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Caliente
Eden Index
Climate
9.3
•
Recreation
1.4
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.2/10
Caliente is a small town in Lincoln County, Nevada, with a population of just over 1,000 people. The town is characterized by a desert climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The area is known for being sparsely populated and offers a unique opportunity to experience the desert landscape. The hydrology of the area is marked by the dry Mojave Desert that surrounds the town. Tourists can explore the beautiful scenery by hiking, mountain biking or rock climbing. The Caliente Railroad Depot Museum offers an insight into the history of the area, while the Kershaw-Ryan State Park is a popular destination for camping and picnicking. The town is also home to the Grover C. Dils Medical Center, which provides healthcare services to the local community.
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
Caliente receives approximately
401mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 60%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
Caliente 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
Lower Colorado-Lake Mead
Area Rivers
Lower Colorado-Lake Mead
Snowpack Depths
Lower Colorado-Lake Mead
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Colorado-Lake Mead
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 1.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Canyon Reservoir State Park | 33 | 5,341 ft | |||
| Pioche City Park | 10 | 5,931 ft | |||
| Kershaw - Ryan State Park | 15 | 4,451 ft | |||
| Cathedral Gorge State Park | 22 | 4,822 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.