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Canutillo
Eden Index
Climate
8.7
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
2.5
•
Safeguard
5.1/10
Canutillo is a small town located in West Texas, United States, with a semi-arid climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The town lies in the Rio Grande watershed and is home to several hydrology constituents, including the Canutillo and El Paso canals, which provide irrigation water to local farms. Canutillo offers several outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, biking, and camping at nearby Franklin Mountains State Park. The park has over 100 miles of trails and is home to a variety of desert wildlife, including bighorn sheep and coyotes. Additionally, the Rio Grande runs through the town, providing opportunities for fishing and kayaking.
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): 8.7
Canutillo receives approximately
215mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 50%
and air temperatures averaging around
18°C.
Canutillo has a plant hardyness factor of
8, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
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
Rio Grande-Caballo
Area Rivers
Rio Grande-Caballo
Snowpack Depths
Rio Grande-Caballo
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Rio Grande-Caballo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bliss RV Military | None | 3,978 ft | |||
| Aguirre Springs | 57 | 5,576 ft | |||
| Volunteer Park Travel Military | None | 4,308 ft | |||
| Franklin Mt. State Park - Tom Mays Unit | 15 | 6,425 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): 2.5
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.