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Burbank
Eden Index
Climate
9.3
•
Recreation
7.6
•
Community
4.3
•
Safeguard
7.4/10
Burbank, California is a city located in Los Angeles County with a Mediterranean climate, characterized by warm and dry summers and mild winters. The city has a semi-arid climate with a moderate amount of rainfall. Hydrology constituents in Burbank include the Los Angeles River and Verdugo Wash, which serve as flood control channels. The city also has a few small lakes and reservoirs. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Burbank include hiking and biking trails in the nearby Verdugo Mountains, as well as parks such as Johnny Carson Park, which offers tennis courts, picnic areas, and a playground. The nearby Griffith Park also offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, horseback riding, and golfing.
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): 9.3
Burbank receives approximately
468mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 72%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Burbank 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
Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal
Area Rivers
Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 7.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messenger Flats | 10 | 5,793 ft | |||
| Monte Cristo | 19 | 3,589 ft | |||
| Oakwilde | 7 | 1,831 ft | |||
| Spunky | 10 | 3,191 ft | |||
| Gould Mesa | 7 | 1,418 ft | |||
| Streamside | 9 | 2,364 ft | |||
| Seabreeze at Seal Beach Military | None | 15 ft | |||
| Dockweiler Beach RV | 117 | 45 ft | |||
| Millard | 5 | 1,980 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): 4.3
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.