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Brownsville
Eden Index
Climate
6.4
•
Recreation
4.0
•
Community
1.5
•
Safeguard
4.3/10
Brownsville is located in the southernmost tip of Texas and has a tropical climate characterized by hot and humid summers and mild winters. The city receives an average of 25 inches of rainfall annually, with the wettest months being May through September. The hydrology of Brownsville is primarily influenced by the Rio Grande River and its tributaries. The city has several parks and outdoor recreational areas, including the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, Resaca de la Palma State Park, and the Gladys Porter Zoo. The nearby South Padre Island offers opportunities for beach activities, fishing, and water sports. Additionally, the city has several golf courses and nature preserves for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
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): 6.4
Brownsville receives approximately
655mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 90%
and air temperatures averaging around
24°C.
Brownsville has a plant hardyness factor of
10, 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
Southwestern Texas Coastal
Area Rivers
Southwestern Texas Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Southwestern Texas Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Southwestern Texas Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Beach - Padre Island National Seashore | None | 10 ft | |||
| Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park | 35 | 7 ft | |||
| Kaufer - Hubert - SeaWind RV Park | 134 | 9 ft | |||
| Malaquite - Padre Island National Seashore | 50 | 7 ft | |||
| Bird Island - Padre Island National Seashore | None | 2 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): 1.5
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.