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Brooks
Eden Index
Climate
9.6
•
Recreation
5.6
•
Community
•
Safeguard
5.8/10
Brooks, California is a small unincorporated community located in Yolo County. The climate in Brooks is Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and mild winters. The region is primarily used for agriculture, with crops such as grapes, almonds, and walnuts being grown. The hydrology constituents in the area include the Cache Creek Watershed, which is a major source of water for the region. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Brooks include hiking and biking trails, fishing, and camping at Cache Creek Regional Park. The park offers opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and rafting on the Cache Creek, as well as swimming and picnicking.
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): 9.6
Brooks receives approximately
555mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 63%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Brooks has a plant hardyness factor of
9, 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
Lower Sacramento
Area Rivers
Lower Sacramento
Snowpack Depths
Lower Sacramento
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Sacramento
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colusa County Fairgrounds | 38 | 53 ft | |||
| Foothill Pines - Lake Berryessa - USBR | None | 454 ft | |||
| Cedar Creek OHV Dispersed - Knoxville RA | None | 1,476 ft | |||
| Lower Hunting Creek - Knoxville Rec Area | 5 | 1,077 ft | |||
| Lake Solano County Park | None | 134 ft | |||
| Chaparral Cove - Lake Berryessa - USBR | None | 433 ft | |||
| Colusa - Sacramento River State Rec Area | 14 | 65 ft | |||
| Lupine Shores - Lake Berryessa - USBR | None | 479 ft | |||
| Manzanita Canyon - Lake Berryessa - USBR | None | 455 ft | |||
| Cache Creek Canyon County Park | 45 | 646 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.