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Blountsville
Eden Index
Climate
7.3
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Recreation
•
Community
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Safeguard
2.9/10
Blountsville is a town located in Blount County, Alabama. The climate in Blountsville is classified as humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The town sits on the Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River, which provides a source of water for the area. However, the river also contains hydrology constituents like sediment, nutrients, and metals, which can harm aquatic life and human health. Despite these concerns, there are still opportunities for outdoor recreation in Blountsville. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and camping at the nearby Rickwood Caverns State Park, which features underground caves and a 260-acre lake. The park also offers picnic areas and a swimming pool for visitors.
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): 7.3
Blountsville receives approximately
1436mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 90%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Blountsville 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
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Area Rivers
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Snowpack Depths
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI):
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Posey MWR Military - Redstone Arsenal | None | 569 ft | |||
| Gunter Hill | 40 | 175 ft | |||
| Florala State Park | 28 | 255 ft | |||
| Open Pond Recreation Area | 96 | 231 ft | |||
| Karick Lake Upper - Blackwater River State Forest | None | 154 ft | |||
| Sherling Lake City Park | 41 | 440 ft | |||
| Oak Mountain State Park | 145 | 683 ft | |||
| Karick Lake Lower - Blackwater River State Forest | None | 159 ft | |||
| Ditto Landing City Campground | None | 567 ft | |||
| Maxwell/Gunter AFB Military | None | 164 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):
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.