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Cana
Eden Index
Climate
8.0
•
Recreation
4.0
•
Community
0.6
•
Safeguard
4.8/10
Cana, Virginia is a small community located in Carroll County, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The hydrology constituents of the area include the Dan River, which provides ample opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The nearby Blue Ridge Parkway offers scenic drives, hiking, and camping opportunities. Other outdoor recreation activities in the area include golfing, horseback riding, and visiting local wineries. Cana is also home to the annual Carroll County Agricultural Fair, which showcases local agriculture, crafts, and entertainment. Overall, Cana offers a beautiful natural setting for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and 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): 8.0
Cana receives approximately
1249mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Cana 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
Upper Pee Dee
Area Rivers
Upper Pee Dee
Snowpack Depths
Upper Pee Dee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Pee Dee
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.0
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indian Mills - Bluestone WMA | 15 | 1,492 ft | |||
Cedar Branch - Bluestone WMA | 45 | 1,619 ft | |||
Mouth of Indian Creek - Bluestone WMA | 100 | 1,456 ft | |||
Shanklins Ferry - Bluestone WMA | 80 | 1,514 ft | |||
Pilot Mountain State Park | None | 1,267 ft | |||
Walnut Flats | 10 | 2,446 ft | |||
White Rocks | 69 | 2,993 ft | |||
Bertha - Bluestone WMA | 55 | 1,484 ft | |||
Gentrys Landing | 80 | 1,527 ft | |||
Keatley - Bluestone WMA | 15 | 1,557 ft | |||
Claytor Lake State Park | None | 1,935 ft | |||
Gatewood Park | 42 | 2,184 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): 0.6
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.