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Cable
Eden Index
Climate
5.6
•
Recreation
5.9
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.3/10
Cable, Wisconsin is a small town situated in the northwestern part of the state. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The area is known for its numerous lakes and rivers, making it a popular destination for fishing and water sports. The hydrology constituents in the area include the Namakagon River and the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, and skiing in the forest, as well as snowmobiling and ice fishing during the winter months. Cable is also home to the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race, which draws thousands of participants each year. Overall, Cable offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for visitors to enjoy throughout the year.
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): 5.6
Cable receives approximately
848mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
5°C.
Cable has a plant hardyness factor of
4, 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
St. Croix
Area Rivers
St. Croix
Snowpack Depths
St. Croix
Reservoir Storage Capacity
St. Croix
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Field | None | 561 ft | |||
| Owls Bend - Powder Mill | None | 556 ft | |||
| Two Rivers - Ozark National Scenic River | None | 608 ft | |||
| Meramec State Park | None | 613 ft | |||
| Onondaga Cave State Park | None | 791 ft | |||
| Greer Crossing | 72 | 564 ft | |||
| Watercress | 114 | 523 ft | |||
| Big Spring - Ozark National Scenic River | 123 | 727 ft | |||
| Powder Mill - Ozark National Scenic River | 8 | 561 ft | |||
| Berryman | 19 | 1,009 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):
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.