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Cantril
Eden Index
Climate
8.1
•
Recreation
2.9
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.2/10
Cantril is a small town located in southern Iowa with a humid continental climate. Summers are warm and humid, with occasional thunderstorms, while winters are cold and snowy. The town is situated near three major rivers, including the Des Moines River, which provides ample opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. The region is also home to several state parks, offering hiking, camping, and wildlife watching opportunities. Cantril is known for its rich agricultural heritage and produces a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and wheat. The area is also known for its historic covered bridges, which attract visitors from around the world.
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): 8.1
Cantril receives approximately
979mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
Cantril 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
Upper Mississippi-Salt
Area Rivers
Upper Mississippi-Salt
Snowpack Depths
Upper Mississippi-Salt
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Mississippi-Salt
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Beach | None | 243 ft | |||
| Jordan - Norfolk Lake | None | 683 ft | |||
| Little Rock AFB Military | None | 352 ft | |||
| Gunner Pool | 40 | 492 ft | |||
| Blanchard Springs | 254 | 638 ft | |||
| Barkshed | 6 | 559 ft | |||
| Woods Point - Norfolk Lake | 11 | 548 ft | |||
| Downtown Riverside RV Park | 69 | 250 ft | |||
| Georges Cove - Norfolk Lake | None | 633 ft | |||
| Quarry Cove - Norfolk Lake | None | 628 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.