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Bonita-Springs
Eden Index
Climate
6.1
•
Recreation
3.8
•
Community
3.6
•
Safeguard
4.7/10
Bonita Springs is a coastal city in southwest Florida with a warm and humid subtropical climate. The summers are hot and rainy, while winters are mild and dry. The city is surrounded by water bodies such as the Gulf of Mexico, the Imperial River, and the Estero Bay. The hydrology constituents in the area include mangroves, seagrass beds, and oyster reefs. Outdoor recreation opportunities include kayaking, fishing, and boating. The city is known for its beautiful beaches, including Bonita Beach and Barefoot Beach Preserve, which offer opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing. Additionally, there are several parks and nature preserves in the area, such as the Bonita Springs Riverside Park and the Everglades Wonder Gardens, which offer opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife viewing.
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): 6.1
Bonita-Springs receives approximately
1396mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 88%
and air temperatures averaging around
24°C.
Bonita-Springs has a plant hardyness factor of
10, 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
Southern Florida
Area Rivers
Southern Florida
Snowpack Depths
Southern Florida
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Southern Florida
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. P. Franklin | None | 8 ft | |||
| Koreshan Historic State Park | None | 15 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): 3.6
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.