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Bowling-Green
Eden Index
Climate
8.1
•
Recreation
2.2
•
Community
2.3
•
Safeguard
4.6/10
Bowling Green, Missouri, experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and cold winters. The city is surrounded by several small creeks and waterways, including Salt River, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The area is also known for its diverse wildlife, including deer, turkey, and waterfowl, making it a popular destination for hunting and wildlife observation. Bowling Green offers several outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking and camping at Clarksville Riverfront Park, golfing at Pike County Country Club, and swimming at Bowling Green City Pool. The city is also home to several festivals and events throughout the year, including the Pike County Fair and the Missouri Wine and Grape Festival.
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): 8.1
Bowling-Green receives approximately
963mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
12°C.
Bowling-Green 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
Upper Mississippi-Salt
Area Rivers
Upper Mississippi-Salt
Snowpack Depths
Upper Mississippi-Salt
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Mississippi-Salt
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchez State Park | None | 236 ft | |||
| Farr Park | 108 | 26 ft | |||
| Grand Gulf Military Park | 42 | 238 ft | |||
| Oak Grove City Park | 30 | 117 ft | |||
| Lake End Park | 167 | 4 ft | |||
| Clear Spgs Rec Area | 45 | 317 ft | |||
| Lake End City Park | 74 | 4 ft | |||
| Chicot County RV Park | 98 | 111 ft | |||
| Kemper Williams Parish Park | None | 5 ft | |||
| Lake Bruin State Park | None | 75 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): 2.3
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.