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Bondville
Eden Index
Climate
9.5
•
Recreation
2.2
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.6/10
Bondville, Illinois is a small village located in Champaign County. The climate in Bondville is typical of the Midwest, with hot summers and cold winters. The area receives an average of 40 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling during the spring and summer months. The Mahomet Aquifer is the primary source of drinking water for Bondville and the surrounding area. The village has several parks and trails, including the nearby Sangamon River, which provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities. The Kickapoo Rail Trail, a 24.5-mile bike trail, also passes through the village, offering residents and visitors a scenic way to explore the surrounding countryside.
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): 9.5
Bondville receives approximately
1007mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 79%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
Bondville 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
Kaskaskia
Area Rivers
Kaskaskia
Snowpack Depths
Kaskaskia
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Kaskaskia
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurgens City Park | None | 658 ft | |||
| Des Plaines State Conservation Area | 22 | 516 ft | |||
| Cochrane | None | 166 ft | |||
| Charley Brown City Park | None | 487 ft | |||
| Natchez Trace State Park | 50 | 637 ft | |||
| Desplaines Conservational Park | None | 553 ft | |||
| Gibson City Park | 4 | 731 ft | |||
| Sumter Rec Area | None | 128 ft | |||
| South City (Gibson) Park | None | 741 ft | |||
| Gratiot River County Park | None | 626 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.