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Brian-Head
Eden Index
Climate
6.2
•
Recreation
8.8
•
Community
•
Safeguard
5.6/10
Brian Head is a town located in southern Utah at an elevation of 9,800 feet. The climate in Brian Head is characterized by mild summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The town is also rich in hydrology constituents, with several streams and rivers flowing through the area, including the Paria River and the Sevier River. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound in Brian Head, with skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling being popular activities in the winter. In the summer, visitors can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and camping in the surrounding forests and mountains. The town is also home to the Brian Head Resort, which offers year-round activities and events.
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): 6.2
Brian-Head receives approximately
882mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 64%
and air temperatures averaging around
2°C.
Brian-Head 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
Escalante Desert-Sevier Lake
Area Rivers
Escalante Desert-Sevier Lake
Snowpack Depths
Escalante Desert-Sevier Lake
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Escalante Desert-Sevier Lake
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 8.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchman - Zion National Park | 170 | 3,918 ft | |||
| Point Supreme - Cedar Breaks National Monument | 30 | 10,280 ft | |||
| Navajo Lake | 15 | 9,107 ft | |||
| Parowan Gap Petroglyphs Dispersed | None | 5,551 ft | |||
| Panguitch Lake | 19 | 8,365 ft | |||
| Cedar Canyon | 18 | 8,444 ft | |||
| Te - Ah | 41 | 9,189 ft | |||
| South - Zion National Park | 180 | 3,962 ft | |||
| Duck Creek | 54 | 8,604 ft | |||
| Minersville State Park | 29 | 5,523 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.