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Buffalo
Eden Index
Climate
7.9
•
Recreation
4.1
•
Community
2.1
•
Safeguard
5.1/10
Located in Scott County, Iowa, Buffalo is a small town with a population of just over 1,000 people. The area has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The Buffalo Creek and Mississippi River are major hydrology constituents in the area. Outdoor recreation opportunities include fishing and boating on the Mississippi River, hiking and bird watching in Scott County Park, and golfing at the Buffalo Golf Club. The town also hosts an annual Buffalo BBQ Days festival, featuring live music, food, and a parade. Overall, Buffalo offers a small-town feel with access to outdoor activities and scenic natural areas.
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): 7.9
Buffalo receives approximately
919mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
Buffalo has a plant hardyness factor of
5, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder 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
Upper Mississippi-Skunk-Wapsipinicon
Area Rivers
Upper Mississippi-Skunk-Wapsipinicon
Snowpack Depths
Upper Mississippi-Skunk-Wapsipinicon
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Mississippi-Skunk-Wapsipinicon
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sunflower River | None | 107 ft | |||
| St. Peters 370 Lakeside Park | 50 | 426 ft | |||
| Deer Leap | 46 | 338 ft | |||
| Rocky Springs - Natchez Trace Pkwy | 22 | 235 ft | |||
| North Rec Composite | 15 | 97 ft | |||
| Float Camp | 16 | 472 ft | |||
| Tickfaw State Park | None | 15 ft | |||
| Leroy Percy State Park | None | 108 ft | |||
| Cuivre River State Park | 94 | 658 ft | |||
| South Recreation Composite | 100 | 140 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): 2.1
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.