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Calpine
Eden Index
Climate
8.8
•
Recreation
7.1
•
Community
•
Safeguard
6.0/10
Calpine, California is a small town located in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The climate is typical of the region with cold winters and warm summers. The area is known for its abundant hydrology constituents with several rivers and creeks flowing through the town including the Feather River and Little Grass Valley Reservoir. These water sources provide opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. The surrounding forests offer hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. The town is also home to the Calpine fire lookout, a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Overall, Calpine offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities for visitors to enjoy.
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): 8.8
Calpine receives approximately
605mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 63%
and air temperatures averaging around
9°C.
Calpine has a plant hardyness factor of
6, 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
Lower Sacramento
Area Rivers
Lower Sacramento
Snowpack Depths
Lower Sacramento
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Sacramento
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Lake | 20 | 6,957 ft | |||
| Lower Little Truckee | 15 | 6,141 ft | |||
| Crocker . | 10 | 5,753 ft | |||
| Sierra | 16 | 5,710 ft | |||
| Sterling lake- dispersed | None | 7,036 ft | |||
| Conklin Park Family . | 9 | 5,935 ft | |||
| Upper Little Truckee | 26 | 6,187 ft | |||
| Carr Lake | 12 | 6,668 ft | |||
| Donner Memorial State Park | 54 | 5,951 ft | |||
| Pass Creek | 30 | 6,137 ft | |||
| Chapman Creek | 27 | 5,893 ft | |||
| Yuba Pass | 20 | 6,715 ft | |||
| Lightning Tree . | 40 | 5,832 ft | |||
| Grasshopper Flat . | 70 | 5,795 ft | |||
| Snag Lake | 14 | 6,631 ft | |||
| Wild Plum | 49 | 4,485 ft | |||
| Fir Top | 12 | 6,078 ft | |||
| Lindsey Lake | 10 | 6,271 ft | |||
| Little Lasier Meadow | 12 | 6,484 ft | |||
| Lake Spaulding | 25 | 5,048 ft | |||
| Grouse Ridge | 9 | 7,410 ft | |||
| Berger Creek | 9 | 5,935 ft | |||
| Findley | 15 | 6,178 ft | |||
| Woodchuck | 8 | 6,256 ft | |||
| Sterling Lake | 8 | 7,023 ft | |||
| Cold Creek | 11 | 5,702 ft | |||
| East Meadow | 46 | 6,130 ft | |||
| Donner Summit Area - Lake Spaulding | 25 | 5,045 ft | |||
| Hampshire Rocks | 30 | 5,921 ft | |||
| Salmon Creek | 32 | 5,784 ft | |||
| Diablo | 18 | 5,880 ft | |||
| Woodcamp | 20 | 6,140 ft | |||
| McMurray | None | 5,880 ft | |||
| Sardine | 27 | 5,732 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.