, and birdwatching in the nearby Yellowstone Lake State Park, which boasts over 4,000 acres of unspoiled natural beauty. The village is also home to Pecatonica River Trails Park, offering scenic trails for hiking and biking. With its stunning natural surroundings, Blanchardville is a perfect destination for nature enthusiasts seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
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
Blanchardville receives approximately
893mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
8°C.
Blanchardville 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
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Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkiah Bluff Water Park | None | 38 ft | |||
| Simpson County Lake | 11 | 427 ft | |||
| New Orleans Reserve Military | None | 0 ft | |||
| DLo Water Park | None | 312 ft | |||
| Lake Mike Conner | 20 | 314 ft | |||
| Lake Columbia | 12 | 212 ft | |||
| Okatoma Water Park | None | 396 ft | |||
| St. Bernard State Park | None | 3 ft | |||
| Dry Creek Water Park | None | 514 ft | |||
| Fontainebleau State Park | None | 18 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): 1.0
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.