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Buna
Eden Index
Climate
7.5
•
Recreation
1.3
•
Community
3.2
•
Safeguard
4.2/10
Buna is a small town in southeast Texas with a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures often reaching the mid-90s, while winters are mild with occasional cold spells. The area is also prone to flooding due to its location near the Sabine River and its tributaries.
As for outdoor recreation opportunities, the town is surrounded by forests and parks, including the Big Thicket National Preserve, which offers hiking, camping, and bird-watching. The nearby Village Creek State Park provides opportunities for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. Additionally, the area is known for its hunting and fishing opportunities, with many lakes and reservoirs in the region.
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): 7.5
Buna receives approximately
1463mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 80%
and air temperatures averaging around
20°C.
Buna 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
Sabine
Area Rivers
Sabine
Snowpack Depths
Sabine
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Sabine
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 1.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Dikes - Sam Rayburn Reservior | 45 | 198 ft | |||
| Ebenezer - Sam Rayburn Reservoir | 30 | 192 ft | |||
| Martin Dies State Park | 225 | 88 ft | |||
| Claiborne West Park | None | 16 ft | |||
| Rayburn - Sam Rayburn Reservoir | 70 | 183 ft | |||
| San Augustine - Sam Rayburn Reservoir | 100 | 194 ft | |||
| Sandy Creek - Town Bluff Reservoir | 70 | 112 ft | |||
| Mill Creek - Sam Rayburn Reservoir | 110 | 181 ft | |||
| Red Hills Lake | 26 | 374 ft | |||
| Village Creek State Park | 41 | 36 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): 3.2
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.