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Blue-Springs
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
3.7
•
Community
3.7
•
Safeguard
5.5/10
Blue Springs is a city situated in Jackson County, Missouri. It has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The city is home to the Blue Springs Lake, a popular destination for outdoor recreational activities like boating, fishing, and camping. The lake is fed by a number of tributaries that make up the hydrology constituents of the area. The city has several parks and trails, including the Burr Oak Woods Nature Center, that offer hiking, bird-watching, and other outdoor activities. Additionally, the city is home to numerous golf courses and sports facilities. Overall, Blue Springs offers a diverse range of outdoor recreation opportunities for visitors and residents alike.
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): 8.3
Blue-Springs receives approximately
1062mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Blue-Springs has a plant hardyness factor of
6, 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
Lower Missouri-Blackwater
Area Rivers
Lower Missouri-Blackwater
Snowpack Depths
Lower Missouri-Blackwater
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Missouri-Blackwater
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect City Park | None | 797 ft | |||
| Neosho City Campground | 20 | 1,136 ft | |||
| Prairie Creek - Beaver Lake | 112 | 1,135 ft | |||
| Blue Springs County Campground | 82 | 867 ft | |||
| Lamar City Park | None | 930 ft | |||
| Longview Lake County Campground | 113 | 931 ft | |||
| Lanagan Access City Park | None | 851 ft | |||
| Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park | None | 940 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): 3.7
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.