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Blue-Diamond
Eden Index
Climate
8.4
•
Recreation
4.3
•
Community
1.3
•
Safeguard
5.2/10
Blue Diamond is a small community located in the Mojave Desert, approximately 26 miles southwest of Las Vegas. The climate in Blue Diamond is typically hot and dry, with summer temperatures reaching over 100°F and winter temperatures averaging around 60°F. The area's hydrology constituents include the nearby Spring Mountains, which provide a source of water for the community. Blue Diamond is surrounded by a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing in the nearby Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Additionally, the community is home to the Cottonwood Valley Trail System, which offers over 100 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
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): 8.4
Blue-Diamond receives approximately
239mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 36%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Blue-Diamond has a plant hardyness factor of
8, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
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
Lower Colorado-Lake Mead
Area Rivers
Lower Colorado-Lake Mead
Snowpack Depths
Lower Colorado-Lake Mead
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Colorado-Lake Mead
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Canyon | 71 | 3,375 ft | |||
| Fletcher View | 12 | 7,030 ft | |||
| Kyle Canyon | 32 | 6,891 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): 1.3
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.