Eden Index

Brantwood

Climate • Recreation • Community • Catastrophe

Brantwood
Eden Index
Climate 5.3 • Recreation 0.6 • Community • Safeguard

2.3/10

Brantwood is a small community located in the northern region of Wisconsin, characterized by its beautiful natural surroundings and abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. The climate in Brantwood is classified as humid continental, with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The hydrology constituents include several lakes and rivers, including the nearby Flambeau River, which offers excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Other outdoor recreation opportunities in Brantwood include hiking and biking along scenic trails, hunting in the surrounding forests, and snowmobiling and skiing during the winter months. With its stunning natural beauty and diverse range of outdoor activities, Brantwood is a perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts 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): 5.3


Brantwood receives approximately 793mm of rain per year, with humidity levels near 84% and air temperatures averaging around 5°C. Brantwood has a plant hardyness factor of 3, 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

Chippewa

Area Rivers

Chippewa



Snowpack Depths

Chippewa



Reservoir Storage Capacity

Chippewa



Groundwater Levels


Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 0.6


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
Grand Marais City RV Park 300 611 ft
Fairview Riverside State Park None 4 ft
Holmes County State Park None 367 ft
Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area 50 424 ft
Devilfish Lake - Grand Portage State Forest 5 1,904 ft
Kennedy County Park 12 897 ft
Timberlake - Ross Barnett Reservoir 289 331 ft
Lake Mary Crawford 20 293 ft
New Orleans Reserve Military None 0 ft
Mill Bluff State Park None 955 ft
Kimball Lake 11 1,703 ft
Goshen Springs None 304 ft
Riverfront City Park - Havana 12 473 ft
Lake Lincoln State Park None 426 ft
Lefleurs Bluff State Park None 288 ft
McFarland Lake - Grand Portage State Forest 5 1,479 ft
Blackhawk Lake Rec Area - Highland 150 1,056 ft
Buckhorn State Park 54 885 ft
Anderson Lake State Conservation Area 100 456 ft
Riverside Park - New Lisbon 75 888 ft
Rice Lake State Conservation Area 35 452 ft
Fontainebleau State Park None 18 ft
Atwood Water Park None 218 ft
White Mound County Campground None 1,116 ft
Judge Magney State Park 30 1,461 ft
Canton Lake None 551 ft
Waverly Lake City Park None 663 ft
Jim Edgar Panther Creek WA 75 609 ft
Avoca Lakeside City Campground 80 694 ft
Bayou Segnette State Park None 0 ft
Fulton County Rec Area 40 604 ft
Wonewoc Legion Park None 967 ft
Bogue Chitto Water Park None 276 ft
Tower Hill State Park 15 745 ft
Castle Rock County Park 200 890 ft
Schultz City Park None 943 ft
Mississippi Petrified Forest 15 294 ft
Hawn State Park 50 887 ft
Governor Dodge State Park 270 1,167 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):


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.


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