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Brooklyn
Eden Index
Climate
7.1
•
Recreation
5.8
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.9/10
Brooklyn, Mississippi is a small town located in southern Forrest County. The climate in Brooklyn is subtropical, with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The town is surrounded by the Black Creek, which provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation such as fishing, kayaking, and boating. The water quality of Black Creek is monitored regularly for hydrology constituents, such as dissolved oxygen, pH, and turbidity, to ensure its safety for recreational use. In addition to Black Creek, Brooklyn is also home to several parks and nature trails, including the DeSoto National Forest, which offers hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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): 7.1
Brooklyn receives approximately
1597mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Brooklyn 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
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Area Rivers
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Snowpack Depths
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Reservoir Storage Capacity
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Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Creek Landing | 17 | 103 ft | |||
| Big Biloxi Rec Area | 31 | 50 ft | |||
| Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby | None | 239 ft | |||
| Airey Lake | None | 170 ft | |||
| Ramsey Lake State Park | 160 | 628 ft | |||
| Lake Taylorville City Campground | None | 605 ft | |||
| Lake Boque Homa | None | 238 ft | |||
| Weldon Springs State Park | 75 | 717 ft | |||
| Flint Creek Waterpark | 156 | 246 ft | |||
| Comlara County Park | 137 | 756 ft | |||
| Fairley Bridge Landing | 6 | 88 ft | |||
| Lake Perry | 20 | 157 ft | |||
| Faries Park | 37 | 618 ft | |||
| Coles Creek - Lake Carlyle | 150 | 459 ft | |||
| Moodys Landing | 7 | 135 ft | |||
| Shields RV Military - Gulfport NCB | None | 26 ft | |||
| Lake Claude Bennett | 31 | 414 ft | |||
| Boulder - Lake Carlyle | 90 | 457 ft | |||
| Keesler AFB Military | 52 | 22 ft | |||
| Janice Rec.Area | 7 | 116 ft | |||
| Starved Rock State Park | 135 | 511 ft | |||
| Paul B Johnson State Park | None | 245 ft | |||
| Turkey Creek Water Park | 22 | 434 ft |
Nearby Fishing
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.