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Brilliant
Eden Index
Climate
7.3
•
Recreation
0.7
•
Community
0.6
•
Safeguard
3.3/10
Brilliant, Alabama is a small town with a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, with highs reaching into the 90s, while winters are mild with occasional snowfall. The town is located near the upper reaches of the Black Warrior River, which is a major source of drinking water for the area. Hydrology constituents in the river include sediment, dissolved minerals, and nutrients. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Brilliant include fishing, boating, and hiking in nearby Bankhead National Forest. The forest also offers opportunities for hunting, camping, 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): 7.3
Brilliant receives approximately
1518mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Brilliant has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-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
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Area Rivers
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Snowpack Depths
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 0.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock 5 | None | 99 ft | |||
| Gulf State Park | 496 | 4 ft | |||
| Blakeley State Park | None | 80 ft | |||
| Damsite West Bank | None | 63 ft | |||
| Robinson City Park | None | 541 ft | |||
| Meaher State Park | 56 | 6 ft | |||
| Lincoln Trail State Park | 240 | 655 ft | |||
| Oblong Park | None | 491 ft | |||
| Foscue | 54 | 95 ft | |||
| Isaac Creek | 60 | 57 ft | |||
| Red Hills Lake State Park | 130 | 519 ft | |||
| Forkland/McConnico Creek | 42 | 150 ft | |||
| Crawford County Fairgrounds | None | 508 ft | |||
| Runaway Branch | None | 87 ft | |||
| Lock 8 | None | 123 ft | |||
| Mill Creek Park | 140 | 657 ft | |||
| Lake Lurleen State Park | 91 | 276 ft | |||
| Belmont Park | None | 87 ft | |||
| Lock 7 | None | 112 ft | |||
| Jennings Ferry | 52 | 109 ft | |||
| Bumpus Mills - Lake Barkley | None | 520 ft | |||
| Chickasaw State Park | 3 | 133 ft | |||
| Gatlin Point | 30 | 433 ft | |||
| Gatlin Point - LBL | 19 | 453 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): 0.6
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.