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Bloomfield
Eden Index
Climate
8.1
•
Recreation
3.4
•
Community
3.5
•
Safeguard
5.3/10
Bloomfield, Iowa is a small town located in Davis County in the southern part of the state. The area has a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. The town is surrounded by rolling hills, farms, and forests, with several creeks and streams running through the area. The primary hydrology constituents in the area include nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the Bloomfield area include hiking and camping in the local state parks, fishing and boating in nearby lakes and rivers, and hunting in the surrounding forests. The town also hosts several festivals and events throughout the year, including the Davis County Fair and the Bloomfield Car Show.
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): 8.1
Bloomfield receives approximately
989mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
Bloomfield 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-Salt
Area Rivers
Upper Mississippi-Salt
Snowpack Depths
Upper Mississippi-Salt
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Mississippi-Salt
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake | None | 639 ft | |||
| Buffalo Point - Buffalo National River | None | 535 ft | |||
| Rush Landing - Buffalo National River | None | 451 ft | |||
| Lakeview - Bull Shoals Lake | None | 757 ft | |||
| Robinson Point - Norfolk Lake | None | 605 ft | |||
| Dam Site - Bull Shoals Lake | None | 681 ft | |||
| Henderson - Norfolk Lake | None | 590 ft | |||
| Barkshed | 6 | 559 ft | |||
| Quarry Cove - Norfolk Lake | None | 628 ft | |||
| Bull Shoals State Park | None | 516 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): 3.5
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.