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Blue
Eden Index
Climate
8.2
•
Recreation
8.5
•
Community
•
Safeguard
6.3/10
Blue, Arizona is a small unincorporated community located in Greenlee County. The climate in Blue is hot and semi-arid with temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees in the summer and dropping to the 30s in the winter. The area is home to several hydrology constituents, including the San Francisco River, which provides irrigation for local agriculture. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the area include hiking and camping in the nearby Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, fishing and boating in the San Francisco River, and exploring the historic mining town of Clifton. Visitors can also enjoy scenic drives through the surrounding mountains and canyons.
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): 8.2
Blue receives approximately
636mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 50%
and air temperatures averaging around
7°C.
Blue 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
Salt
Area Rivers
Salt
Snowpack Depths
Salt
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Salt
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 8.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KP Cienega | 5 | 8,970 ft | |||
| Raccoon | 10 | 7,698 ft | |||
| Upper Juan Miller | 4 | 5,787 ft | |||
| Hannagan | 8 | 9,130 ft | |||
| Luna Lake | 50 | 7,974 ft | |||
| Strayhorse | 7 | 7,773 ft | |||
| Lower Juan Miller | 4 | 5,780 ft | |||
| Coal Creek | 5 | 5,724 ft | |||
| Granville | 12 | 6,745 ft | |||
| Black Jack | 10 | 6,280 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.