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Buford
Eden Index
Climate
7.8
•
Recreation
7.1
•
Community
3.6
•
Safeguard
6.5/10
Buford, Georgia is a city located in Gwinnett County, known for its pleasant climate and diverse outdoor recreation opportunities. With a humid subtropical climate, Buford experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters. The city is home to Lake Lanier, a popular recreational area for boating, fishing, and water sports. Lake Lanier also serves as a primary source of drinking water for the surrounding area. Buford also boasts several parks and nature reserves, including the Buford Dam Park and the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center, both offering hiking trails and opportunities to learn about the local environment. Overall, Buford offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities to its 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): 7.8
Buford receives approximately
1346mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 86%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Buford has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-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
Apalachicola
Area Rivers
Apalachicola
Snowpack Depths
Apalachicola
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Apalachicola
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 7.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Mountain Park Campground | 430 | 1,558 ft | |||
| Indian Springs State Park | None | 503 ft | |||
| Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area | None | 608 ft | |||
| James Shackleford County Park | None | 904 ft | |||
| Andersonville City Campground | 25 | 350 ft | |||
| Whitewater Creek County Park | 48 | 293 ft | |||
| Shoal Creek - Lake Lanier | None | 1,117 ft | |||
| Sawnee | None | 1,070 ft | |||
| High Falls State Park | None | 600 ft | |||
| Arrowhead County Park | None | 390 ft |
Nearby Ski Areas
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): 3.6
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.