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Brookesmith
Eden Index
Climate
9.9
•
Recreation
3.1
•
Community
1.2
•
Safeguard
5.3/10
Brookesmith is a small unincorporated community in central Texas with a semi-arid climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The area receives modest annual rainfall, with the Colorado River serving as the primary hydrological feature. The river provides opportunities for fishing and water-based recreation, including kayaking and tubing. The surrounding landscape offers opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and hunting. The Brookesmith Independent School District serves the community, with a primary school, middle school, and high school. The community is located approximately 15 miles northeast of the city of Brownwood, which offers additional amenities and services to residents and visitors.
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): 9.9
Brookesmith receives approximately
716mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 73%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Brookesmith has a plant hardyness factor of
8, 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
Middle Colorado-Concho
Area Rivers
Middle Colorado-Concho
Snowpack Depths
Middle Colorado-Concho
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Middle Colorado-Concho
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richards City Park | 65 | 1,684 ft | |||
| Webb City Park | 6 | 1,432 ft | |||
| Riverside Park - Brownwood | 75 | 1,331 ft | |||
| Fort Mason City Park | 30 | 1,494 ft | |||
| Lake Brownwood State Park | 99 | 1,522 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): 1.2
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.