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Cambridge
Eden Index
Climate
7.1
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
4.2
•
Safeguard
4.9/10
Cambridge, Wisconsin has a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. The area receives about 32 inches of precipitation annually, including rain and snow. The town is situated along the Koshkonong Creek, which is a tributary of the Rock River. The creek is home to a variety of fish species and provides opportunities for fishing and kayaking. Additionally, the town has several parks and trails for outdoor recreation, including Lake Ripley Park and the Glacial Drumlin Trail. Lake Ripley is a popular spot for swimming, boating, and fishing, while the Glacial Drumlin Trail offers hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing opportunities.
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): 7.1
Cambridge receives approximately
889mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
9°C.
Cambridge has a plant hardyness factor of
5, 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
Rock
Area Rivers
Rock
Snowpack Depths
Rock
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Rock
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shields RV Military - Gulfport NCB | None | 26 ft | |||
| Big Biloxi Rec Area | 31 | 50 ft | |||
| Moodys Landing | 7 | 135 ft | |||
| Keesler AFB Military | 52 | 22 ft | |||
| Airey Lake | None | 170 ft | |||
| Flint Creek Waterpark | 156 | 246 ft | |||
| Fairley Bridge Landing | 6 | 88 ft | |||
| Gulf Marine State Park | None | 6 ft | |||
| Cypress Creek Landing | 17 | 103 ft | |||
| Janice Rec.Area | 7 | 116 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): 4.2
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.